Deputy Chief Information Officer

Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15.4% superannuation

Flexible working arrangements

Annual wellbeing allowance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions in Sydney CBD seeks a Deputy Chief Information Officer (DCIO) to co-lead the agency's digital transformation. Reporting to the CIO, this role acts as a strategic partner, driving innovation, governance, and modernisation across the service.

You will bring extensive EL2 APS governance experience, lead ICT procurement, shape policy, and guide a high-performance ICT team while collaborating with executive leaders across the agency.

Qualifications

• Extensive EL2 governance, APS reporting, and assurance experience.
• Proven track record in leading ICT procurement activities.
• Strong ability to translate analytical outputs into clear policies and documents.
• Operational understanding of APS policies and ICT governance frameworks.
• Outstanding executive leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to drive high-performance culture through transparent reporting.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead the digital transformation of Australia's federal prosecution service.
• Own and strengthen the operational governance framework, performance reporting, and enterprise risk mitigation.
• Shape ICT policy and embed rigorous quality assurance across projects.
• Lead diverse technical and operational teams and collaborate with executive leaders.

Job description

Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions - Sydney CBD NSW

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.

What will you bring?

• Extensive technical, professional, and specialist experience at the Director (Executive Level 2, EL2) level in Australian Public Service (APS) governance, performance reporting, and assurance activities;
• A proven track record in leading complex Information & Communication Technology (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;
• 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.