"Associate Director, AI Technology & Delivery - 14273"

Job Info

• Job Identification
• 14273
• Job Category
• Engagement
• Posting Date
• 08/13/2024, 02:11 PM
• Locations
•  Footscray Park
• Apply Before
• 09/01/2024, 09:59 PM
• Job Schedule
• Full time

Job Description

Victoria University (VU) is seeking a visionary and inclusive leader who will be committed to promoting and positioning VU as a student-centric, service-led university.

• Exciting new opportunity to lead VU’s AI vision and strategy
• Highly attractive remuneration package and generous leave provisions
• Located at our Footscray Park Campus 

 About Victoria University:

Victoria University has a bold and ambitious new vision and a seven-year strategic plan characterised by five strategic drivers. VU has innovated a new pedagogic and curriculum approach: the VU Block Model. This, along with the VU First Year College, have been among the most significant learning and teaching developments in the Australian tertiary education sector over the past decade.

VU TAFE is renowned for digital innovation in its delivery, evident through the Sunshine Skills Hub and is a highly valued industry collaborator.

Victoria University is one of the top ten sports science universities in the world with more recent, yet equally profound, achievements in health sciences, immunology, green engineering, the circular economy, and Indigenous history.

The Opportunity: 

Working within a collaborative leadership team and across the University a challenging new opportunity is available for an Associate Director, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology & Delivery to join the Digital and Campus Services Group, working closely with the Chief Digital Officer and Executive Director, Campus Services to shape VU’s AI vision and strategy. 

In this role, you will be at the forefront of leading AI and automation solutions through establishing VU’s first AI virtual accelerator working in partnership with university stakeholders to deliver real business benefits. 

As VU’s AI subject matter expert and leadership advisor, you will champion all things AI whilst ensuring consideration and adherence to ethics, regulations, policies and promotion of responsible AI practices in all aspects of activities.

You will also play a critical role in the exploration and fostering of strategic partnership opportunities, leveraging industry knowledge and solutions to advance VU’s existing capabilities and drive innovation.

A full list of the responsibilities or duties can be found in the Position Description. 

About You:

We are seeking a dynamic Information Technology leader who is passionate about AI (deep understanding of AI technologies, trends and regulatory landscape) and its applications in a large complex organisation such as VU. 

A proven track record in managing and delivering customer focused initiatives and strong relationship building skills including the ability to influence at senior level is essential to success in this role. 

Conditions & Benefits:

This full-time position will be offered on a 3-year fixed term contract basis. An attractive remuneration package is on offer, including an employer superannuation contribution of up to 17%.

VU strives to create a family friendly, diverse and inclusive workplace where all staff can succeed. VU offers a range of benefits and leave that aim to enhance and support you’re your work and personal life.

For further information on our employee benefits, flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging please visit https://www.vu.edu.au/staff/benefits-services-for-staff

How To Apply:

To view a copy of the position description please click here: 

Your application must include:

• A cover letter which includes response to the following questions:
• Your CV 
• What do you see are the unique Artificial Intelligence challenges universities face compared to other sectors?
• If you were designing a new AI delivery model, what would you see as the key foundations to it?
• How would you drive a successful partnership model with internal stakeholders that considers the right balance of external partnership/s to achieve business value?

Note: Applications which do not address the selection questions will NOT be considered.

Applications Close: at 11:59pm on Sunday 1st September 2024 

Who do you Contact? 

For specific queries related to the role, please contact Maria Nguyen by email at maria.nguyen@vu.edu.au 

Our Commitment to Protecting Country:

Victoria University honours its foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. Our Council must lead our direction and commitment to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share.

Victoria University is committed to inclusion, equity and diversity. VU encourages applications from women, gender diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from under-represented backgrounds in this field.