Executive Branch Manager, Digital Strategy, Services And Transformation | Full-Time Executive

Closes: 16 February 2024
Classification: Executive Level 1.4
Position No: E841
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 02 February 2024
Contact Officer: Angela Spence on
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Details: The Education Directorate has a long-term vacancy to fill the position of Executive Branch ManagerDigital Strategy, Services and Transformation.
The Executive Branch Manager (EBM) works to the Executive Group Manager, Service Design and Delivery and is a member of the Directorate’s executive team to provide strategic leadership for the ACT in school education, early childhood care and education.
The EBM is pivotal to guiding the Directorate’s engagement with digital transformation and alignment to the ACT Government’s Digital Canberra concept. The EBM leads significant change management and business innovation across the Directorate and is accountable for the design and delivery of Education’s Digital Strategy and records management program. The EBM leads a range of ICT programs, business transformation initiatives and is responsible for the design and implementation of the service delivery arrangements with Shared Services ICT.
The EBM also fulfils a leadership role across the ACT Public Service – participating in cross government working committees and project boards. The EBM also represents the Directorate on national committees and working groups including the National Systems Interoperability Program and Chief Information Officers’ forums.
The EBM requires a diverse skill set – encompassing in-house consultancy services, strategist, risk management, contract management, service delivery assurance and strategic stakeholder consultation.
Key responsibilities of the Chief Information Officer role are:
Development and implementation of the Directorates e-learning strategy
Development and implementation of contemporary e-business systems and associated business transformation
Management of the Directorate’s information assets including information and cybersecurity.
Strategic management of the Directorates ICT portfolio and assets
Relationship and service delivery management of the Directorates portfolio within the Whole of Government ICT service framework.
The function provides advice to Deputy Director-General, Director-General, other members of the organisation’s executive team and the Minister and Cabinet.
Remuneration: The position attracts a remuneration package ranging from $274,784 - $285,773 depending on current superannuation arrangements of the successful applicant. This includes a cash component of $244,201.
Contract: The successful applicant will be engaged under a performance-based long-term contract for a period of up to five years. Prospective applicants should be aware that long-term engagements are tabled in the ACT Legislative Assembly.
How to Apply: Applications should include a maximum one-page pitch against the Executive Capabilities and a current Curriculum Vitae with the details of two referees.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
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