Chief Information Officer Full Time

Chief Information Officer – University of Melbourne

Lead digital transformation at one of the world’s leading universities.

The University of Melbourne is seeking an exceptional, forward-thinking leader to serve as its Chief Information Officer (CIO) — a rare opportunity to shape the digital transformation of Australia’s top-ranked university.

As CIO, you will be at the helm of innovation, strategy, and enterprise-wide technology leadership across a globally connected institution renowned for academic excellence, research impact, and societal contribution.

Reporting to the Vice President Administration & Finance and Chief Operating Officer, you will be a key member of the COO Executive Team, responsible for aligning technology strategy with the University’s ambitious goals under the Advancing Melbourne 2030 strategy.

You will lead a diverse and high-performing team across seven sub-portfolios, including Enterprise Technology, Research Computing Services, Academic Technology Services, Cyber Security, and Program Implementation. Your leadership will enable a future-ready digital culture, enhance the student and staff experience, and ensure operational excellence and financial sustainability.

This role requires a strategic and influential leader with deep expertise in digital transformation, enterprise systems, and IT governance. You will bring a proven track record of success in complex environments, exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, and a commitment to innovation, equity, and continuous improvement.

Key outcomes include:

• Delivering enterprise-wide digital strategy and transformation
• Enhancing approaches to cyber security, digital equity, AI, data-driven research, student experience, sustainability and data governance
• Driving service excellence and operational efficiency
• Empowering staff and students through inclusive digital solutions
• Managing a significant operating and capital budget (>$100m)

Essential Criteria:

• Exceptional interpersonal, strategic, and change leadership capabilities
• Demonstrated success in leading digital transformation and innovation
• Proven experience as CIO or equivalent in a complex organisation
• 10+ years of progressive IT leadership, including 5+ years in an executive role
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline; postgraduate or executive leadership qualifications highly desirable

Location: Parkville campus, Melbourne

Conditions: Working with Children Check, and availability for out-of-hours and interstate/international travel.

If this opportunity excites you, please contact Matthew Phillips at Korn Ferry via UOMCIO@kornferry.com.

Applications close Monday 17th November 2025.

Please submit a brief cover letter (1–2 pages) and your CV to UOMCIO@kornferry.com.

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Korn Ferry shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified candidates, and will refer candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.

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