Strategic Director of Tech & Digital Transformation

Department of Treasury and Finance; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Treasury and Finance in South Australia seeks an executive leader to set the strategic direction for technology, digital transformation and AI across government, and to lead the Digital Investment Fund. You will guide investments, governance and benefits realisation, while providing authoritative advice to senior leaders and boards.

The role focuses on connecting capability, investment, security and service delivery to improve outcomes for the community and strengthen public sector

Qualifications

• Leads with judgment, credibility and commercial acumen across complex organisations.
• Translates strategy into disciplined delivery and lasting outcomes.
• Understands business cases, procurement, assurance and benefits realisation.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Digital transformation

Investment governance

AI governance

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Department of Treasury and Finance in South Australia seeks an executive leader to set the strategic direction for technology, digital transformation and AI across government, and to lead the Digital Investment Fund. You will guide investments, governance and benefits realisation, while providing authoritative advice to senior leaders and boards.

The role focuses on connecting capability, investment, security and service delivery to improve outcomes for the community and strengthen public sector