Executive Director Technology & Transformation

South Australian Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF); Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) in South Australia seeks an Executive Director, Technology and Transformation to lead a government‑wide program integrating strategy, technology, investment and transformation.

You will set the strategic direction for AI adoption, digital transformation and productivity, provide authoritative advice to the Treasurer and senior leaders, and build high‑performing teams across government and industry.

Job description

At the Department of Treasury and Finance, we're building a world‑class Treasury for South Australia. It's about the people and the impact we create together.

We're South Australia's lead agency for economic, digital and financial policy outcomes. Our work touches every corner of the state, from enabling front‑line services to driving digital transformation. And we do it all with one purpose: to make life better for the people who call South Australia home.

Why This Role Matters

Technology is changing how government delivers services, manages risk and invests for the future. Your leadership will help ensure South Australia's technology investments deliver lasting value, strengthen public sector capability and improve outcomes for the community.

What You Will Do

As Executive Director, Technology and Transformation, you will lead a significant government‑wide agenda bringing together strategy, technology, investment and transformation.

• Set strategic direction for technology, digital transformation, artificial intelligence and business improvement.
• Lead the Digital Investment Fund, strengthening investment priorities, governance, value for money and benefits realisation.
• Guide the responsible adoption of AI through clear governance, oversight and accountability.
• Provide authoritative advice to the Treasurer, Cabinet and senior government leaders.
• Connect technology, capability, investment with stronger security, productivity and service delivery.
• Build high‑performing teams and partnerships within the department and across government and industry.

What You Bring

You are an accomplished executive who:

• Brings the judgement, credibility and commercial acumen to operate across complex organisations
• Has led significant technology, digital transformation, investment or organisational improvement portfolios
• Translates strategy into clear priorities, disciplined delivery and lasting outcomes
• Understands business cases, procurement, assurance, investment governance and benefits realisation
• Makes complex issues clear and supports sound decisions by boards, executives, government leaders and technical specialists
• Builds trusted relationships, sets clear expectations and creates the conditions for people to perform at their best.

Experience within the South Australian public sector would be valuable, but it is not essential. We welcome executive leaders from commerce, industry, technology and other large, complex organisations who can bring relevant experience and a fresh perspective.

The Impact

The decisions made in this role will influence how government invests in technology, adopts emerging capabilities such as artificial intelligence and delivers services to South Australians.

You will help shape the systems, capabilities and investment priorities that support government for years to come. Working at the centre of government decision‑making, you will have the opportunity to create lasting value for the public sector and the community it serves.

If you can connect ambition with delivery, apply commercial discipline to complex investment and help shape South Australia's digital future, we invite you to apply.

Please note this is fixed term executive appointment | Classification: SAES2