Chief Information Officer

Having a diverse workforce that represents the wider Tasmanian community is very important to us and we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who may identify as LGBTQI+, and all genders. We recognise the value, unique skills and knowledge that Aboriginal employees bring to the workplace and welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal people.

We are committed to putting the rights and wellbeing of children and young people at the centre of what we do. We will employ the right people. We will embed a culture of self-reflection and continuous improvement. We will have the courage to change what needs to be changed. We will regularly review our policies and structures through a child and youth safety lens. Our people will be equipped with the skills to recognise and respond to signs of harm. We are growing a culture where everyone takes responsibility, shares information, and speaks up if something doesn’t seem right. Together, we’re creating a place where all children and young people are safe from harm.

We support reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact person listed for this vacancy.

We understand that people have different needs to manage their work and life and to support people we embrace the benefits of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.

Period of Appointment

Senior Executive Appointment, Fixed Term five (5) years

Hours per fortnight

Up to 73.5 hours - flexible options available. 

Duties

Lead the development and drive the implementation of the Tasmanian Government’s Information and Digital Services Strategy. This includes, in collaboration with agencies, undertaking detailed analysis and planning to deliver significant transformation, innovation, creativity that ensures the government as a whole achieves strategic value through digital and ICT services.

The key result areas include:

• To develop and implement Tasmania’s digital transformation strategy for Government, in collaboration with key stakeholders including the Minister, Government Agencies, the Technology sector and community.
• Directly engage with relevant Ministers about digital, ICT and cyber security matters.
• Lead the workplan for the Data and Digital Sub-Committee of the Secretaries Board, working with agency Chief Information Officers (or equivalent) to implement strategic, whole-of-government ICT management solutions for government agencies.
• Directly engage with and lead Tasmania’s role in developing and delivering national agendas through formal engagement with the Australian Government, and all other States and Territories, representing the State on critical data and digital issues including emerging technologies, intergovernmental data sharing, digital identity and credentials, and cyber security.
• Oversee the development, implementation, maintenance and evaluate compliance of whole-of-government digital, ICT, information management and cyber security policy, frameworks and standards.
• Improve whole-of-government and agency information management policy and practices.
• Develop and continuously improve a whole-of-government approach for cyber security resilience. Identify and mitigate key information and cyber security risks.  
• Lead the Tasmanian Government incident management team in relation to cyber emergencies and provide the State Emergency Management Committee (SEMC) and the Ministerial Committee for Emergency Management (MCEM) with critical advice in relation to cyber incidents and risk, including advice about standing up State emergency management processes.
• Build relationships and influence key Tasmanian Government, ICT industry and broader community stakeholders to identify and realise opportunities for new and improved digital and ICT services.
• Provide whole-of-government leadership for Tasmanian Government agencies to build and strengthen their digital and ICT services. Support agencies to build technology and workforce capabilities, stabilise costs, increase value for money and minimise the risk associated with the delivery of digital and ICT services.
• Effectively and efficiently manage the human, financial and physical resources, including managing and leading the staff of Digital Strategy and Services.
• Progress initiatives within DPACs Strategic Plan and actively participate in and contribute to agency leadership committees and programs, including providing ongoing support for the development of a safe and positive organisational culture.

Desirable Requirements

Tertiary qualifications (e.g Bachelors Degree) in a relevant discipline, equivalent industry experience or post-graduate qualifications in a relevant discipline are highly desired.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

How to apply

To apply, please provide a copy of your CV with two referees and a one page summary outlining why you are the best person for the job and how your skills and experience align to the Senior Executive Service Capability Framework. It is suggested applicants make themselves familiar with the Senior Executive Leadership Capability Framework for the Tasmanian State Service: For more information click here

Once completed, apply online by clicking the blue ‘Apply Now’ button.

If you have any difficulty uploading your application, please contact us prior to the closing date on  or .

For More Information

Nolene Kelly
A/Deputy Secretary, Corporate and Government Services

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