Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade in advertisement
Occupation: IT and telecommunications
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/002960
Chief Information and Technology Officer
Department of Parliamentary Services
Why join us?
About the role
The Chief Information and Technology Officer is a pivotal executive leadership role within the Department of Parliamentary Services. Reporting to the Secretary, DPS, you will set the strategic direction for technology, information and digital capability while ensuring the ongoing security, resilience and performance of essential services that support Members of Parliament, parliamentary departments and the institution of Parliament. As a member of the DPS Leadership Team, you will lead a broad information services portfolio and connect long-term strategy, governance, investment and workforce capability with high-quality operational delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
About you
Postgraduate qualifications and relevant professional certifications will be highly regarded.
The recruitment process
Application: Submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for this executive opportunity.
Initial screening: Shortlisted applicants may be invited to an introductory discussion with the Recruitment Team.
Executive selection: Suitable applicants will participate in a formal selection process, which may include panel interviews and further assessment.
Final checks: Preferred applicants will be subject to professional reference checks, pre-employment misconduct screening and a National Police Check.
Applications close on Sunday, 22 November 2026 and applicants may be contacted before the advertisement closes.
About the Department of Parliamentary Services
The Department of Parliamentary Services delivers impartial, professional, and innovative services to support Victoria's elected representatives, the democratic process and the Parliament as an institution.
Through our commitment to diversity and equality, we are actively engaged in promoting and maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment where all employees are respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background.
Our team members are the key to our success and bring new and innovative responses to issues and challenges we face in our work in the delivery of quality services to support the work of the Parliament.
Why work for us?
We offer a unique workplace that sits at the heart of Victorian democracy. You will work in a historic precinct with modern technology, contributing to an institution that values integrity, professional growth, and a supportive team culture.
Accessibility
If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process for this role, please contact Parliament's Recruitment Team via email [email protected].
Privacy Collection Notice
The Parliament of Victoria and the parliamentary departments are committed to protecting your privacy. Personal information is handled in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic) (PDP Act) and other relevant legislation. This privacy collection notice applies to our recruitment activities. It explains what information is collected when you apply for employment with a parliamentary department. It may be updated from time to time.
Child Safe Standards
The parliamentary departments are committed to upholding the Victorian Child Safe Standards and the protections afforded to children in the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children, the cultural safety of children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to providing a safe environment for children with a disability.