Reference: 1641620
About the Role:
We’re looking for an experienced
Digital Identity Lead, to shape and drive Curtin’s digital identity strategy, strengthening our identity resilience and enabling secure, seamless access for everyone who connects to the University.
This is a key leadership role, for someone who has successfully matured identity programs at scale. You will help translate strategy into practical, future-focused solutions while leading a skilled technical team to deliver modern identity and access management capabilities that strengthen security and provide seamless access for staff, students and external users.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead the delivery, operation and improvement of the University’s Digital Identity platform for staff, students and external users.
- Manage technical and outsourced resources to ensure high-quality and timely outcomes.
- Provide technical leadership for enterprise IAM initiatives, modernisation programs and continuous platform improvement.
- Partner with Cyber Security, Enterprise Architecture, Infrastructure and application teams to deliver secure identity services across cloud and on-premises environments.
- Ensure Digital Identity platforms remain secure, highly available, scalable and aligned with enterprise architecture and cyber security strategies.
- Foster team cohesion, motivation and professional development in a cross functional environment.
Who we are looking for (Selection Criteria):
- Relevant qualifications and extensive experience delivering enterprise digital identity strategies, architecture and operational services.
- Strong knowledge of modern Digital Identity concepts including Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), lifecycle management, Privileged Access Management (PAM), adaptive authentication principles. Experience implementing or supporting Digital identity platforms.
- Strong organisational and project management capabilities.
- Ability to build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with business and technical stakeholders at all levels.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
- Proven ability to influence outcomes.
- Willing to navigate change and build alignment across the team and priorities.
Desirable:
- Experience implementing Identity Governance or Privileged Access Management solutions.
- Experience with cloud identity platforms and hybrid identity architectures.
Role Requirements:
- As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered
- Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction
The Platforms Team sits at the heart of Curtin University’s digital ecosystem, powering the technology foundations that keep our university connected, secure and moving forward. From cloud infrastructure and automation to data, integration and core digital services, we build and run the platforms that enable great digital experiences at scale.
Digital identity is a cornerstone capability within our platform ecosystem, enabling secure access to thousands of applications and services for staff, students, researchers, alumni and external partners. As Digital Identity continues to evolve, this role will play a key part in shaping the universities future identity architecture and strengthening its cyber resilience.
About Curtin University
Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/
What We Offer You:
This Continuous G09 level role attracts a remuneration of $138,681 - $146,497 + 17% superannuation.
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.
For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/
Join Us!
If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:
- Up-to-date Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and demonstrating how your background meets the position’s selection criteria (noted above) - no more than two pages
If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on
[email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Applications will not be accepted via this email address, and late applications will not be accepted.
Applications close: 9pm (AWST), Sunday, 26 July 2026
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, remove the advert, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. 