Director-City Data

• Key leadership role with broad focus and impact
• 3-year Executive contract
• Attractive salary package on offer + flexible work arrangements

Situated on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin nation, Melbourne has long been considered one of the world’s most liveable and prosperous cities and a thriving, successful example of multiculturalism and diversity.
At the heart of this is the City of Melbourne, a proud organisation positioned to excel as a leading capital city by delivering what matters most to those who work, live, study, visit and invest here. Each day, we work with passion and purpose so that together we achieve incredible things.
How this position will contribute and make a difference to Team Melbourne…
The Director City Data position is CoM’s Chief Data Officer responsible for the strategic oversight, guidance and delivery of community and organisational data and insights. In this role, you will lead and guide CoM’s transition to becoming a global leader in data-enabled, evidence based, city decision making that is admired, and influences key partners and stakeholders within the private and public sectors.
This is an exciting role brimming with opportunity to influence organisational data practices including, effective data governance frameworks and leading the delivery of CoM’s data strategy. You will inherit a team of data expertswho are keen to be part of the continual evolution of how our organisation utilises the power of data to bring positive community outcomes to life.
What you will bring…

• You are a leader who has a natural coaching, empowering and mentoring style and develops high performing and collaborative teams;
• You are an exceptional relationship builder and communicator, always providing stakeholders with a positive experience reflective of the values and behaviours of CoM;
• You have a collaborative work style and will actively contribute to strategic planning, implementation and achievement of organisation wide initiatives;
• Confident in presenting, you will profile CoM’s Data and Insights capability in national and international forums to ensure CoM is positioned and recognised as a global leader in government data practices;
• You will bring your expertise in leading a data and insights team, with a forward thinking outlook keen to explore new and better ways of working.

This is a CDO role like no other – open to experienced people leaders in this sphere and connecting your technical data know-how in a role where there is both organisational and Melbourne wide impact.
The City of Melbourne is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity and equal opportunity. We welcome applications from experienced leaders who hold our values and have a commitment to empower a workforce where people feel connected, safe and supported so that they can be at their best and deliver great outcomes for the community.
How to apply…
As part of the online application form you are required to:

• attach your resume
• attach a separate cover letter outlining why you are keen for this opportunity (no more than one page)

For any questions relating to this role please refer to the attached position description or contact Tony Gustin, Chief Information Officer E: tony.gustin@melbourne.vic.gov.au
Applications will be accepted up until 11:45pm, Friday 9 Febuary, 2024.
For further information about recruitment, please contact E: quetta.serradura@melbourne.vic.gov.au or
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Contact Email tony.gustin@melbourne.vic.gov.au