Senior ICT Infrastructure Portfolio Director – BDCP Eligible

Australian Department of Defence; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 144,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BDCP entitlement

Defence superannuation up to 15.4%

Job summary

Australian Department of Defence in Melbourne seeks an ICT Infrastructure Project Director to lead a large, complex portfolio and ensure technology outcomes align with organisational priorities and customer needs. You will manage a multidisciplinary team and oversee governance, reporting, and finance functions to deliver measurable benefits.

The role provides executive-level leadership across diverse teams and requires strong collaboration with Defence senior leadership to drive strategic

Qualifications

• Senior ICT leader with extensive experience managing large technology portfolios and programs.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across governance, reporting, and finance functions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of a portfolio of ~100 ICT projects, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and customer needs.
• Oversee project initiation, delivery, risk and issue management, financial stewardship, and executive reporting.
• Provide leadership to a multidisciplinary workforce and govern across business and technical domains.
• Mentor and guide project teams and engage Defence senior leadership to link executives with staff.

Job description

Australian Department of Defence in Melbourne seeks an ICT Infrastructure Project Director to lead a large, complex portfolio and ensure technology outcomes align with organisational priorities and customer needs. You will manage a multidisciplinary team and oversee governance, reporting, and finance functions to deliver measurable benefits.

The role provides executive-level leadership across diverse teams and requires strong collaboration with Defence senior leadership to drive strategic