About the Department

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government’s economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by:

- Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
- Investing in science and technology
- Strengthening the resources sector.

The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work. You will be able to create positive impact in people’s lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people.

If you would like to feel a solid connection to your work and you are accountable, committed and open to change, join us in shaping Australia’s future.

Please see the APSC’s APS Employee Value Proposition for more information on the benefits and value of employment within the APS.

About the team

The Chief Information Officer Division (CIOD) is a diverse and dynamic division that drives the digital agenda for the department. Leading the delivery of the department’s digital offerings and transformation, the CIO Division partners with business areas and stakeholders to:

- Realise the digital policy objectives of the department
- Define the department’s digital landscape
- Co-design digital experiences making it simpler to innovate, collaborate and communicate
- Drive the innovation and transformation of IT services
- Protect the department from cyber threats
- Provide a solid technology foundation for staff

The CIOD is comprised of three branches and a taskforce:

- Digital Services for Business - delivers whole-of-government digital services that support Australian businesses and the transformation of ICT services in alignment with government digital policy goals.
- Digital Strategy and Cyber Security - sets the direction for the division making sure that our technology is cyber secure, strategically sound and meets our accessibility and user needs.
- Digital Enabling Services – delivers and maintains core ICT infrastructure and services, supporting both day-to-day operations and major transformation initiatives, ensuring departmental ICT systems are secure, reliable, and aligned with strategic objectives.
- Digital Services Modernisation Taskforce - transforming the department’s business systems and driving the adoption of emerging technologies, including AI

The opportunity

The Chief Information Officer’s Division is offering multiple opportunities for EL2 staff interested in leading in the department’s ICT space. The available positions are:

- Platform/Application Managers
- Program Managers
- ICT Operations Managers (including end user services)

Our ideal candidate

- Demonstrated strategic, planning, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess and manage risks.
- Demonstrated ability to provide strong risk-based advice to senior management and have a valuable understanding of government processes and requirements.




- Demonstrated sound and accountable financial management, procurement and contract/vendor management
- Exceptional stakeholder management, collaboration and communication skills, including the ability to and work with a broad range of people from diverse backgrounds
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing multidisciplinary teams, including workforce planning, performance management, succession planning, capability development and fostering a culture of safety, accountability, technical excellence and continuous improvement.

The key duties of the position include:

Platform Manager:

- Provide strategic oversight of governance and operational processes to ensure compliance and efficiency.
- Build strong partnerships with business areas, vendors and stakeholders to shape priorities and deliver user centred digital services.
- Provide strategic leadership for digital products, services and projects that achieve strategic business outcomes.
- Manage budgets, procurements and contracts, ensuring value for money and effective stewardship of public resources.
- Provide strategic advice and informed recommendations to senior leaders on delivery, risk, investment and priority decisions.
- Foster a high performing, inclusive and accountable team culture through performance management, career development and capability planning activities.

ICT Operations Manager:

- Champion process improvements and best-practice governance to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
- Engage and collaborate with stakeholders across the division and broader agency to strengthen governance and operational resilience.
- Provide strategic leadership for digital products, services and projects that achieve strategic business outcomes.
- Drive improvements in planning and reporting to support informed decision-making and alignment with divisional priorities.
- Oversee the development of project scoping, costings and manage budgets to support investment planning and delivery of ICT initiatives.
- Provide strategic advice and informed recommendations to senior leaders on delivery, risk, investment and priority decisions.
- Foster a high performing, inclusive and accountable team culture through performance management, career development and capability planning activities.

Program Manager:

- Champion process improvements and best-practice governance to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
- Engage and collaborate with stakeholders across the division and broader agency to strengthen governance and operational resilience.
- Drive improvements in planning and reporting to support informed decision-making and alignment with divisional priorities.




- Manage budgets, procurements and contracts, ensuring value for money and effective stewardship of public resources.
- Provide strategic advice and informed recommendations to senior leaders on delivery, risk, investment and priority decisions.
- Foster a high performing, inclusive and accountable team culture through performance management, career development and capability planning activities.

Eligibility

Qualifications or industry certification in information management, records management, information governance, information technology or a related field would be highly regarded but are not essential.

To be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, candidates must be Australian Citizens.

Positions require a Baseline security clearance and successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

Notes

A merit pool may be established and used to fill future vacancies within 18 months from the date the vacancy was first advertised in the Gazette.

The department does currently offer flexible work opportunities for many roles. This vacancy is Canberra based, although flexible or remote work arrangements may be considered. Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss this further.

Getting to know the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR)

The department’s Enterprise Agreement and policies provide for a flexible working environment to assist staff balance their work and home life. Staff and managers work together to balance the operating needs of the department with the needs of the individual. Options may include full time/part time working arrangements, working from home or other arrangements. Our employees say they recommend our department as a good place to work. Our workplace is one that encourages and supports all employees to have a sense of belonging and a culture that allows them to bring their authentic selves to work every day. Our reconciliation vision supports a workforce with opportunities and career pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The vision allows them to feel empowered and helps to ensure that the department and broader community can benefit from the knowledge and experience of Australia’s First Peoples. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, nationalities and backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, mature age, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people of the LGBTIQA+ community and people with disability. The department wants to give candidates the opportunity to demonstrate their full potential during a recruitment process. We encourage candidates who require any adjustments or support as part of the recruitment process to reach out and discuss them with the job’s contact officer. Candidates are also welcome to contact our Inclusion team at *********@industry.gov.au for a confidential discussion if you identify from any of these diverse backgrounds and would like to discuss how we can support you.

📌 Digital Delivery Manager (Canberra)
🏢 Australian Department of Industry, Science and Resources
📍 Canberra