Digital Transformation & Innovation Lead

Aurion; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary increases

Flexible working arrangements

LeisureFit membership

Birthday Leave

Parental leave

Leave purchase

Superannuation co-contribution

Professional development

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

The City of Melville is seeking an ICT Projects & Innovation Manager to lead the delivery of the Digital Strategy programme and align initiatives with customer-focused digital solutions.

You will oversee a diverse portfolio of ICT, digital transformation and technology initiatives, guiding projects from discovery through to implementation while strengthening cyber resilience and data capability. This role requires senior leadership, strategic thinking and strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in information technology, computer science or a related discipline, or substantial equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years of management experience in ICT or digital projects.
• Experience leading ICT/digital transformation initiatives with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to develop roadmaps, investment proposals, business cases and delivery plans.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture, cloud platforms, data, cyber security and service transition.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the City’s Digital Strategy programme of work and roadmaps.
• Oversee a diverse portfolio of digital, technology and innovation initiatives.
• Guide projects from discovery and business case development through to implementation.
• Strengthen digital services, data capability, AI capability, automation and cyber resilience.
• Embed human-centred design, continuous improvement and responsible innovation.
• Build trusted partnerships across the organisation and with strategic suppliers.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of project, architecture and analysis professionals.
• Establish strong ICT project governance, risk management and benefits-realisation practices.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Communication

Financial acumen

Education

Tertiary qualification in IT or related discipline

Job description

The City of Melville is seeking an ICT Projects & Innovation Manager to lead the delivery of the Digital Strategy programme and align initiatives with customer-focused digital solutions.

You will oversee a diverse portfolio of ICT, digital transformation and technology initiatives, guiding projects from discovery through to implementation while strengthening cyber resilience and data capability. This role requires senior leadership, strategic thinking and strong stakeholder engagement.