Chief Information Officer – A Rare and Impactful Leadership Opportunity!
Lead technology – Deliver impact at scale.
The Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) is seeking applications for an experienced Chief Information Officer (CIO) to deliver strategic business benefits through leading and embracing technology solutions to help shape the future of the Tribunal. This position will be appointed for an initial period of 3 years with the possibility of extension and can be located in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney.
Remuneration: A highly competitive salary package is available - to be negotiated with the successful candidate, along with a generous employer superannuation contribution of 15.4%.
About the opportunity
This is a senior executive opportunity to assist in shaping and implementing the Tribunal's strategic direction and identify opportunities to enhance the Tribunal's capacity for providing quality services.
As the CIO you will provide strategic leadership across the Enterprise Technology Group (ETG) to manage existing infrastructure and solutions and oversee the implementation of ICT and data strategies and functions to support operations and drive the Tribunal's Enterprise Technology investments. You will lead your teams through successful delivery of secure, contemporary and fit‐for‐purpose technology solutions aligned with the Tribunal's statutory objectives and Corporate Plan.
Working closely with senior leaders, members and staff across the Tribunal, you will translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes. A key focus of this role will be to align the Tribunal's digital and information capabilities with the Australian Government's APS AI Plan, ensuring safe, transparent and effective adoption of AI.
This is an exciting role where your expertise will help shape the technology landscape at a pivotal stage of the Tribunal's establishment and growth.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
* Sound Information and communications technology leadership experience - across a complex landscape of existing and new solutions, and advanced professional and public administration expertise.
* Strong executive leadership - exemplary communication, negotiation, interpersonal and relationship building skills consistent with the Australian Public Service SES Performance Leadership Framework.
* Strategic acumen - with the ability to set direction and apply sound judgement.
* A collaborative approach - with ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships, facilitating partnerships, valuing individual differences and diversity; guiding, mentoring and developing people.
* Results driven - proven capacity to achieve results through building organisational capability, leading change and ensuring successful delivery of technology initiatives.
* Personal drive and integrity- demonstrating resilience, courage, self‐awareness and a commitment to continuous development.
* Hold or have ability to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 2 clearance following commencement.
* All employees are required to undertake an Australian Federal Police Check and complete a health declaration.
* Previous experience as a CIO managing and leading the delivery of effective information services in a complex medium to large sized organisation.
Benefits
* competitive salary including generous superannuation employer contribution of 15.4%
* salary packaging options
* access to holistic health and wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport which provides discount to 350+ gyms, free annual influenza vaccinations and free eye tests
* generous leave allowances including Christmas to New Year office closure with no deduction from your leave balance
* Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
Application process
To be considered, all applications must be submitted online via the Career Opportunities page. Please click on the job title you are applying for, click apply at the top of the page and follow the instructions on the online application.
Please submit a CV (e.g. of no more than 4 pages) and cover letter (of no more than 2 pages) addressing how your experience matches the capabilities and experience of the role, referring to the Position Description.
Applications close: 11:45pm (AEDT) Sunday, 22 February 2026.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to responding to every applicant.
Equal Opportunities
The Administrative Review Tribunal is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We encourage and welcome applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, all genders, LGBTQI+ community and mature age people. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us if invited to interview.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability
#J-18808-Ljbffr