Deputy Chief Information Officer

Acendre; Sydney; On-site; AUD 145,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlements

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing allowance ($295)

Job summary

CDPP is seeking an experienced Deputy Chief Information Officer (EL2) to co-lead the digital transformation of Australia's federal prosecution service. The role reports to the CIO and will drive governance, policy, and innovative ICT initiatives across multiple locations.

The successful candidate will lead high-impact transformations, manage assurance activities, and engage with executive leaders to deliver robust, transparent governance and risk management.

Qualifications

• Extensive technical, professional, and specialist experience at Director level (EL2) in APS governance, performance reporting, and assurance activities.
• A proven track record in leading complex ICT procurement activities.
• Highly developed research and analysis skills; can translate outputs into clear policies and documents.
• Operational understanding of DTA policies and frameworks.
• Outstanding executive leadership, communication, and influence skills with executives.
• Ability to drive high-performance culture through transparent reporting and collaborative leadership.
• Excellent people management, leadership capability and judgement skills.
• High personal drive, initiative, integrity, emotional intelligence, and APS ethics commitment.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex ICT transformations and governance initiatives across the agency.
• Own the operational governance framework and strengthen performance reporting.
• Mitigate enterprise risk, shape ICT policy, and embed rigorous quality assurance.
• Influence and collaborate with executive leaders across the agency.

Skills

Executive leadership

APS governance

Procurement leadership

Policy drafting

Stakeholder communication

Performance reporting

Analytical thinking

Integrity & ethics

Job description

• Position may be offered at any of the CDPP locations: Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Canberra, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney or Townsville

As the Deputy Chief Information Officer (DCIO) at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) (CDPP), you will co‑lead the digital transformation of Australia’s federal prosecution service. Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), you will serve as a vital strategic partner, driving innovation, robust governance, and modernisation across the agency.

• Extensive technical, professional, and specialist experience at the Director (Executive Level 2) level in APS governance, performance reporting, and assurance activities;
• A proven track record in leading complex ICT procurement activities;
• Highly developed research and analysis skills, with the ability to draw evidence-based conclusions and translate complex analytical outputs into clear, accurate, and well‑written documents and policies;
• Operational understanding of the Digital Transformation Agency’s (DTA) policies and frameworks;
• Outstanding executive leadership, communication, and influence skills, with the ability to engage confidently with executives, and establish trusted relationships with them;
• The ability to drive a high-performance culture through transparent reporting and collaborative leadership;
• Excellent people management skills, leadership capability, and judgment skills; and
• High personal drive, initiative, integrity, emotional intelligence, and a strong commitment to APS values and ethics.

• Executive Level 2 (EL2)
• $145,141 - $164,282 plus 15.4% employer super contribution
• Position may be offered at any of the CDPP locations: Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Canberra, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney or Townsville

As the Deputy Chief Information Officer (DCIO) at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) (CDPP), you will co‑lead the digital transformation of Australia’s federal prosecution service. Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), you will serve as a vital strategic partner, driving innovation, robust governance, and modernisation across the agency.

• Extensive technical, professional, and specialist experience at the Director (Executive Level 2) level in APS governance, performance reporting, and assurance activities;
• A proven track record in leading complex ICT procurement activities;
• Highly developed research and analysis skills, with the ability to draw evidence-based conclusions and translate complex analytical outputs into clear, accurate, and well‑written documents and policies;
• Operational understanding of the Digital Transformation Agency’s (DTA) policies and frameworks;
• Outstanding executive leadership, communication, and influence skills, with the ability to engage confidently with executives, and establish trusted relationships with them;
• The ability to drive a high-performance culture through transparent reporting and collaborative leadership;
• Excellent people management skills, leadership capability, and judgment skills; and
• High personal drive, initiative, integrity, emotional intelligence, and a strong commitment to APS values and ethics.

What we are you looking for

This role is ideal for a highly experienced EL2 seeking a lateral move, or a senior Executive Level 1 (EL1) with extensive periods acting at the EL2 level who is ready to step up into a senior executive leadership capacity.

This senior position offers a high degree of autonomy and accountability to lead complex, high‑impact ICT transformations and governance initiatives.

You will take ownership of the operational governance framework, strengthening performance reporting, mitigating enterprise risk, shaping ICT policy, and embedding rigorous quality assurance.

This is an opportunity to influence the technological capabilities supporting federal justice in Australia while shaping strategy, leading diverse technical and operational teams, and closely collaborating with executive leaders across the agency.

No matter where you work with us, you’ll have access to:

• unique and challenging work;
• professional development opportunities;
• generous leave entitlements with additional paid time off during the Christmas close‑down period;
• clear and transparent salary progression, and scheduled salary increases;
• 15.4% superannuation;
• flexible working arrangements that promote work‑life balance;
• a $295 annual wellbeing allowance; and
• free and confidential 24/7 counselling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available for staff and their family members.

*Please refer to Candidate Information Pack for details.