At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead digital transformation initiatives and manage major information system projects.
- Company: Join a dynamic government department focused on innovation and service improvement.
- Benefits: Full-time role with opportunities for professional growth and impactful work.
- Other info: Be part of a collaborative team driving positive change in government services.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in aged care and health through technology.
- Qualifications: Experience in strategic planning and stakeholder engagement is essential.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.
The First Assistant Secretary, Digital Transformation and Delivery Division (FAS DTDD) provides vision and leadership in developing and implementing information technology initiatives that align with the government’s policy and reform agenda and the department’s business strategy and objectives. As part of the Digital Services executive team, led by the Chief Digital Information Officer, the FAS DTDD role supports the planning and implementation of Budget, government and organisational ICT measures, with a current focus on the Aged Care Transformation Program. The Division supports the department’s business process owners to improve operational effectiveness, service quality and maximise returns from ICT investments.
Responsibilities
- Prioritising, planning and managing a portfolio of major information system projects, ensuring effective delivery, coherent information architecture, and maximum return on investment.
- Ensuring products, services and technical solutions are user-centred, reliable, and meet the required standards, including for security and data management.
- Advise the senior executive of the department on digital design and implementation to deliver government and business outcomes in relation to health, disability and aged care.
- Work collaboratively with the Digital Services executive team and departmental policy area to co-design and deliver a strategic approach.
- Resource planning, demand management, quality assurance, and release assurance.
- Manage workforce and resources within budget allocations to give effect to the above.
Capabilities and Qualifications
- High-level judgement and experience in providing strategic advice to ministers and senior stakeholders.
- Strategic planning that guides organisational direction.
- Ability to drive a positive organisational culture focused on high performance and achievement of high-quality outcomes.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with an emphasis on trust, learning and collaboration.
- Ability to inspire confidence and operate effectively in dynamic and rapidly changing environments, including leading and supporting teams and stakeholders through change.
Employment details
- Seniority level: Not Applicable
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Other
- Industries: Government Administration and Government Relations Services
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