"Operational Product Owner"

Role type:

Full-time; Continuing

Department:

Academic Technology

Salary:

UOM 9 - $146,049 - $151,951 p.a. plus 17% super

• Drive strategic direction across diverse systems / Collaborate with key stakeholders / Shape innovative solutions for university success
• Apply now to lead strategic initiatives and maximise platform value, transforming university systems for impactful change
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities

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Your next career opportunity

As an Operational Product Owner, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of student and learning systems across the University. You'll engage with key stakeholders to understand their needs, translate these into opportunities, and facilitate prioritisation to maximise the value delivered by development teams. This role offers you the chance to drive enhancements, support feature development, and ensure high standards in delivery, all while collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Build and Maintain Stakeholder Relationships: Engage with business stakeholders to capture needs and define outcomes for development opportunities
• Facilitate Prioritisation and Delivery: Continuously prioritise team backlogs to ensure focus on valuable work aligned with strategic goals
• Drive Product Roadmap and Growth: Contribute to defining product roadmaps and growth opportunities, aligning with university strategy and market insights
• Communicate and Evaluate Features: Present features to stakeholders, using feedback to enhance delivery and ensure high standards

You may be a great fit if:

You are an experienced Product Owner with a proven track record in complex organisations, showcasing your ability to drive strategic initiatives, manage diverse stakeholder groups, and lead teams in delivering impactful solutions across multiple systems.

You may also:

• Have outstanding communication and presentation skills, adept at managing diverse stakeholder groups
• Demonstrate leadership in Agile environments, fostering continuous delivery of value
• Be skilled in innovative, customer-centric product design and development
• Exhibit confidence and passion, thriving in dynamic environments and driving strategic change

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!

We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – Academic Technology

Within the Chief Information Officer Group, Academic Technology encompasses the Student and Learning and Research Domains. Academic Technology develops and strategically manages the information technology needs of academics and students across the University by providing project delivery, uplift, management and support for core and enterprise teaching, learning and research systems

Join Us and unlock your career potential!

If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

Learn more about the application process, including tips and FAQs.

Applications close: Tuesday 17th March 2026 at 11:55 PM; AEDT.

Position Description:

JR-009144 - Operational Product Owner - PD.docx
JR-009144 - Operational Product Owner - PD.pdf