Assistant Director ICT Strategy and Investment

Department of Communities; Fremantle; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Carer Friendly accreditation

Flexible leave

Public holidays

Superannuation 12%

Novated leases

Work laptop

Job summary

Department of Communities in Western Australia is seeking an Assistant Director ICT Strategy and Investment to drive alignment between ICT strategy, services and digital transformation. You will set architecture standards, strategies, plans and processes for adopting changes.

You will establish and monitor ICT investment initiatives from concept to business case, assess risks arising from changes to systems or projects, and provide strategic advice on emerging technologies to support service

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance and alignment between Departmental Strategies, Services and Digital transformation activities by setting ICT Architecture Reference Standards, Strategy, Plans and Processes.
• Establishing and monitoring ICT Investment initiatives from concept to business case and assessing consequences and risks arising from changes to Systems or Projects.
• Providing strategic advice concerning emerging Information and technology best practise, technologies and trends for ICT service delivery.
• Represents the Department and Directorate in consultations and negotiations with Government Agencies and other relevant bodies.

Job description

More Than Just a Job!

At Communities we play a vital role in supporting and strengthening communities across Western Australia. We provide services and work with our partners to keep children safe, provide vital community services, including in emergencies, address homelessness, prevent family and domestic violence and provide stewardship for the disability sector. Our work also includes regulating early childhood education and care and leading initiatives across women’s interests, youth, seniors and ageing, carers, and volunteering.

Why Work With Us?

• We offer some of the most competitive public sector wages in Australia.
• We are a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program.
• Flexible work options – flexi leave, banked leave and public service holidays.
• More for your future – 12 per cent employer super contributions.
• Smart salary packaging – novated leases & work laptops.

Read more about the benefits of working with us.

Your Role. Your Impact.

Step into the world of Information Services, where your work is more than just a job. As the Assistant Director ICT Strategy and Investment, you:

• Ensuring compliance and alignment between Departmental Strategies, Services and Digital transformation activities, and emerging Information best practise and technology directions by setting the ICT Architecture Reference Standards, Strategy, Plans and Processes for the adoption of changes.
• Establishing and monitoring ICT Investment initiatives, from concept to business case and initiates the assessment of consequences and risks arising from decisions to modify Systems or Projects incorporated in Directorate Plans.
• Providing strategic advice concerning emerging Information and technology best practise, technologies and trends, and their application to support current and future Information and Technology Service Delivery.
• Represents the Department and Directorate in consultations and negotiations with Government Agencies and other relevant bodies.

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We believe all our people are leaders, regardless of their role. Our Leadership Expectations , outlined in Building Leadership Impact, describe the behaviours and mindsets we value. The leadership context for this position is Multiple Area Leader. If you’d like to know more about the team or the role, connect with Susan Wilson, Chief Information Officer, on 0423 889 475. For more details, please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Opportunities Available

One [1] full-time permanent positions available. Applicants will be considered for this vacancy and may also be considered for similar roles at the same level and location arising from this recruitment process. Applicants will be considered for vacancies in the location of the advertised role/location preferences specified in their application.

Equity and Diversity

Communities’ welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people with diverse sexualities and genders, youth, women, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Please let us know if there are adjustments we can make to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, as well as in the workplace. Please contact Margia Munoz, Human Resources Advisor on 0466 171 398 or via email on [e-mail]. If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

Integrity and Honesty

In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. To read more, click here.

Need Assistance?

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Contact: Margia Munoz, Human Resources Advisor on 0466 171 398 or via email on [e-mail].

We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:
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Please note: This recruitment process may be closed or withdrawn at any stage. Applicants will be notified if this occurs. Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.