Deputy CIO

Deputy Chief Information Officer - Operations

• Department of Parliamentary Services
• Ongoing, full time role
• PoV STS: $177,488 - $241,387

* A new Parliamentary Officer Enterprise Agreement is being negotiated. It is anticipated that the salary range for this role will increase potentially to $182,813 to $248,629.

About the Role
This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a passionate IT professional to play a pivotal role in developing and implementing a multi-year Technology Roadmap, ensuring the Parliament of Victoria and the parliamentary departments have a highly reliable, secure, and efficient IT infrastructure.

Key responsibilities:

• Collaborate with senior management to develop and deliver a strategic multi-year Technology Roadmap.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing IT team.
• Provide expert guidance on resource allocation, ensuring the team has the right skills to meet evolving needs.
• Oversee the procurement and management of ICT services, maximising value for money.
• Implement and maintain processes and policies that improve system management and service delivery.
• Drive the development of cybersecurity practices and disaster recovery plans.
• Proactively identify and manage IT operational risks.

About you
Are you a seasoned IT leader with a proven track record of building and empowering successful teams? Do you possess a passion for customer service and excel at collaborating with stakeholders?

We're looking for a highly motivated individual with:

• Outstanding people and resource management skills and a proven track record of developing high performing teams in a multidisciplinary ICT environment.
• Proven knowledge of contemporary ICT and experience in the management and optimisation of infrastructure, applications, services and contractual arrangements.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing process and metrics frameworks to support evidence-based decision making and a culture of continuous improvements to operations and services.
• Demonstrable understanding of risk and issue management methodologies and privacy and data protection legislation and regulations including the Victorian Protective Data Security Framework (VPDSF).
• Demonstrated capabilities in well-honed relationship management, diplomacy and interpersonal skills including ability to communicate technical material to non-technical stakeholders.

A relevant postgraduate qualification would be highly regarded.

How to apply

Using the "Apply Now" button, please include your resume and a brief cover letter (1-2 pages) broadly outlining your experience and how it directly relates to the position.

The process from here

We are accepting applications until 13 March 2025.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview conducted by a selection panel, which may take place in our offices located in the Melbourne CBD or online.

The Parliament of Victoria and the parliamentary departments are committed to protecting your privacy. We handle personal information in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic) (PDP Act) and other relevant legislation.