Job no: 571775
Work type: Full-time
Location: Flexible

Categories: Management, Information Technology

• Based at either our Geelong Waterfront or Melbourne Burwood campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and fixed term for 5 years
• Competitive salary and benefits including 17% Superannuation

The Associate Director, Network & AV is recognised as a principal specialist in networks and AV and leads and motivates a team of professionals to collaborate and deliver outstanding advice and services to our customers.
The role leads the enhancement of practices and methodology in networks and AV and recommends solutions to more complex university-wide issues in the design, implementation, management, and support of the university’s networking infrastructure and audio-visual technologies.

As the Associate Director, Network & AV you will:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of skilled professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment. Provide guidance and support to team members in delivering strategic initiatives, ensuring their growth and development.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives that align with Deakin’s goals and future needs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify formulate and execute long-term strategies for the university’s networking and AV technologies. Develop technology roadmaps for network and AV infrastructure and ensure that network and AV systems are aligned with the university’s overall strategic objectives.
• Partner with key stakeholders and oversee the design, installation, and maintenance of robust, secure, and high-performing network systems. Ensure reliable network connectivity across all university campuses and buildings and implement and manage network security protocols.
• Collaborate closely with various stakeholders and across the University to understand their network and AV needs and ensure network infrastructure and AV technologies support university requirements.