- Canberra
- Applications close 5 October
- The salary range for this role is $152,420 - $164,106

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 strong 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 strong 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.

What you will do

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.

Application information

Your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your application responses, CV and any other documents. The selection panel may not consider applications containing classified information.

Please provide a pitch explaining how your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role and why you are the best candidate for the position. Your pitch can contain no more than 750 words and should align to the key duties listed above.

You may use AI tools to support your application. However, all content must be accurate, authentic, and reflect your own capability in line with APS merit principles. For further guidance, please refer to the APSC’s Principles for candidate use of AI in recruitment.

Please complete your application online and provide your current CV with your application. (CVs must be in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format).

Accessible application documentation is available in other formats on request. Please contact ***********@industry.gov.au or (02) 6276 1*** if you require assistance with your application.

Please refer to our Applying for a position information for additional information on how to apply.

Contact Information

For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Patrick Roberts via email on ***************@industry.gov.au

📌 Digital Delivery Manager, Executive Level 2, Chief Information Officer (Canberra)
🏢 Australian Department Of Industry, Science, Energy And Resources
📍 Canberra