Chief Information and Technology Officer

Parliament of Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 230,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Parliament of Victoria is seeking a Chief Information and Technology Officer to lead technology strategy and transformation for the Parliament, ensuring secure, reliable services across multiple locations. This executive role reports to the Secretary and shapes a broad portfolio including IT, Library, Broadcast and Hansard.

The role demands postgraduate qualifications, strong leadership, and a proven track record in governance, risk, and investment management within complex public sector

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in technology strategy, governance, and enterprise architecture.
• Strong cyber security, cloud, and infrastructure knowledge.
• Proven ability to lead diverse, executive-level stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology strategy, enterprise architecture, cyber security, and digital product delivery.
• Drive transformation with benefits realisation and value for money.
• Provide executive leadership for IT, Library, Broadcast and Hansard.
• Oversee governance, investment, partnerships, resilience and disaster recovery.
• Build a high-performing, service-oriented workforce and partnerships.

Skills

Technology strategy

Governance

Enterprise architecture

Cyber security

Cloud & infrastructure

Service delivery

People leadership

Education

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

Chief Information and Technology Officer

Parliament of Victoria – East Melbourne VIC

Chief Information and Technology Officer

Department of Parliamentary Services

• Ongoing, full-time
• Lead the technology strategy and transformation agenda for an institution at the heart of Victorian democracy.
• Hold executive accountability for secure, reliable and contemporary technology and information services across more than 130 locations.
• Shape a high-performing, values-led portfolio spanning Information Technology, the Parliamentary Library, Broadcast and Hansard.

About the role

The Chief Information and Technology Officer is a pivotal executive leadership role within the Department of Parliamentary Services. Reporting to the Secretary, DPS, you will set the strategic direction for technology, information and digital capability while ensuring the ongoing security, resilience and performance of essential services that support Members of Parliament, parliamentary departments and the institution of Parliament. As a member of the DPS Leadership Team, you will lead a broad information services portfolio and connect long-term strategy, governance, investment and workforce capability with high-quality operational delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead technology strategy, enterprise architecture, cyber security, digital products, applications, infrastructure, data and information management, project delivery and end-user services.
• Drive technology-enabled, business-led transformation and innovation, with a strong focus on benefits realisation, stakeholder adoption and value for money.
• Provide executive leadership for Information Technology, the Parliamentary Library, Broadcast and Hansard functions.
• Oversee technology governance, investment, commercial partnerships, operational resilience, disaster recovery and critical incident preparedness.
• Build and develop a high-performing, service-oriented workforce and trusted relationships across Parliament and with external partners.

About you

• Deep expertise across technology strategy and governance, enterprise architecture, cyber security, cloud and infrastructure, applications, service delivery, critical incident management and operational resilience.
• Strong commercial, financial and people leadership capability, with the influence to advise executives and diverse stakeholders on complex technology, risk and investment matters.
• Proven reputation as a visible values-led leader who can inspire a growth mind-set, across multidisciplinary teams.

Postgraduate qualifications and relevant professional certifications will be highly regarded.

Applications close on Sunday, 22 November 2026 and applicants may be contacted before the advertisement closes.

About the Department of Parliamentary Services

The Department of Parliamentary Services delivers impartial, professional, and innovative services to support Victoria's elected representatives, the democratic process and the Parliament as an institution.

Through our commitment to diversity and equality, we are actively engaged in promoting and maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment where all employees are respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background.

Our team members are the key to our success and bring new and innovative responses to issues and challenges we face in our work in the delivery of quality services to support the work of the Parliament.

Why work for us?

We offer a unique workplace that sits at the heart of Victorian democracy. You will work in a historic precinct with modern technology, contributing to an institution that values integrity, professional growth, and a supportive team culture.

Accessibility

If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process for this role, please contact Parliament's Recruitment Team via email ***********@parliament.vic.gov.au.

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