Director – Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Program

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.

Griffith was created to be a different type of university. As the Director- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Program, you’ll join a values‑led organisation committed to academic excellence, innovation and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Griffith University is embarking on one of the most significant ERP transformations in the Australian higher education sector. This once-in-a-generation program will modernise our Finance, HR, Payroll and Student ecosystems, enabling a smarter, simpler and more future‑ready university.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the digital and operational foundations of a globally recognised university and deliver long‑term impact across our people, students and communities.

Why? Because Griffith brings together exceptional minds from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging in the pursuit of excellence, impact and enduring value.

Job Description As the Director- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Program, you will lead a landmark, multi‑year, enterprise‑wide transformation that will shape Griffith’s digital, operational and cultural future for decades to come.

Reporting to the Chief Digital Officer, you will provide strategic direction, governance leadership and delivery oversight for Griffith’s ERP modernisation program. You will work in close partnership with executive and academic leaders to drive alignment, ensure disciplined delivery and embed sustainable transformation outcomes.

Here’s how you’ll make it matter:

Set and steward the strategic direction, roadmap and delivery approach for Griffith’s ERP transformation across Finance, HR, Payroll and Student systems.

Lead enterprise governance, executive engagement and decision‑making to ensure alignment, transparency and disciplined prioritisation across the program.

Oversee end‑to‑end program delivery including risk, budget, assurance, business continuity and high‑value vendor and system integrator partnerships.

Drive University‑wide business transformation, redesigning end‑to‑end processes and operating models to reduce complexity, eliminate technical debt and embed lean and continuous improvement.

Strengthen Griffith’s data maturity, governance and reporting capability to enable evidence‑based decision making and regulatory compliance.

Lead organisational change, capability uplift and sustained user adoption, ensuring the transformation delivers measurable value and long‑term benefits.

Establish robust benefits realisation frameworks and performance metrics to demonstrate impact across efficiency, compliance, user experience and service delivery.

Build and lead a high‑performing, multidisciplinary program team and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and innovation.

About you What matters most is your ability to lead complex transformation that delivers enduring value.

Through Griffith’s principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you bring the credibility, judgement and leadership presence required to guide an enterprise‑wide program of significant scale and complexity.

You will also have:

Extensive senior executive experience delivering large‑scale ERP or enterprise digital transformation programs in complex organisations.

Demonstrated expertise with major ERP platforms such as Oracle, SAP, Workday or Microsoft Dynamics.

Deep expertise in program governance, enterprise architecture, integration, data and change leadership.

Proven success managing large system integrators, vendors and complex delivery ecosystems.

Exceptional executive and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence at the highest levels.

Strong understanding of business continuity, risk and assurance in large‑scale transformation environments.

Postgraduate qualifications and higher education sector experience (highly regarded).

What we can offer This is a 5 year fixed term, full time position primarily based at Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan) campus. As Griffith is a multi‑site University you may be required to work across other locations.

Griffith University’s sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range The salary will be negotiated at a competitive level, comparable with the scale and significance of the role, plus 17 percent superannuation.

Additional Information As a values‑led organisation, Griffith University has cultivated a dynamic, inclusive and purpose‑driven culture.

You will enjoy:

Enterprise‑wide influence

across all major corporate and student functions

Significant strategic impact

on Griffith’s digital and operational future

Strong executive sponsorship

and a clear mandate for change

A greenfield opportunity

to design future‑state processes, technology and operating models

A multi‑year program

backed by a robust business case and sector‑leading ambition

If you are energised by complexity, inspired by transformation and motivated by the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy, we would love to hear from you.

How to apply At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender‑based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero‑tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the above and the position description).

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal history check.

For application support, please contact Talent Acquisition Partner, Jake Barwick on j.barwick@griffith.edu.au and quote reference number REF9631Q.

Closing date:

Midnight, Thursday 5 March 2026. All applications must be submitted online.

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