Ready to shape the future of ICT in government? Join DAFF as an SES leader and play a pivotal role in delivering secure, innovative, and value-driven ICT services that enable Australia's agricultural, fisheries, and forestry sectors to thrive. This is your opportunity to lead strategic initiatives, influence national outcomes, and make a lasting impact. The key duties of the position include As the Assistant Secretary, ICT Enabling Services, the duties of the role include: Strategic Leadership Leadership of a multidisciplinary branch comprising business engagement, strategy and performance, commercial management, ICT procurement, and enabling managed services arrangements. Capability Delivery Oversee the development and delivery of key ICT strategies such as the ICT Strategic Plan, Cyber Security Strategy and other relevant strategies. Ensure oversight of ICT investment through portfolio management Operational Excellence Ensure contracts and ICT services are fit for purpose, value for money and procured in line with whole of government standards. Establish robust service management practices and processes for engagement with the broader ICT division. Stakeholder Engagement Build strong partnerships across the department, industry, government agencies, and technology providers. Work collaboratively in the division, supporting a 'One DAFF' culture. Governance & Assurance Monitor financial and performance metrics and continuously monitor contracts and arrangements. To be successful in the role you will need to meet the Senior Executive Service capability for the SES Band 1 level, and you will have the following: Demonstrated deep understanding of Commonwealth Public Service and a strong grasp of the procurement, commercial management and governance. Demonstrated ability to engage with stakeholders, build relationships and support delivery of ICT services to business. Demonstrated ability to support operations of ICT through strategic planning of an ICT strategy. Outstanding executive leadership skills, a substantial record of achievement and a reputation for ethics, innovation and delivery of results. Excellent stakeholder relationship skills and experience in engaging with internal and external stakeholders at all levels to explore opportunities and solve complex problems. Ability to represent the department at a range of forums. Demonstrating a strategic perspective and ability to manage competing demands and work to tight deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively with all audiences, be articulate and persuasive and capable of guiding negotiations to a point of resolution in a facilitative way. Demonstrated public service professionalism and application of integrity and probity.
