* Senior Executive Service Band 1 per annum plus superannuation
* ICT Services Division
* Adelaide, SA; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC; Sydney, NSW
Who we are
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) leads the Australian Government’s efforts to support, protect and grow the country’s food and fibre production industries.
We play a pivotal role in developing and promoting Australia’s sustainable agricultural production practices, increasing trade and international market access, maximising economic opportunities for Australia’s First Nations peoples and helping our producers become more productive, profitable and resilient.
As a department, we deliver world-class work in areas such as agricultural economics, plant and animal sciences, and use digital technology to deliver better regulatory outcomes. We help keep Australians safe through effective biosecurity. Each day, we protect our industries, communities and natural environment from potentially devastating pests and diseases. We support every clean, safe meal that Australians sit down to enjoy.
Our work touches the lives of all Australians, particularly those living in regional and rural areas.
ICT Services Division (ISD) is responsible for enabling Information and Communication Technology (ICT) functions and activities in the department. The division provides a secure, modern ICT environment to enable the department’s business groups to conduct business 24/7 and achieve departmental outcomes. ISD staff work collaboratively across the department, taking advantage of advances in technology to deliver end-to-end services and solutions that are nationally consistent and deliver organisational benefits. As a trusted ICT provider, ISD works collaboratively with business groups to develop innovative digital solutions for businesses whilst providing reliable and secure operational ICT services.
ISD provides capability across the ICT operational spectrum including technology infrastructure and cloud, applications development and support, cyber security services, enterprise platforms support, ICT procurement and vendor management, project planning and delivery, ICT architecture and governance.
The Enterprise Platforms Branch leads the strategic delivery of enterprise capabilities and systems that underpin the Departments ICT ecosystem. This role ensures that ICT platforms and technologies align to architectural standards, comply with development guidelines and enable sustainable ICT solutions across the enterprise. You will work closely with the Digital Business Division in supporting development activities, as well as internally to promote ICT standards across the Department.
The job
As Assistant Secretary, Enterprise Platforms, you will report to the Chief Information Officer.
The duties of the role include:
* Strategic Leadership
o Develop and execute an architectural roadmap, informing the digital investment plan (DIP), supporting the digital outcomes of the department.
o Leadership of a multidisciplinary branch comprising architecture, devops, quality assurance, analytics, information management, ERP and web and collaboration systems.
* Digital Capability Delivery
o Oversee the design, development, and implementation of digital platforms
o Ensure systems are scalable, re-usable, secure, and interoperable
* Operational Excellence
o Ensure continuity and reliability of existing digital systems (“keep the lights on”) while driving iterative improvements to enhance performance, usability, and resilience.
o Establish robust service management practices and incident response protocols to maintain system integrity and availability.
* Stakeholder Engagement
o Build strong partnerships across the department, industry, government agencies, and technology providers.
o Work collaboratively in the division, supporting a ‘One DAFF’ culture.
* Governance & Assurance
o Ensure ICT systems and capabilities comply with legislative, privacy, and cybersecurity requirements.
o Monitor financial and performance metrics and continuously improve system effectiveness and user experience.
Who we are looking for
To be successful in the role you will need to meet the Senior Executive Service capability for the SES Band 1 level, and you will have the following:
* Demonstrated deep understanding of Commonwealth Public Service and a strong grasp of ICT enterprise capabilities and the government architectural principles that support its functions.
* Demonstrated ability to support large and complex ICT, Digital and Data initiatives.
* Demonstrated ability to drive broad transformational change, both internal and external to the department.
* Outstanding executive leadership skills, a substantial record of achievement and a reputation for ethics, innovation and delivery of results.
* Excellent stakeholder relationship skills and experience in engaging with internal and external stakeholders at all levels to explore opportunities and solve complex problems.
* Ability to represent the department at a range of forums.
* Demonstrating a strategic perspective and ability to manage competing demands and work to tight deadlines.
* Ability to communicate effectively with all audiences, be articulate and persuasive and capable of guiding negotiations to a point of resolution in a facilitative way.
* Demonstrated public service professionalism and application of integrity and probity.
Security clearance
This position requires a Negative Vetting Level 2 security clearance. The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at the appropriate level for this position.