Department of State Growth
Business Services
ICT and Spatial Services

Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 19 November, :55 PM

Award/Classification:

Senior Executive - Level 1 - Payment of Salary above the base salary of the advertised range is subject to an annual performance assessment

$156,075.00 to $171,573.00 per annum

Employment type:

Senior Executive

Region:

South

Location:

Hobart

The Chief Information Officer provides strategic leadership and, in accordance with contemporary business and public sector management principles and practices, ensures cost-effectiveness in the provision of high-quality services to internal and external stakeholders. The Chief Information Officer works closely and engages with the department's Executive, senior managers, business units and service level partners, to understand their business processes, projects and system requirements. The role also provides whole of agency strategic advice, assesses risk and drives business outcomes through implementation of appropriate technology solutions.

Period of Appointment

Appointment to the role is on a fixed term basis (up to 73.5 hours per fortnight) for five (5) years.

Duties

The Chief Information Officer key results areas include:

• Play a key leadership role in the strategic direction of the department's information and technology approaches, programs and projects, articulating the vision, negotiating and defining priorities to meet the changing demands and advancements in information management, managing risk, digital technology, AI and cybersecurity.
• Within the context of the government's broader information management and digital agenda, provide high level strategic and authoritative policy advice, risk assessment and reporting to the Head of Agency, Deputy Secretary Business Services and Executive on the department's Information Management Strategy including the development, implementation and support of information, communication and technology solutions, cybersecurity, AI and related infrastructure.
• Lead and manage the Information, Communication, Technology and Spatial Services Branch (the branch), including setting direction, implementing change, fostering a partnership approach to the provision of quality services, a focus on continuous improvement and compliance with relevant legislation, frameworks and directions by driving a positive team culture and developing team members.
• Foster a culture of excellence in customer service and business improvement across the Branch aligned with the corporate objectives, agency values and client business needs and adopt strong change management practices to support the implementation of new digital processes and/or initiatives.
• Monitor, report and manage the department's IT related risks in relation to new and legacy systems and facilitate the department's cybersecurity capability, in conjunction with whole of government cyber capability to ensure to the extent possible, protection from unauthorised access, malicious intrusion and/or loss of department data and information.
• Develop, expand and manage the department's spatial analysis capability ensuring a collaborative approach across the agency to support evidence-based decision making as a business-as-usual practice.
• Develop, implement and maintain the department's information management policies and associated documents to ensure compliance with the Tasmanian Protective Security Policy Framework (TAS-PSPF).
• Establish and maintain strong collaborative working relationships with the department's Executive to build a positive workplace across the department. Work collaboratively with other State Service agencies to influence government-wide digital and ICT development activities.
• Represent the department at whole of government and interagency forums, participating as a member on relevant steering committees as a key stakeholder in relation to major projects and act as the department's primary contact for negotiations with related agencies and stakeholders.
• A relevant tertiary or industry recognised qualifications and affiliations are highly desirable.

Application Requirements

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.

Online applications are preferred; if you apply online please do not send a hard copy application as well.

Application Process

• Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
• Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
• Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in the job vacancy notice.