Executive Director/Chief Information Officer

Executive Director/Chief Information Officer - Business Technology Services

• Senior leadership role in the Executive Division
• Public Entity Senior Executive Service-2
• Based in Melbourne CBD (regular travel required to Ballarat), with hybrid working arrangements

What we offer

The State Revenue Office is the Victorian Government's revenue management agency, administering a range of taxes, duties, levies, grants and subsidies.

We aim to develop our people to achieve great outcomes for the Victorian community. We offer flexible working arrangements and a workplace culture that is rewarding and productive, where contributions are valued and recognised, expectations are clear, and treatment is fair and equitable. We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing an inclusive, accessible and safe working environment. Find out more about working at the SRO at sro.vic.gov.au/careers, or via our LinkedIn page.

The opportunity  
The Executive Director/CIO is responsible for leading the Business Technology Services Division and providing input into the strategic direction of the SRO as a key member of the Executive team. The role also provides expert advice, guidance, management and leadership across all aspects of the SRO's digital environment including software platforms, applications and digital product design, solutions delivery and support, cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, IT strategy, architecture and data management, planning, procurement and project management.

Reporting to the Commissioner of State Revenue, you will be responsible for:

• Leading and managing the Business Technology Services Division across all aspects of the portfolio.
• Maintaining an efficient and cost-effective revenue management systems environment, together with delivering the highest standards of cybersecurity.
• Ensuring that the technology used by the SRO is up-to-date, efficient and cost-effective and provides modern services for both our customers and staff.
• Contributing to the leadership and continuous improvement of the SRO and its culture.
• Ensuring robust and effective financial management across all aspects of the SRO's technology program  

Who we are looking for
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated extensive and successful senior leadership experience providing strategic digital and information technology capability and services in a complex multistakeholder environment.
• Significant successful experience in the establishment and management of strategic IT contracts and partnerships and the delivery of complex systems modernisation programs.
• High level communication, negotiation and demonstrated people management skills.
• Demonstrated strategic and operational business planning experience, including a sound understanding of business performance measures and corporate outcomes.
• A deep understanding of modern technology and how it can be applied to benefit customers and employees.

How to apply
Submit an application via the ‘Apply now' button by 11.59pm on Sunday 19 November 2023. You will need to upload a cover letter and a resume.

More information
You can find out more about this role via the position description. You can also contact Vic Raymond, Acting Chief Information Officer, via email at vic.raymond@sro.vic.gov.au and he will organise a time for a call.

If you need a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format, email HRServices@sro.vic.gov.au.

Please note,as part of our selection process, we conduct pre-appointment checks including those related to references, identity, qualifications, work history, work visa, and police record history.

This role may be subject to a probation period.