Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

The core responsibilities and primary duties for this position within Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) include:

• As an SES Band 2, your success will be measured not only by the performance of Enterprise Technology Division, but by your contribution to the capability, culture, governance and long-term stewardship of DEWR as a whole.
• Shape the department's technology future. Lead the development of enterprise technology strategy, architecture and investment priorities, ensuring technology supports departmental objectives, enables transformation and positions DEWR for future challenges and opportunities.
• Deliver secure and reliable enterprise services. Oversee the provision of stable, high-performing and customer-focused technology services across the department and partner agencies, maintaining a strong focus on service quality, resilience and continuous improvement.
• Strengthen cyber security and organisational resilience. Lead the department's cyber security strategy, governance and assurance activities, ensuring risks are managed appropriately and responses to emerging threats are effective and coordinated.
• Drive technology-enabled transformation. Use technology, data and innovation to improve organisational capability, enhance service delivery and support better outcomes across the department and partner agencies.
• Steward public resources responsibly. Provide oversight of significant technology investments, budgets, procurement activities and commercial partnerships to ensure value for money, effective risk management and strong public sector stewardship.
• Build enduring capability and leadership. Develop future leaders, strengthen organisational resilience and cultivate the capability, culture and expertise required to deliver current priorities while preparing for emerging challenges and opportunities.
• Influence beyond organisational boundaries. Establish trusted relationships across government, industry and partner agencies, representing the department in senior forums and contributing to whole-of-government technology, cyber security and digital agendas.
• Support Closing the Gap through technology leadership. Ensure technology strategies, platforms and digital services are designed with inclusion, accessibility and user needs in mind, partnering with First Nations stakeholders where appropriate and considering how technology can improve outcomes and access for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.
• Contribute to enterprise leadership. Work collaboratively with the Secretary, Executive and senior leaders to strengthen organisational performance, capability and culture while supporting the department's long-term strategic direction.

Mandatory Eligibility & Security Clearance

Applicants must satisfy the following statutory and organizational requirements:

• Citizenship: Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, candidates must generally be Australian citizens to be eligible for engagement.
• Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) security clearance (Baseline, Negative Vetting 1, or Negative Vetting 2 as required by the agency).
• Probationary Period: Employment may be subject to a probationary period, character checks, and pre-engagement screening.
• To succeed in this role, you will have a demonstrated track record leading complex technology environments, driving transformation and delivering secure, reliable services at scale. Highly desirable experience and qualifications include:
• Tertiary qualifications in information technology, computer science, engineering, cyber security, business or a related discipline.
• RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability. This initiative/program is only applicable where the successful applicant will be employed under the Public Service Act 1999. Similar conditions may apply when employed under other Acts. For clarification please contact the advertising agency.

Working Arrangements & Public Sector Benefits

Work Model: Flexible. Details: Flexible working arrangements will be considered in accordance with the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations SES 24(1) Determinatio.

Australian Public Service positions provide comprehensive Commonwealth benefits including a standard 15.4% employer superannuation contribution, attractive leave provisions, and structured career progression pathways across the Australian Public Service.