Chief Technology Officer

Chief Technology Officer | City of Gold Coast

• Lead ICT in Australia’s second largest local government.
• Achieve Council’s vision for a modern, globally connected city.
• Gold Coast - Inspired by Lifestyle. Driven by Opportunity.

The City of Gold Coast is creating a modern, globally connected city in one of the fastest-growing regions in Australia. The City is seeking an outstanding Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to provide executive leadership to all facets of the organisation’s ICT function.
Reporting to the Executive Manager Business Services, and leading a technical team of 203 staff, the CTO is responsible for ensuring the City provides business-outcome driven ICT solutions and services that maximise value for money and maintain utmost security.
Key responsibilities:

• Development and delivery of an integrated ICT Strategy.
• Providing leadership and direction across a continually emerging technically complex and diverse portfolio of information technology initiatives and priority strategies.
• Digital transformation through high-quality business technology, communications and information systems.
• Inspiring the direction and purpose of a high performing team.

To be successful in this role you will be an experienced ICT leader who has enjoyed success in a role of a similar size and scope, including the delivery of an ICT strategic plan, business technology strategy, information security and risk management services.
Superior analytical skills and problem-solving capability, outstanding communication and interpersonal skills will be essential to success in this role.
It is an exciting time to join the City of Gold Coast and contribute to its performance and organisational development as it transforms into a nimble, outcome orientated organisation. Under the leadership of the CEO, performance and cultural transformation is underway to prepare council and the community for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Please visit www.leadingroles.com.au to download the Executive Information Package or contact Belinda Walker on 0411 449 447 for a confidential discussion.
Applications close 5pm Monday 13 May 2024.