The Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) is on the lookout for a new CIO to drive and manage the strategic direction, development and implementation of its IT services (ITS). The full-time role was previously held by Michael Creevey, who has been appointed research support and governance manager of the organisation, following a restructure. The CIO will report directly to Creevey. In addition to overseeing a team of 18 staff, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing and operating a budget of more than $2 million, promote engagement of the ITS team with research and corporate staff and provide IT advice to QIMR senior management, council and the ITS advisory board. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe The CIO will also implement strategic plans within three distinct teams: Network infrastructure and operations; records and information services; and innovation and development. Applicants must have a tertiary qualification in IT, with previous experience in academic research or a science-related environment looked upon favourably. The position is based in Herston, which is about three kilometres from Brisbane, and has an on-call component. Applications close 16 April 2012. Follow Diana Nguyen on Twitter: @diananguyen9 Follow CIO Australia on Twitter: @CIO_Australia Related content feature Mastercard preps for the post-quantum cybersecurity threat A cryptographically relevant quantum computer will put everyday online transactions at risk. Mastercard is preparing for such an eventuality — today. By Poornima Apte Sep 22, 2023 6 mins CIO 100 CIO 100 CIO 100 feature 9 famous analytics and AI disasters Insights from data and machine learning algorithms can be invaluable, but mistakes can cost you reputation, revenue, or even lives. These high-profile analytics and AI blunders illustrate what can go wrong. By Thor Olavsrud Sep 22, 2023 13 mins Technology Industry Generative AI Machine Learning feature Top 15 data management platforms available today Data management platforms (DMPs) help organizations collect and manage data from a wide array of sources — and are becoming increasingly important for customer-centric sales and marketing campaigns. By Peter Wayner Sep 22, 2023 10 mins Marketing Software Data Management opinion Four questions for a casino InfoSec director By Beth Kormanik Sep 21, 2023 3 mins Media and Entertainment Industry Events Security Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe