- Reference number: 26630
- Term: Ongoing, full-time basis
- Remuneration: $172,761 to $193,229 pa (HEW10) (inclusive of $145,985 to $163,281 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
- Location: Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)
- Open to: Current staff members of QUT who have ongoing full-time work rights in Australia. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people who are not QUT staff are also eligible and encouraged to apply.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking a Manager, Emerging Technology to join Digital Business Solutions, Administrative Division.
The Manager, Emerging Technology provides strategic leadership for QUT’s emerging technology and AI capability, supporting the responsible adoption and scaling of AI, XR and related digital innovation across learning, teaching, research and professional services. Working across faculties, divisions and central service areas, the role brings together strategy, governance, capability uplift and practical delivery support to enable safe, coordinated and high-value innovation. The role oversees an integrated service capability spanning AI and emerging technology advisory; use case shaping and feasibility advice; solution architecture and reusable implementation patterns; prototype, automation and production support; adoption and capability uplift; and contemporary media, XR and immersive experience support. This includes guiding risk-aware implementation options, supporting movement from proof-of-concept to organisational deployment, and ensuring services are aligned with institutional priorities, approved platforms and operational readiness expectations.
We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.
About us
QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.
Digital Business Solutions (DBS) provides support for staff and students across a range of information and technology services. DBS uses technology to create value for our students and customers through the portfolios of Learning and Teaching, Research and Innovation, and Professional Services.
DBS embraces digital transformation as being fundamental to the delivery on the QUT Digital Strategy to enabling QUT’s aspirations outlined in the QUT Connections Strategy..
What you need to succeed
- Education, training and/or experience equivalent to postgraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g. information technology, digital transformation, business or related field) and extensive relevant experience and demonstrated leadership in AI, digital or emerging technology environments.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technology-enabled initiatives that align AI, media and emerging technology capability with organisational strategy.
- Proven understanding of AI and emerging technologies and their application at scale, with the ability to identify high-value use cases, guide adoption and enables innovation and responsible use.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships, influence senior stakeholders and work effectively across business, academic and technical domains.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage an agile and innovative team culture that collaborates effectively across DBS and with the wider QUT stakeholder group.
- Demonstrated ability to lead architecture, technical and media delivery functions, ensuring solutions are aligned with enterprise standards and delivered effectively through multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and Indigenous Australian engagement.
Life at QUT
We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:
- A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions.
- Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation and leave loading of 17.5%.
- Generous parental leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super).
- Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance.
- Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks.
- Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms.
- Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
- Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.
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Belong at QUT
We are guided by our values of Ambition, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Academic Freedom and our QUT Connections in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers.
As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a rewarding career at QUT.
We believe that diversity is our strength and are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse cultures, ages, linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities, and those who are living with disabilities to apply for positions at QUT.
At QUT, diversity is not just embraced—it's celebrated. See our commitment
How to Apply
Discover the possibilities that await with a career at QUT. If you're ready to embark on a journey of innovation and opportunity, we're excited to meet you.
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Job opens: 05-Nov-2026
Applications Close: 19-Nov-2026 at 11.30pm
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