Head of Cloud and Infrastructure

Who we are:

At Torrens University Australia, making a difference is in our DNA. As a Certified B Corporation, we belong to a global community of future-focused companies using business as a force for good. We believe in the transformative power of education to change lives, families, communities – and the world. That's why we're on a mission to increase access to higher education, so learners from all walks of life can chase their dreams.

Just like our students, our employees are a diverse group who want to make an impact. When you join us, we give you the freedom to be bold, creative and courageous – with flexible working arrangements that allow you to bring your best. We've built a culture that celebrates community, collaboration and innovation, where people love what they do.

What's the job?  

The Head of Cloud and Infrastructure leads the delivery of secure, reliable and scalable cloud and on-premises platforms that support how our organisation teaches, learns, researches and operates. This role sets direction while remaining hands-on where it matters, ensuring core infrastructure services are stable, resilient and aligned to enterprise technology strategy. 

Working closely with senior stakeholders and technology partners, you will lead a team of cloud and infrastructure engineers and play a key role in shaping platforms that enable the organisation today and into the future. 

Principal accountabilities are (but not limited to):  

As the Head of Cloud and Infrastructure, you will: 

• Cloud & Infrastructure Strategy and Operations: Lead the strategy and delivery of secure, scalable hybrid cloud and on-prem infrastructure, defining the roadmap for cloud adoption, modernisation, performance and cost optimisation in alignment with enterprise standards. 

• Platforms, Networks & Systems: Oversee cloud platforms, enterprise networks, communications and core server environments to ensure reliability, security, lifecycle management and effective monitoring across all infrastructure services. 

• Resilience, Security & Compliance: Ensure infrastructure resilience through effective disaster recovery and business continuity planning, while maintaining strong security, governance and compliance with regulatory and audit requirements, including SOX. 

• Leadership & Capability: Lead and develop a high-performing infrastructure team, driving accountability, workforce planning, capability development and a culture of continuous improvement and positive leadership. 

Who you are: 

You are an experienced technology leader with a proven record of delivering scalable and secure infrastructure solutions. You combine deep technical expertise with strategic vision and hands-on problem-solving. 

You have: 

• Leadership experience (4+ years) managing cloud or infrastructure teams. 

• Technical expertise (8+ years) across GCP, AWS, Azure, virtualisation, networking, server administration, and automation. 

• Proven success implementing hybrid infrastructure at scale, managing vendors, and ensuring audit readiness (including SOX compliance). 

• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills. 

• A Bachelor's degree in IT/Computer Science (required) and certifications in cloud or IT infrastructure technologies (desirable). 

To view the full job description, please click here.  

This is a full-time permanent position based at our Surry Hills campus in Sydney. 

Why join us?

Bold, modern and agile, we're Australia's fastest-growing university, going from 164 students in 2014 to 40,000+ alumni across 115+ countries and 2000+ staff today. In 2020, Australian Financial Review named us one of the country's most innovative companies. As we continue to establish ourselves as a truly global university, we never lose sight of our student-centric approach. Supported by teams of passionate people, you'll find endless opportunities for professional development and career progression.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, age, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

What we offer:

We support your personal passions, development and wellbeing, to make your working life a more rewarding experience. At Torrens University Australia, you'll benefit from:      

• Study free in a course/degree related to your position      

• B Corp certified university – values driven, and purpose led  

• Access to internal opportunities - Be supported to learn, grow and move across the organisation

​Hiring process:

We aim to provide you with the information you need at each stage of this process to help you present your best self. If you have any accessibility requirements, please contact for confidential support. We are committed to ensuring an equitable, barrier-free application process and have a Reasonable Adjustment Procedure in place to support you throughout the recruitment process.

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to responding to every applicant.

To learn more about what makes Torrens University Australia a great place to work, visit We'd love to hear from you.

Job reference: R27745  

Applications for this role will close on Wednesday 14th January. As we enter our annual shutdown period, please note that updates on your application may be delayed. We will continue to review applications as they come through, and if we identify a suitable candidate earlier, the advert may close before the listed date. 

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department