Jobs at University of Wollongong

Leads the operation, maintenance, optimisation and future development of a cryo-electron microscopy facility. Provides advanced user training and technical support across sample preparation, data acquisition, image analysis and structure determination. Develops computational processing workflows, collaborates on structural biology research, manages facility access, supervises staff, and supports stakeholder engagement, reporting and scientific outputs.

Lead UOW’s enterprise analytics function by embedding data-driven decision-making, overseeing self-service analytics and data products, managing the enterprise data roadmap, and leading a multidisciplinary analytics team. Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, translate complex business needs into actionable insights, and strengthen data capability across the University. The role requires knowledge of advanced analytics, AI, machine learning, predictive modeling, data warehousing, visualization, and analysis tools.

Coordinates enterprise risk and compliance uplift initiatives, managing milestones, deliverables, reporting, governance documentation, stakeholder engagement, training, communications, and organisational change activities across the university.

Lead the University's cloud and infrastructure operations across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and on-premises platforms. Drive cloud-first transformation, service reliability, security, scalability, cost optimization, disaster recovery, automation, and operational governance. Lead and develop technical teams, manage performance metrics, and engage stakeholders to align technology services with organizational outcomes.

Lead enterprise architecture across business, data, applications, integration, and infrastructure. Develop technology strategies, architecture roadmaps, standards, and governance to align investments with University priorities. Guide secure, scalable, and sustainable enterprise technology decisions while partnering with senior stakeholders, architects, project teams, and business leaders. The role requires expertise across ERP, CRM, cloud, identity, integration, data, security, and complex enterprise systems portfolios.

Own the strategy, continuous improvement, and operational performance of UOW’s corporate platforms, including Oracle ERP, Payroll, and Microsoft 365. Translate business priorities into product roadmaps, manage backlogs, define requirements and user stories, and deliver platform enhancements across corporate functions. Engage stakeholders, support Agile or hybrid delivery, and oversee governance, compliance, risk, change control, and long-term platform sustainability.

Provides enterprise security architecture leadership across cyber uplift, identity and access management, cloud transformation, and technology programs. Designs secure, resilient enterprise and cloud solutions; establishes security principles; leads architecture reviews; and advises senior stakeholders on technology decisions. The role covers IAM, PAM, Zero Trust, security governance, enterprise applications, APIs, data platforms, SIEM, EDR/XDR, vulnerability management, and security monitoring.

Leads technical strategy, architecture, and solution design for enterprise AI and automation initiatives. Designs secure, scalable generative AI solutions; evaluates AI tools, models, agents, and automation technologies; and ensures alignment with governance, privacy, security, and responsible AI standards. Partners with architecture, data, information security, technology, and business teams while coaching technical staff and translating complex AI concepts into practical outcomes.

Coordinates and produces internal communications across intranets, newsletters, email, and digital platforms. Supports Vice-Chancellor events and staff engagement activities, manages communications calendars and content schedules, and creates accurate, accessible, on-brand materials and presentations. The role requires strong writing, editing, content production, stakeholder engagement, organization, and deadline-management skills.

Provides executive support to the Chief Marketing Officer, managing competing priorities, coordinating meetings, events, and executive activities, and delivering confidential communications and administrative assistance. The role requires strong organization, discretion, stakeholder relationship management, adaptability, and advanced Microsoft Office skills while supporting the smooth operation of the Brand & Marketing Division.

Leads UOW’s Marketing Partners team, advising senior stakeholders and shaping marketing demand, planning, briefs, and prioritization. Ensures marketing initiatives align with strategic objectives and organizational capacity. Provides expert marketing guidance, develops high-performing teams, and contributes to divisional governance, planning, and continuous improvement.

Leads UOW’s in-house creative production studio, overseeing designers and content specialists delivering brand, campaign, recruitment, and multimedia content across digital, social, video, print, and experiential channels. Responsibilities include ensuring creative quality and brand consistency, managing workflows, resources, budgets, suppliers, and production partners, and developing high-performing teams in a collaborative, high-volume environment.

Leads UOW’s digital experience function, including marketing websites, digital platforms, marketing technology, analytics, personalization, and social media. The role develops digital strategy, governance, accessibility and search optimization practices, manages multi-channel engagement, and drives continuous performance improvement. It also leads a specialist team, develops digital capability, and partners across the university’s squad-based delivery model to provide user-centred, accessible digital experiences aligned with strategic objectives.

Leads the University's integrated Legal Services, Policy and Information Compliance portfolio. Provides strategic legal, governance, regulatory and institutional advice to executives and governing bodies; oversees policy governance, privacy, records management and compliance; leads a multidisciplinary team of 17; and drives continuous improvement, collaboration, accountability and service excellence across a complex university environment.

Oversee and administer university sports competitions, ensuring games run safely, fairly, smoothly, and on time. Prepare competition areas, coordinate referees and officials, support players and team managers, handle fixture changes and minor issues, record results, and complete incident reports. The role also assists with officiating, registrations, eligibility checks, sports programs, events, and participant communications.

Supports the University’s risk and compliance uplift program by implementing and migrating controls into the Protecht GRC platform. Responsibilities include control review, validation and mapping, testing and user acceptance coordination, process improvement, stakeholder engagement, and development of training and guidance materials. The role requires experience with GRC systems, controls management, risk or compliance practices, system implementation, data migration, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Coordinates governance meetings and provides secretariat, administrative, and executive support to University Council, committees, and the Executive Board. Maintains governance records, prepares agendas, reports, minutes, and briefing papers, advises on governance protocols and policies, and manages sensitive information. The role requires strong organization, stakeholder management, written communication, discretion, attention to detail, and continuous process improvement in a senior university governance environment.

Lead the 16-month Identity and Access Management program, coordinating multiple interconnected cybersecurity and technology projects. Responsibilities include program planning, scheduling, governance, risk management, stakeholder engagement, vendor management, contract negotiations, budget oversight, and delivery coordination across the University and external partners. The role will modernize access to systems and information while improving security, compliance, and user experience.

Provides project administration and laboratory support for Project Air, a mental health research and training initiative. Responsibilities include coordinating project activities, managing digital platforms and online resources, maintaining information-sharing systems, supporting research and training programs, and assisting with project outcomes. The role requires strong organisation, communication, stakeholder engagement, confidentiality, adaptability, and an understanding of mental health and lived experience.

Academic Teachers deliver classes according to approved syllabi, prepare lessons and learning materials, assess and mark student work, maintain academic records, provide feedback and guidance, refer students to support services, collaborate with academic staff, and participate in moderation, quality assurance, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance activities.