Chief Information Officer Branch : Information and Communication Technologies Division : Education Business Services Salary : PSERC2, $215,005 per annum Work Type : Fixed Term - Full Time FTE : Location : East Perth Closing Date : 30 PM
This is a 5 year fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP.
The position classification is currently being reviewed and may be adjusted prior to the offer being made.
About the Branch
Education Business Services is the key provider of professional business services and support for Western Australian public schools, statutory boards and divisions of the Department.
These highly valued services are delivered through the areas of finance, information and communication technologies (ICT), and infrastructure.
We continually strive to enhance the capability and responsiveness of our staff, systems and processes across the organisation to deliver high quality education.
About the Job
As a key part of our Department's senior leadership team, the Chief Information Officer guides the vision, leadership and governance of the ICT strategy, architecture and execution.
The Chief Information Officer is responsible for leading, planning, directing, controlling and implementing the ICT strategies and services of the Department to support the organisation's overall operations and priorities aligned with strategic direction.
The position provides functional leadership, policy development and planning for ICT including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, digitalisation, online integrated service delivery, risk management and supporting the implementation of strategic projects and systems.
The Ideal Applicant
Effective communication and adaptive interpersonal skills will support you in guiding culture, establishing relationships within and external to the Department, meaningfully contributing to committees and working parties and effectively collaborating, influencing and supporting the work of the Department.
Your depth of knowledge and understanding in contemporary corporate ICT needs will enable you to provide high level expert advice for informed decision‑making by the Minister, Director General, and Deputy Director General.
Your experience in leading transformational change and building the capacity and capability of others will contribute to ongoing strategic development and delivery of highly professional, customer‑oriented, innovative and future‑focused ICT capability.
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community.
We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please complete the online application form and attach the following:
A CV of up to 5 pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
A 3 page statement addressing the following selection criteria in the context of the role and business needs of the branch (as outlined in the attached JDF).
Role Specific Requirement
Demonstrated extensive experience in managing and implementing system level ICT strategies and projects in a large and complex organisation.
Expected Behaviours Lead collectively
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