Chief Technology And Strategy Officer

• A unique leadership opportunity for a dynamic executive looking for a career defining role.
• Attractive salary package with a five-year executive contract.
• We are proud to support flexibility, lets discuss what this means for you.

Our organisation

Gippsland Water takes pride in its place in the Gippsland community.

We are dedicated to providing sustainable and reliable water and wastewater services to communities. With a strong commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship, we strive to meet the evolving needs of our customers while ensuring the responsible management of water resources.

We are committed to ensuring that Gippsland Water remains a great place to work. We do this by:

• Offering a flexible and stimulating workplace and investing in our people to enable us to adapt to the changing needs of our region.
• Building the capability and culture of our people into a more highly skilled, professional, customer focused and efficient organisation.

We also provide a range of employee benefits that will make your experience working at Gippsland Water both professionally and personally rewarding.

Do work that matters

As the Chief Technology and Strategy Officer, you will be a key member of our executive leadership team, responsible for shaping and executing our strategic vision while driving technological innovation across our organisation. You will lead the development and implementation of comprehensive strategies to optimise operational efficiency, enhance customer experience, and ensure the long-term sustainability of our water services.

Guiding us through the transition to a digital utility, you’ll actively engage with diverse stakeholder groups and successfully drive transformative changes and deliver technology solutions that will reshape how we work and how we serve our customers.

You’ll be a person that others genuinely want to be around and collaborate with. The relationships you manage both inside and outside of our business, have the ability to create dynamic shifts in the way we do business. Your focus on our people coupled with your imagination and creative approach to generating new ideas, will set the standard that we aspire to.

We’re interested in hearing from people who possess:

• Substantial experience in Technology at a Senior Management or Executive level.
• Demonstrated expertise in conceptual and strategic thinking.
• A collaborative style that is innate and inspires others to want to work with you.
• Proven leadership in delivering technology solutions with great internal and external customer outcomes.

We know we are asking a lot for this Executive role, and if you don’t currently meet all criteria, that’s fine by us. We are committed to providing the necessary support for the right candidate to grow into the role, however possessing a tertiary qualification in a related field, and being a genuine and collaborative leader is a must.

Here you’ll thrive. You’ll be supported when faced with challenges and empowered to tackle new opportunities.

Have we piqued your interest?

For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Sarah Cumming, Managing Director on 0437 679 *** until Wednesday 27 March and Chris Wood, Acting General Manager of Business Transformation on 0427 835 *** from 28 March to 15 April.

How to apply

To apply, please send us a letter outlining your experience, skills and how they align with the requirements of the role along with a copy of your resume. We recommend you apply as soon as possible.

Applications close 9:00am Monday 15 April 2024.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake psychometric testing, a pre-employment medical and a National Police Check.