Senior Executive Service Band 2 – Enterprise Systems Division

Senior Executive Service Band 2 - Enterprise Systems Division Introduction Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) plays a critical role in enabling Defence military and business operations. The Defence Digital Group (DDG) oversees over $2 billion of ICT expenditure per annum and the Australian Government is investing over $5 billion in new ICT capabilities in the national security sector over the coming decade. Our ideal candidate will have a strong background in successful delivery of significant business outcomes in complex and large scale ICT environments, together with a well-developed ability to negotiate outcomes in a contested environment. You will require astute judgement and political awareness, and an ability to influence and provide compelling argument to Defence Senior Leadership. You will also have excellent interpersonal and representational skills, a strong results orientation, resilience, and a proactive approach to professional and organisational development. You will exemplify Defence Values and Behaviours and engender a culture of innovation, collaboration and agility. You will be self-aware, and positive in considering and respecting a diversity of ideas and perspectives of others. The Role The Defence Digital Group (DDG) is seeking an outstanding senior executive to lead its Enterprise Systems Division. DDG is responsible for ensuring Defence has a dependable, secure and integrated Defence Information Environment to support military operations and wider Defence business. As First Assistant Secretary Enterprise Systems Division you will be responsible for: Leading the Enterprise Systems Division to deliver quality integrated ICT effects focused on the Defence enterprise and infrastructure in support of Defence’s strategic direction; Leading the delivery of priorities under the National Defence Strategy by pivoting the Division to contemporary architecture and platforms, and an agile mindset and methodologies. Working with Joint, Service and Defence Enabling Groups to deliver and sustain systems, applications, and networks within Australia, overseas, and in support of allied and coalition requirements; Managing a multi-billion dollar program and project portfolio; and Providing strategic leadership on delivery and sustainment strategies and projects, both within DDG and to the broader Defence portfolio. To be a strong contender for this role, you will need to have extensive ICT experience, understand technology and design, and have a good understanding of capability development and life cycle management. You will have demonstrated experience in managing large and diverse workforces, and have a demonstrated ability to provide: Capability outcomes supporting high cost, highly visible, large scale and complex programs and projects; Program and capability sustainment for integrated effects; and Strategy, design and technology solutions at scale. You will have strong communication skills, and an ability to communicate highly technical information to non-technical senior Defence executives, Ministers and the Government more generally. An understanding of Defence, particularly the acquisition and sustainment functions of major program delivery, is desirable. In short, we are looking for a person who is: A collaborative and driven leader; A change leader capable of driving significant organisational transformation; An exceptional communicator and manager; and An innovative and adaptable ICT Professional. Application Closing Date: 11:30PM (AEDT), Thursday 12 February 2026 For further information please review the job information pack, reference DDG/00033/26 on #J-18808-Ljbffr