Associate Director, Artificial Intelligence

Swinburne University is at the forefront of innovation and excellence in education and research. We are committed to harnessing the power of data and technology to enhance academic and operational outcomes. Join us in our mission to drive transformative change through advanced analytics and artificial intelligence.

Key Responsibilities:

- Strategic Leadership: Operate the AI and analytics teams as a small business, engaging with senior university staff to identify and develop high-impact use cases.
- Innovation and Implementation: Leverage AI and advanced analytics to bring use cases to life, delivering actionable insights that enhance academic and operational excellence.
- Commercial Focus: Ensure AI and analytics initiatives provide significant returns on investment for the university by developing robust frameworks for evaluating and prioritizing projects.
- Project Management: Oversee the delivery of data science models and AI solutions, demonstrating the tangible benefits of these technologies and fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Team Development: Build and manage highly skilled teams, developing necessary AI and analytics architectures, and ensuring the end-to-end delivery of projects.
- Change Management: Gather business requirements, manage change effectively, and ensure that AI and analytics solutions are scalable, robust, and aligned with the university's strategic goals.

At Swinburne University, you will have the opportunity to lead transformative initiatives that shape the future of education and research. You will work in a collaborative environment that values innovation, diversity, and continuous improvement. Join us in making a significant impact through the power of AI and advanced analytics.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and drive innovation at Swinburne University, we invite you to apply.

**About You**
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

- Extensive experience in AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics, with a strong track record of delivering successful projects from conception to deployment.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement AI and analytics initiatives that deliver significant returns on investment for the university.
- Proven experience in building and managing high performing AI and analytics teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
- Strong project management skills, with experience in coordinating and tracking resource planning for AI and analytics projects.
- Commitment to staying current with the latest trends and advancements in AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics.

**Qualifications**
- Postgraduate qualifications Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Professional certifications in AI, data science, or related areas are highly desirable.

**About Swinburne University of Technology**
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university - one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

- Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
- Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
- Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
- Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

**To Apply**
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**Applications Close: Tuesday 8th October 2024 at 5pm.**

Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.

**Equity and Diversity**
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. For further information on all our initiatives visit our Equity & Diversity website.

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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