About the opportunity

The Associate Director, AI Hub leads a highly technical development and support team for the implementation and delivery of AI projects across the University. Responsible for the full project life cycle, including developing the project organisation structure, workforce plans and project processes and resources required to support implementation.

Your key responsibilities will be:

strategy, planning, and implementation
leading the program and project management and delivery
overseeing complete technical delivery function
to develop and embed project governance and reporting framework to monitor implementation, progress and delivery of the project
managing project stakeholders and collaborating with project teams to ensure that project deliverables and milestones are achieved
providing effective leadership and people management of staff.

About you

substantial Robotic Process Automation development experience in one of the following tools: Blue Prism (preferred), Sema4.AI; In depth Process Automation product knowledge and best practices
knowledge and understanding of emerging disruptive technologies in fields such as Virtual and Augmented Reality, Artificial Intelligence, Brain Computer Interfaces, Big Data
demonstrated ability of development and delivery of automation and innovation programs
experience in people management, including managing staff performance and development
leading and managing virtual teams
experience working in the higher education sector.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks and declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Victoria Ford-Rogers, Recruitment Operations by email to v***@***********

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Applications Close

Tuesday 04 August 2026 11:59 PM

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