Capability Lead
Job No.: 696510
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Fixed Term until February 2027
Remuneration: $145,062 - $153,976 pa HEW Level 09 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to step into a leadership role and make a meaningful impact through a secondment as Capability Lead – Campus Enablement, ESD. Reporting to the Delivery and Engagement Lead, you'll play a key role in supporting and delivering the ICT needs for the University's Building and Property Division by leading high-profile programs, developing organisational capability, and driving the adoption of modern technology practices.
You'll have the opportunity to lead a talented team, collaborate with stakeholders across B&P and the University, and influence the delivery of innovative technology solutions that support operational and strategic priorities. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading change, building strong partnerships, and developing people while delivering outcomes in a complex and evolving environment. If you're looking to broaden your leadership experience and contribute to initiatives with lasting organisational impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Selection Criteria
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Demonstrated leadership experience delivering complex IT programs, projects and technology services in a large or complex environment.
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Proven ability to lead, coach and develop high-performing technical teams.
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Strong strategic thinking with the ability to align technology initiatives to organisational priorities.
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Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills, with experience building trusted partnerships across diverse groups.
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Experience leading change, driving continuous improvement and fostering a culture of innovation.
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Strong program and project management capability, including governance, planning, budgeting and resource management.
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Relevant postgraduate qualification and/or equivalent senior-level experience in technology, project management or a related discipline, with Agile and/or IT service management experience desirable.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.
In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Learn more about Monash.
Today, we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here.
Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Jane Pitt, Delivery & Engagement Manager, jane.pitt@monash.edu
Position Description: Capability Lead
Applications Close: Friday 31st July 2026 11:55pm AEST
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