Job Description

Chief Information and Innovation Officer

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The City of Port Phillip is one of Melbourne's most progressive and vibrant inner-city councils, delivering more than 100 services to a diverse and growing community. With over 1,000 employees, the organisation is committed to innovation, customer-focused service delivery and creating better outcomes for residents, businesses and visitors.

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An exceptional prospect exists for an accomplished technology executive to join the Leadership Team as Chief Information and Innovation Officer.

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Reporting to the Director, People and Experience, you will lead the City's digital, technology and innovation agenda, driving enterprise-wide transformation across digital services, artificial intelligence, cyber security, enterprise technology, data and innovation. You will play a pivotal role in shaping a modern, secure and future-ready organisation that leverages technology to improve community outcomes.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Develop and deliver the City's enterprise-wide Digital, ICT, AI and Innovation Strategy.
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- Lead major digital transformation, automation and business improvement initiatives that enhance organisational performance and customer experience.
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- Provide strategic leadership across enterprise architecture, cyber security, ICT governance, digital risk and responsible AI frameworks.
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- Oversee enterprise applications, data governance, analytics, ICT infrastructure and technology asset management.
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- Build and lead a high-performing Digital and Technology Services function while fostering strong partnerships across the Executive Leadership Team, Council, community stakeholders and strategic vendors.
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- Champion innovation, continuous improvement and emerging technologies to strengthen organisational capability and future readiness.
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About You

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You are an experienced executive leader with a proven ability to lead complex technology environments and deliver enterprise-wide transformation.

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You Will Bring

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- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Information Systems, Business, Cyber Security, Digital Transformation or a related discipline.
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- Significant executive leadership experience within local government, the public sector or another large, complex organisation.
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- Demonstrated success developing and implementing enterprise digital, ICT and innovation strategies aligned with organisational priorities.
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- Expertise in responsible AI, digital governance, cyber security, enterprise architecture and technology risk management.
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- A strong track record delivering digital transformation, service optimisation, automation and technology-enabled organisational improvement.
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- Experience leading data governance, enterprise applications, ICT infrastructure, technology investment and asset lifecycle management.
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- Outstanding leadership, stakeholder engagement and commercial management skills, including experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing significant budgets and vendor partnerships.
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📌 Chief Information and Innovation Officer (Victoria)
🏢 Talent
📍 Victoria