Chief Information Officer @ Victorian Ombudsman

• Enterprise-wide technology and people leadership role
• In partnership with the executive team, shape a forward-looking ICT Strategy and Roadmap that provides accessible and innovative service to the Victorian Community
• Inspiring people leader and business partner, delivering service excellence

The Position

This is an exceptional opportunity to champion ICT capability and continuous improvement in an agency that promotes good governance, accountability, fairness, and integrity in the public sector for the benefit of all Victorians.

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) drives the organisation’s ICT strategy and roadmap, creating innovative technology solutions, and delivering robust security governance and information management.

Leading the Knowledge and Technology Team, the CIO role models a culture that focuses on building collaborative internal relationships and partnerships, providing deep technical expertise and contemporary ICT thought leadership.

You will be an accomplished people centred technology executive who brings experience in enterprise-wide strategic leadership, operational excellence and providing trusted advice to the executive team that is risk based, forward looking and contemporary.

The successful appointee will have a reputation for demonstrating values driven leadership and upholding the highest levels of ethics and integrity. Tertiary qualifications in information technology and contemporary people leadership experience are essential. Please review the position description for full details.

The Organisation

The Victorian Ombudsman (VO) provides a free, independent, accessible and impartial service to the public. Our purpose is to ensure fairness for the public in their dealings with the Victorian public sector, to improve public administration, and engage with public organisations, the government sector and the broader community.

The VO’s role is to ensure that the services of state and local government and other public organisations are delivered in a fair and reasonable manner that is compatible with the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic), and that human rights have been taken into consideration in decision making.

The Knowledge and Technology Team forms part of the Corporate Services division. Its purpose statement is Partners in Integrity, Leading. Enabling Supporting.

To apply: please visit https://futureleadership.com.au/opportunities/chief-information-officer-vomcio0625/ and click ‘Apply Now’, using reference VOMcio0625, addressing your cover letter and resume to David Baber and Alice Silver of Future Leadership, or call 1300 347 437 for further information.