Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $193,946 - $263,771
Grade: VPS 7
Occupation: IT and telecommunications
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 11121
About us
The Essential Services Commission is Victoria’s independent economic regulator of essential services supplied by a range of industries. Our work helps ensure essential services are fair, reliable and accessible for Victorian consumers and businesses.
The commission’s functions include:
About the role
The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is a critical senior leadership role responsible for shaping and leading the commission’s enterprise technology environment. Reporting to the Executive Director, Governance, Legal, Operations and Engagement, the CIO will drive the organisation’s technology strategy, cyber security posture, digital capability and technology-enabled transformation agenda.
As the commission’s principal adviser on technology, digital risk, cyber security, privacy and enterprise architecture, you will provide strategic guidance to the CEO, commissioners and executive leadership team. You will lead a high-performing IT function focused on delivering secure, resilient and contemporary technology services that support high-quality regulation, sound governance and operational excellence.
This role will suit a contemporary and collaborative technology leader who can balance strategy with delivery, build trusted relationships across the organisation, and identify practical opportunities to modernise systems, improve user experience and strengthen organisational capability. You will play a key role in enabling evidence-based decision making and ensuring the commission is well positioned to respond to emerging risks, changing business needs and future digital opportunities.
Key accountabilities
About you
You are an experienced senior technology leader with a strong track record leading enterprise technology environments in complex or regulated organisations. You bring deep expertise across technology strategy, cyber security, architecture, service delivery and digital transformation, together with the ability to influence at executive and board level.
You will demonstrate:
If you’re looking for an opportunity to lead technology and digital transformation in an organisation with genuine community impact, the CIO role with the Essential Services Commission offers the chance to shape enterprise capability, influence executive decision-making and drive meaningful modernisation in a collaborative and flexible environment.
Why work with us
At the Essential Services Commission, your work will help shape outcomes that make a real difference to the lives of Victorians. We are committed to being a leading place to work, with a strong focus on inclusion, flexibility, professional development and meaningful impact.
We offer:
How to apply
The Essential Services Commission has partnered with Talent International to manage the recruitment process for this role.
To apply, applications must be submitted through the Talent International job portal using the following link: https://www.talentinternational.com/job/chief-information-officer-bbbh142043_1779430388/.
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Applications should include:
For further information about the role, please contact Chris Mackay, Client Relationship Manager, Talent International at [email protected] or 0415 305 483.
Applications close at 11:59pm, Monday 8 June 2026.
Our commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to creating a workplace culture that prioritises equity, safety, respect and flexibility for all staff.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of any age, gender identity, parental/carer status, ability, religion or cultural background.
If you require any adjustments to equitably participate in the recruitment process, please contact [email protected].
Other relevant information
Applicants must have corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period to be appointed to this role. Ongoing positions are only available to Australian/New Zealand citizens or Australian Permanent Residents.
Preferred applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a national criminal history check