Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority – Brisbane QLD

The Head of Information Technology is GIICA’s senior IT leader, responsible for establishing and delivering the Authority’s ICT strategy, operations, cyber security posture, governance, architecture and digital transformation.

This position ensures that GIICA’s digital environment is secure, modern, resilient, cost‑effective and aligned to organisational priorities, consistent with public‑sector ICT leadership expectations.

The role leads ICT planning, delivery and service management; governs technology investment; ensures legislative and policy compliance; and supports GIICA’s enterprise‑wide information management needs. It is accountable for the performance and evolution of all ICT systems that enable GIICA’s corporate, venue and site based operations.

This a full-time, max-term role with contract duration of up to 6 years paying between $250,000 - $260,000 (inclusive of 12.75% super).

About GIICA

The Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) is laying the foundations for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games and beyond.

Hosting the world’s largest sporting celebration is a privilege that will define Queensland for the rest of the 21st century, driving economic growth, sustainability, connectivity, and healthier, more-inclusive communities.

GIICA will deliver 17 new and upgraded venues, from Brisbane’s Main Stadium to key sporting infrastructure across the state. We are building a legacy that transcends the Games, transforming Queensland to ensure we thrive on the world stage showcasing our vision, culture and lifestyle.





GIICA is committed to delivering exceptional service and accelerating our state's transformation by bringing together communities, industries and governments. We are ensuring every project we deliver for the world's largest sporting celebration is making a transformational difference to the Queensland community.

About your responsibilities

Strategic ICT Leadership & Planning

Define and implement GIICA’s ICT strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational goals, government frameworks and long-term digital capability needs.

Implement an integrated ICT roadmap covering infrastructure, platforms, cyber security, business systems, collaboration technologies and enterprise architecture.

Lead digital transformation, ensuring GIICA adopts modern, efficient and secure technologies that support growth and future operations and facilitate collaboration with GIICA’s key business partners.

Establish and maintain ICT governance frameworks, including technology policies, standards, lifecycle management and risk controls.

Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, government ICT standards, information management obligations and cyber security protocols.

Govern ICT investments, evaluate business cases, track benefits, and ensure alignment with strategic priorities.

Cyber Security & Information Protection

Lead GIICA’s cyber security program, ensuring robust detection, protection, incident response, and privacy safeguards across all systems.





Implement organisation wide practices that maintain secure information handling, protect sensitive project data, and safeguard critical infrastructure information.

Technology Operations & Service Management

Lead the delivery of reliable ICT services including networks, cloud platforms, devices, applications, and collaboration tools.

Oversee service management operations, including support, monitoring, vendor management and SLAs.

Develop and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery capabilities for ICT functions.

Digital Enablement for GIICA’s Mission

Partner with precinct, project and program teams to ensure technology effectively supports project controls, data analytics, reporting, stakeholder engagement and operational readiness.

Ensure ICT connectivity to all of GIICA’s project sites ensuring a seamless user experience.

Identify and implement digital innovations that streamline processes and improve efficiency across GIICA.

Lead and develop the ICT team, fostering a culture of service, innovation, accountability and continuous improvement.

Build digital capability across GIICA through guidance, coaching and collaboration.

About you

Extensive ICT leadership experience in a complex organisation, preferably public sector or statutory authority, with responsibility for enterprise‑wide ICT strategy, services and governance.

Solid capability in strategic planning, ICT governance, risk management, cyber security, and information management.

Demonstrated experience leading multi‑disciplinary ICT teams, external vendors and complex technology portfolios.

Strong knowledge of cloud services, enterprise app

📌 Head of Information Technology (Brisbane)
🏢 Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority
📍 Brisbane