Chief Information Officer

We are seeking an exceptional leader with extensive knowledge and experience delivering successful outcomes in a large and complex organisation.

As a member of the ATO Executive, you will play a significant leadership role across the ATO and be accountable for the stability and performance of the ATO production systems and ensuring the government's policy agenda is successfully delivered.
You'll ensure we harness the innovative opportunities and improved services that new and emerging technologies can offer, while managing increasing demand and the need to keep our information and systems safe from cyberthreats.

As the Chief Information Officer for the ATO, you will lead the Enterprise Solutions and Technology Group to deliver reliable, intuitive, contemporary and secure technology solutions that foster trust and confidence in the tax, superannuation and registry systems.
You'll also undertake the role of ATO Chief Security Officer, responsible for directing all areas of security to protect the ATO's people, information (including ICT) and assets.
You'll be responsible for the oversight and have decision making authority for all security arrangements across governance, budget management, information, personnel and physical security areas.

You will lead and oversee engagement with senior internal and external stakeholders including representatives from other government agencies, key vendors and suppliers.
You'll work across government and ensure that the ATO is a key contributor to the whole-of-government ICT reform agenda.

You will have strong relationships and work collaboratively with stakeholders to design and deliver contemporary, digital systems in pace with evolving community expectations and in line with digital services provided by other leading organisations.

As one of our most senior leaders, you'll also naturally focus on leading by example, inspiring staff through all your interactions, while also influencing and demonstrating our cultural traits and positive behaviours.

All our ATO Executive senior leaders are expected to:
develop a clear vision of the future that aligns with the purpose and strategic objectives of the ATO be open to new and novel ideas and engage with risk to find innovative and practical solutions have an outward focus and work collaboratively across boundaries to influence better outcomes for the system and the community, and make progress on issues that cut across agencies, sectors and communities have the capacity to persuade others towards an outcome, winning and maintaining the confidence of government and key stakeholders be self-aware and courageous, creating an environment that empowers, mentors and coaches individuals and teams to deliver their best be passionate about building trust and confidence in the ATO and the tax and superannuation systems work to the highest levels of professional and personal standards, coupled with personal integrity
The key duties of the position include:We are seeking an exceptional leader with extensive knowledge and experience delivering successful outcomes in a large and complex organisation.

As a member of the ATO Executive, you will play a significant leadership role across the ATO and be accountable for the stability and performance of the ATO production systems and ensuring the government's policy agenda is successfully delivered.
You'll ensure we harness the innovative opportunities and improved services that new and emerging technologies can offer, while managing increasing demand and the need to keep our information and systems safe from cyberthreats.

As the Chief Information Officer for the ATO, you will lead the Enterprise Solutions and Technology Group to deliver reliable, intuitive, contemporary and secure technology solutions that foster trust and confidence in the tax, superannuation and registry systems.
You'll also undertake the role of ATO Chief Security Officer, responsible for directing all areas of security to protect the ATO's people, information (including ICT) and assets.
You'll be responsible for the oversight and have decision making authority for all security arrangements across governance, budget management, information, personnel and physical security areas.

You will lead and oversee engagement with senior internal and external stakeholders including representatives from other government agencies, key vendors and suppliers.
You'll work across government and ensure that the ATO is a key contributor to the whole-of-government ICT reform agenda.

You will have strong relationships and work collaboratively with stakeholders to design and deliver contemporary, digital systems in pace with evolving community expectations and in line with digital services provided by other leading organisations.

As one of our most senior leaders, you'll also naturally focus on leading by example, inspiring staff through all your interactions, while also influencing and demonstrating our cultural traits and positive behaviours.

All our ATO Executive senior leaders are expected to:
develop a clear vision of the future that aligns with the purpose and strategic objectives of the ATO be open to new and novel ideas and engage with risk to find innovative and practical solutions have an outward focus and work collaboratively across boundaries to influence better outcomes for the system and the community, and make progress on issues that cut across agencies, sectors and communities have the capacity to persuade others towards an outcome, winning and maintaining the confidence of government and key stakeholders be self-aware and courageous, creating an environment that empowers, mentors and coaches individuals and teams to deliver their best be passionate about building trust and confidence in the ATO and the tax and superannuation systems work to the highest levels of professional and personal standards, coupled with personal integrity To be successful in the SES Band 3 Chief Information Officer role you must also have:a strong record of achievement delivering outcomes for the Government of the day in a tight fiscal environment.
strong business acumen and in-depth technology expertise with demonstrated capacity to represent the ATO, build strategic partnerships and deliver change in a complex and challenging environment significant experience leading, shaping and delivering contemporary IT services and solutions and resolving new, novel and complex issues where there is no precedent.
Tertiary qualifications and specialist knowledge in IT related fields will be highly regarded.We embrace the strength of diversity – through our people and the experiences they bring with them.
We provide reasonable adjustments to support candidates with disability to participate in our recruitment processes and encourage people with disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

Getting to know the Australian Taxation OfficeWe're building a leading tax and superannuation administration known for contemporary service, expertise and integrity.
Our work makes a real difference to the lives of Australians and contributes to their economic and social wellbeing.Our people are committed, innovative, client-focused and collaborative.
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We celebrate and champion diversity to reflect the community we serve.We are a flexible employer and are open to discussing employment arrangements that suit you best at this time.Work within an environment that encourages participation, recognises effort and works to build capability and expertise.

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