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Chief information officer – federal court of australia entity

Canberra
Cs Executive Group
Posted: 30 April
Offer description

* Lead IT, digital and cybersecurity across the Courts/Tribunal
* Provide strategic advice to senior executive leaders
* Oversee national systems, infrastructure and services
* $230,347.23 to $298,337.12, plus 15.4% superannuation

SES BAND 1 | NATIONAL LEADERSHIP ROLE

CANBERRA, MELBOURNE OR SYDNEY

OUR CLIENT

The Federal Court of Australia Entity is the administrative organisation that employs staff under the Public Service Act 1999 (Cth) to provide support to one or more of the following courts or tribunal: the Federal Court of Australia (FCA), the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Divisions 1 and 2) (FCFCOA), and the National Native Title Tribunal (NNTT).

The Chief Executive Office and Principal Registrar of the Federal Court of Australia Entity is responsible for the delivery of corporate services to the FCA, FCFCOA and NNTT. Corporate Services includes: financial management, information technology, human resources management, property and facilities management, risk management, contract administration, communications and information management systems.

The CIO sits in the Corporate Strategy and Programs Division of Corporate Services, which leads finance, information technology, digital transformation, risk and compliance, and strategic program delivery across the organisation.

THE OPPORTUNITY

* Lead IT and Digital Functions
* Support National Operations
* Advise at Executive Level

This is a Senior Executive Service (SES Band 1) role responsible for leading the IT, digital and cybersecurity function across the Courts and Tribunal.

The role provides strategic direction and leadership across IT policy, systems, infrastructure, and cybersecurity, supporting the Entity's objective to operate as a cost‐efficient and effective organisation.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Executive Director, Corporate Strategy and Programs, the Chief Information Officer leads a national function responsible for IT, digital and cybersecurity services.

The role is responsible for both strategic planning and operational delivery, including:

* Leading IT, digital and cybersecurity strategy, planning and operations
* Providing advice on IT policy, systems, processes and issues
* Managing service desk, software, hardware and network functions
* Overseeing cybersecurity practices and information management requirements
* Ensuring compliance with legislative, statutory and policy requirements
* Managing resources across multiple Court/Tribunal sites
* Establishing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and vendors

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and manage the IT, digital and cybersecurity function
* Undertake strategic and operational planning activities
* Provide technical advice and support to senior management and staff
* Plan, implement and evaluate programs and initiatives
* Ensure compliance with legislation, regulations and standards
* Manage budgets, projects, procurement and contracts
* Develop and mentor staff and build team capability
* Maintain effective stakeholder relationships

ABOUT YOU

You are an experienced senior technology leader with the ability to operate effectively in a complex organisational environment. You will demonstrate:

* Extensive experience leading IT, digital or cybersecurity functions at a senior level
* Experience leading teams through change and performance improvement
* Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management capability
* Experience in project and financial management
* Strategic planning and implementation experience
* Experience in IT policy development and review
* Strong communication skills and the ability to provide advice on complex issues
* Experience within the APS or a similarly complex, regulated environment is highly regarded.
* You must Australian citizenship

WHY THIS ROLE

* Lead a national IT, digital and cybersecurity function
* Work closely with senior leaders across the Courts and Tribunal
* Contribute to organisational planning and strategic direction
* Support the delivery of efficient and effective court/tribunal operations

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this role, please follow the link below or paste it in your browser in order to submit your application via the Federal Court of Australia Entity's careers portal:

As part of your application, you will be required to:

* Complete the application form on the Federal Court of Australia Entity's careers portal
* A resume outlining your relevant skills, experience, and employment history (maximum four pages).
* A cover letter that addresses the selection criteria (maximum 1000 words).
* Details of at least two referees, including your current or most recent manager or supervisor where possible.

To organise a confidential discussion or to request a copy of the Position Description, please call Helen on ************ or email *********************.

Applications close Friday 15th May, at 11:59 pm (AEST)

Thank you. We appreciate the time and effort it takes to apply for a role. Due to the large volume of applications we receive daily, we typically only contact individuals whose skills and experience closely match the requirements for shortlisting. Nevertheless, all resumes submitted to CS Executive Group are retained on our database—you may therefore be contacted by us for suitable future roles.

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