DIRECTOR, RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

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DIRECTOR, RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

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About the organisation

auDA is Australia’s country code Top Level Domain (ccTLD) administrator and self-regulatory policy body, which oversees the operation and management framework of the .au domain of the internet. auDA is a community-based not-for-profit public company limited by guarantee, which is endorsed by the Australian Government and has an agreement with the global Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers to manage the .au ccTLD. auDA’s role is to provide a safe, secure and operational namespace for more than 20 million Australian internet users. Under the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (Cth), auDA has been declared as the entity that is critical to the administration of the Australian Domain Name System.

About the role

The Director, Research & Development is a newly created position reporting to the Chief Executive Officer. This role will lead auDA’s research and development program, and coordinate the delivery of auDA’s ‘Innovation’ strategic objective to utilise new technologies and approaches to ensure the financial sustainability of auDA as a self-funded not-for-profit organisation, and to improve the utility of .au. The appointee will explore and develop solutions such as an online identity service linked to .au domain names, privacy protections for registrants, the use of AI to augment domain integrity, and internal productivity enhancement tools and new ways of working. The role oversees the grant programs designed to advance new knowledge and support digital inclusion, and will invest in building strategic partnerships with research institutions and industry partners, engaging with global peers.

About you

A highly effective leader in research management and commercially viable product development, including leadership in digital R&D. Your experience has ideally been gained in innovation-centered or platform-based companies such as technology-enabled utilities, SaaS, fintech, software product development, internet infrastructure or similar organisations. You are technically fluent in DNS architecture and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing. You use data‑driven analysis to translate research findings into practical solutions. Possessing exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, you effectively articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and navigate multi‑stakeholder environments. A champion of innovation and a cross‑organisational collaborator, you have contributed significantly to building culture and enthusiasm for new ways of working.

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David Pleydell

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david.pleydell@shk.com.au , quoting reference

3485237 . Direct and third‑party applications will be forwarded to SHK.

Seniority level Executive

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Management, Research, and Other

Industries Government Administration, IT Services and IT Consulting

Location Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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