Critical role within a high performing school

Exciting opportunity to lead a digital transformation

Executive Team member

Competitive salary package $220-35k and benefits including 6 weeks annual leave

Salary packaging available

The Role

Korowa Anglican Girls’ School seeks to appoint a highly experienced leader as our Chief Information and Data Officer. The position will work collaboratively to refine and implement a new IT and data strategy. This is a rare opportunity to join the Executive Team at one of Melbourne’s leading independent schools and make a meaningful impact on the lives of students and staff.

As CIO, you will report directly to the Principal, be a member of a dynamic executive team, work with the School Council and provide leadership across all IT functions (including ICT, data and insights, AV, database management and your will support e-learning solutions).

You will lead the design and implementation of IT strategies that align with the school’s strategic direction, enhance operational efficiency, and improve digital experiences for students, staff, and the broader school community.

Possessing exceptional interpersonal skills and capability to lead the journey and optimise the School’s IT systems, processes and enterprise architecture to enable effective outcomes within budget.

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of success in leading IT transformation in a complex organisational environment with the capability to develop team members and engage with stakeholders to achieve outcomes in a phased approach.

We require a minimum of 5 years executive-level experience as a CIO or equivalent with experience in a school environment.

Post graduate qualifications in Information Technology or a related field are required with strong expertise in cybersecurity, cloud systems, data governance, and ITIL-aligned service management.

Experience working effectively with Boards, School Councils, or similar governance bodies and the ability to develop strategy, budgets and business cases is essential.

The appointee will have exceptional interpersonal and leadership capability, combining high emotional intelligence with a willingness to learn, challenge the status quo respectfully and successfully manage outcomes and programs of work.

The Organisation

A leader in girls’ education since 1890, Korowa is renowned for its academic excellence welcoming 3- and 4-year-old girls and boys in the Early Learning Centre, and then specialising in an all-girls’ environment from Prep to Year 12.

As an employer of choice in education, Korowa provides employees with a supportive, collaborative learning environment with quality facilities and opportunities for professional development. Our enviable academic reputation attracts outstanding, passionate staff members across all disciplines, with teaching and administrative staff working together in an effective partnership.

We are a child safe employer and are committed to the welfare of children and their protection. All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with the School’s Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct. Applicants will be required to undergo police and background checks in accordance with this policy.

For more information on the school visit: korowa.vic.edu.au

For more information regarding the details of this role please view our candidate information pack.

Applications close: 30 May 2025

To apply - address your cover letter and resume to Sue Black, Director of People and Culture