Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $193,946 - $263,771
Grade: VPS 7
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/VECRA/1934422
About the Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (VECRA)
The Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (VECRA) is the statutory authority responsible for regulating early childhood education and care services in Victoria. VECRA works to ensure the safety, wellbeing and development of children through effective regulation, compliance, quality assessment and continuous improvement across the early childhood sector.
VECRA plays a critical system management role, providing guidance, oversight and assurance to the sector while supporting high-quality early childhood education outcomes for Victorian children and families.
About the Role
The Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority is seeking an experienced and collaborative Chief Information Officer to lead strategic technology initiatives that support the safety, wellbeing and quality of early childhood education across Victoria.
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Chief Information Officer (CIO) provides strategic leadership and oversight of VECRA's information and communications technology (ICT) function. The CIO is responsible for the development of VECRA's IT and digital road map, implementation and continuous improvement of technology systems, data and records management governance frameworks, and IT projects and digital initiatives that support effective regulatory operations.
Duties include:
Attributes
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Desirable Qualifications and Experience
Further Information
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.
The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.
For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Jason Skiba, COO VECRA via Jason.Skiba@educati on.vic.gov.au.
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Record Check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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Applications close 11:59pm on 15 July 2026