El1 Assistant Director–Ciam - Contract - Canberra / Sydney / Melbourne / Brisbane / Adelaide

Urgent requirement of EL1 Assistant Director–CIAM - Contract - Canberra / Sydney / Melbourne / Brisbane / AdelaideRequirementsThe Assistant Director plays a strategic leadership role within the Identity and Access Management (IAM) function, situated within the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) at the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA). This position is responsible for providing direction, oversight, and governance for customer identity and access management (CIAM) initiatives within an Azure and AWS Cloud environment.Key Responsibilities:

• Executing the strategic vision and roadmap provided by the Architecture Team for CIAM, aligning with agency goals and industry best practices.

• Lead cross-functional teams to execute CIAM projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with project objectives.

• Provide oversight and governance for the CIAM solution, monitoring performance, compliance, and risk factors.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and prioritize CIAM requirements, advocating for resources and support as needed.

• Foster a culture of collaboration and innovation within the CIAM team, promoting continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

• Serve as a key point of contact for CIAM-related matters, representing the CIAM function in meetings and discussions with senior leadership.

Essential skills and experience

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry best practices related to CIAM and identity governance.

• Proven experience in strategic leadership roles, with a focus on customer identity and access management.

• Experience in leading CIAM teams and projects.

• Experience in any CIAM products such as Auth0, Okta, ForgeRock, Ping, and Akamai, or equivalent.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively.

• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and driving large-scale initiatives to successful outcomes.

• Hold a positive attitude towards people with disability, aligning with the core purpose of the NDIA.

• Ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 clearance.

Desirable criteria

• Experience in leading CIAM or IAM teams and projects

• Demonstrated positive attitude towards people with disability, aligning with the core purpose of the NDIA.

Duration: 12 monthsEligibility: Australian/NZ Citizens/PR Holders with Baseline/NV1 Clearance (Department can sponsor the Baseline/NV1 Clearance)Email: