Monash Council is inviting expressions of interest to appoint an independent member to Council's Digital and Technology Steering Committee for a three-year period.

The Digital and Technology Steering Committee (DTSC) is an operational Committee consisting of members of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), CIO, Managers and Subject Matter Experts (SME). The Committee sets the tone and direction for how Council's use of technology.

The Committee approves Council's Digital and Technology strategic plan, cyber security program and technology-related policies. It also reviews cyber security incidents, oversees major digital transformation projects, and oversees information security management and the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI).

We particularly welcome applications from candidates with a strong commercial-sector background and expertise in strategic planning and technology strategy.

- Located in Glen Waverley
- Expressions of Interest close 22 November 2026

About the Position The Committee (and its members) set the tone and direction for Councils use of technology. It approves the Digital & Technology (DT) strategic plan and DT-related policies, the Cyber security program and Cyber incidents.
- Annually reviews and approves a DT strategic plan that aligns with the overall business strategy
- Promotes effective DT governance
- Oversee processes for approving the institution's third-party providers, including the third parties' financial condition, business resilience, and cyber security posture
- Reviews the cyber security strategy to protect the institution from emerging threats
- Oversee and receive updates on major DT projects, budgets, priorities, and overall DT performance




- Approve policies to escalate and report significant security incidents to the board of directors, steering committee, government agencies, and law enforcement, as appropriate
- Hold management accountable for identifying, measuring, and mitigating DT risks
- Provide independent, comprehensive, and effective audit coverage of DT controls
- Oversees Council's data and artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, including how Council governs and manages its data as a strategic asset, and explores the current and future impact of data and AI on Council

Skills and Experience Expressions of interest are sought from suitably experienced individuals to join the Committee as an independent member. The Independent member will provide the Digital and Technology Steering Committee with expert assistance and advice to enable it to implement its responsibilities and projects.

The independent member must be qualified skilled and possess relevant and vast experience in the field and demonstrate the following key competencies and attributes:

- A track record of senior management positions in an Information Technology environment
- Ideally, a strong knowledge and experience with Digitisation, Transformation and Innovation projects or programs,
- A willingness to share information and offer positive criticism of Council's Technology Strategies and programs




- A willingness to individually assist members of the Digital and Technology Steering Committee in relation to the matters before the committee or with other technical advice
- An up-to-date perspective of the latest techniques, developments and controls for information technology

Requirements
- Employee Working with Children's Check
- Satisfactory National Police Check
- Other pre-employment checks may be required

Apply for this amazing opportunity To receive an information pack that sets out the Digital and Technology Steering Committee roles as well as the required skills and experience of applicants. Please email your expression of interest to Simone Wickes, Director Corporate Services, at [email protected] or call on 0455 448 110. Expression of Interest close 22 November 2026 at 11:55pm. We may commence shortlisting and close applications prior to the closing date, so we encourage interested candidates to apply early. Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email [email protected]

We are committed to being a child safe organisation where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We foster a safe, inclusive community for all children and young people, with zero tolerance for child-related harm.

Info Pack Digital Technology Steering Committee - Independent Member 2026.pdf

📌 Independent Member to the Digital and Technology Steering Committee (Glen Waverley)
🏢 City Of Monash
📍 Glen Waverley