- Ongoing - Chief Information Officer
- Executive Level 1 : $126,762 - $143,888
- National Office, Tuggeranong

Position Description:
The Assistant Director, Delivery Assurance (EL1) exercises delegated authority to provide authoritative leadership and specialist advice across IT lifecycle management, delivery assurance, stakeholder engagement, ICT costings, contracting and licensing within DSS IT Operations.

Operating under broad direction, the role is accountable for assuring the end-to-end lifecycle of ICT services and assets from planning and procurement through delivery, operation and decommissioning ensuring services are compliant, financially sustainable, fit for purpose and aligned with DSS business priorities.

The role operates within a complex, outsourced, multi-vendor ICT setting and requires the application of sound judgement to manage risk, resolve complex issues and translate governance frameworks and policy into effective operational outcomes that support business continuity and service performance.

Eligibility / Additional Requirements:
To be eligible for employment with Department of Social Services (the department), you must be an Australian citizen. An applicant's suitability for employment with the Department will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process.



This will include an identity and criminal history background check.

Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance:
The suitable applicant must also obtain and maintain a security clearance conducted by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).

Applicants also must be able to establish their background as checkable to be considered eligible for a security clearance. Any gaps or periods of time spent overseas for 12 or more months (cumulative) that cannot be verified by an Australian referee is deemed uncheckable, rendering the applicant ineligible for a security clearance. Background history must cover 5 / 10 years (Baseline / Negative Vet 1 or Negative Vet 2) of employment, education, residential, criminal history and anything else specified by the AGSVA. The suitable applicant must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information to fulfil this process.

Type / Length of Vacancy: Ongoing

Contact Officer Name: Bruce Abdilla

Contact Officer Phone: 0459 556 973

Contact Officer Email: [email protected]

Application Closing Date: 23-Jul-2026

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📌 Assistant Director, Delivery Assurance (Canberra)
🏢 Australian Government Department of Social Services
📍 Canberra