Head of IT

Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA) pioneers advances in melanoma research and treatment that are making a difference to the lives of patients today. We are a non-profit organisation dedicated to preventing and curing melanoma through innovative, world-class research, treatment and education programs. MIA is a national affiliated network of melanoma researchers and clinicians based in Sydney at the Poche Centre – the world’s largest melanoma research and treatment facility. It’s from here that our specialists pioneer new research, conduct clinical trials, develop new treatments and promote awareness of melanoma and where our clinics treat 2,000 melanoma patients each year. Further Information about Melanoma Institute Australia can be found at www.melanoma.org.au

About the role

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Head of IT will lead MIA’s technology function and play a key role in supporting the organisation’s clinical, research and operational objectives.

This role is responsible for the strategic direction, security, performance and continuous improvement of MIA’s technology environment. Working closely with the Executive Team, you will ensure our systems and infrastructure remain secure, reliable and scalable while identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, innovation and service delivery across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver MIA’s technology strategy and roadmap.
• Provide strategic technology advice to the COO, Executive Team and Board as required.
• Lead cybersecurity, data governance and technology risk management initiatives.
• Ensure the reliability, security and performance of MIA’s technology infrastructure, systems and applications.
• Oversee technology projects, service delivery and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage technology budgets, vendors, contracts and technology-related capital expenditure.
• Partner with stakeholders across clinical, research and corporate functions to deliver effective technology solutions.
• Lead and develop a small, high-performing IT team.
• Identify opportunities to leverage emerging technologies and drive innovation across the organisation.

About you

You are an experienced technology leader who can confidently operate at both strategic and operational levels.

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant technical or informatics field. A Master’s degree (MBA/MS) is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in IT, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role, preferably within the not-for-profit healthcare or clinical research sector.
• Strong command of enterprise architecture, cloud solutions (IaaS/SaaS) and modern clinical applications.
• Expert knowledge of data privacy and security requirements.
• Comfortable balancing strategic leadership with hands-on involvement when required.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing small, multi-disciplinary technical teams.
• Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical executive stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role.

Only applicants with full working rights within Australia should apply. This is a full-time, permanent role. Only applicants we wish to interview will be contacted. Please no recruitment agencies.

This advertisement will close on 9 July 2026 but we may interview suitable candidates prior to this date.

We pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which Melanoma Institute Australia works, and their Elders both past and present, and acknowledge the deep, continuing connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to the land, waters, and sky.