Executive Director, Information Services (Chief Information Officer)

Lead DEECA's digital transformation, delivering innovative solutions to drive impact across the department.As the Executive Director, Information Services (Chief Information Officer), you will lead the strategic direction for DEECA's digital, data and cyber security strategies — driving innovation, improving service delivery, enhancing customer experience, and embedding new ways of working across the organisation.You will lead a team of around 100 staff within the Information Services Division to deliver modern, secure and reliable ICT services across the department. With a focus on innovation and new ways of working, you will ensure the strategic outcomes of the Digital Strategy are achieved and that technology continues to enable DEECA's mission and operations.As key member of the Corporate Services Executive Leadership Team, you will forge strong partnerships across DEECA, its portfolio entities, whole-of-government and other key stakeholders to achieve shared objectives and deliver public value.About YouTo be successful in the role, you will be a visionary ICT leader who combines strategic and technical expertise with exceptional collaboration and influencing skills. You'll thrive in complexity, inspire teams through change, and demonstrate the ability to embed technology that creates real organisational impact and delivers exceptional customer service. You will also have a strong commitment to people development, innovation, and public value.Essential RequirementsRelevant tertiary qualifications in ICT, business or a related discipline is required.About The DivisionThe Information Services Division leads the provision and adoption of information and communication technology and processes, that enable business groups to achieve their strategic objectives.The focus of the division is to add value by leveraging technology and ways of working, to deliver a stable and contemporary technology environment that provides the platform for DEECA to manage its business and deliver excellent customer services.The Information Services Division will be at the forefront of technology solutions and expertise to best deliver our customers' technology needs. We will apply best-practice methods and techniques to deliver, operate and govern our technology products and services, we will deliver cost-effective technology solutions and embed our customer's needs into all our decision-making.This is a fixed term position available for a period of up to 5 years. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.For further information, please refer to the attached position description or email Sally Fensling, Deputy Secretary Corporate Services Group at sally.fensling@deeca.vic.gov.au.Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 30 November 2025.Other Relevant InformationPreferred candidates will be required to:undertake pre-employment screening, including completion of a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Checkhave their misconduct declarations validated, irrespective of whether misconduct has been declared or notprovide at least two appropriate referees, including their current direct line manager or where relevant (i.e. because they are not employed) most recent direct line manager in accordance with the requirements set out in executive reference checks.provide evidence of their right to work in AustraliaFor more information about the pre-screening requirements for this position, please refer to the position description.To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.