Associate Director, Cloud Systems & Services

• Based at either our Melbourne Burwood or Geelong Waterfront Campus with hybrid work available
• Full-time and fixed-term for 5 years
• Competitive remuneration including 17% superannuation

Are you ready to shape the future of cloud infrastructure at one of Australia’s leading universities?

At Deakin, we’re not just embracing the cloud - we’re using it to transform how we teach, learn and work. We’re looking for a strategic and forward-thinking Associate Director, Cloud Systems & Services to lead our cloud evolution and deliver seamless, secure and scalable solutions that truly make a difference

Why work with us?

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job - we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne and regional Victoria, you’ll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow - whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.

Your impact starts here

As our new Associate Director, you'll be the driving force behind Deakin’s hybrid cloud ecosystem. You will lead a team of passionate professionals, collaborate across the university and take the reins on strategic multi-cloud initiatives - all while ensuring our infrastructure supports innovation, customer experience and long-term growth.

This is more than just a tech leadership role - it’s your chance to help shape the digital backbone of a world-class university.

What you'll be doing

• Lead and inspire a high-performing team, nurturing talent and building a collaborative, future-ready culture
• Design and deliver a robust multi-cloud strategy that aligns with Deakin’s strategic priorities
• Drive transformation through the migration of key systems to the cloud, balancing performance, security and scalability
• Collaborate widely, working closely with stakeholders to ensure our multi-cloud services are flexible, integrated and meet diverse needs
• Champion innovation by staying across emerging technologies and bringing new ideas into action
• Own the cloud experience - ensuring high availability, performance and compliance across our multi-cloud environments

About you

You’re a strategic thinker and inspiring leader who thrives in complexity and loves solving problems. You know how to turn vision into action and bring people with you on the journey.

You bring:

• Deep technical expertise in cloud platforms, architecture and security
• Experience leading enterprise-wide cloud strategies and migrations
• A collaborative, customer-focused mindset with strong stakeholder engagement skills
• A passion for innovation and continuous improvement
• Experience in higher education or similarly complex, service-driven environments

To apply:

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Damien De Paoli - Director, Digital Infrastructure & Cloud Services via [email protected]

Applications for this position close 11.55pm on Sunday, 24 August 2025

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.