IT Director

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is seeking experienced IT professionals to fill various Director roles within our Technology and Security Division (TSD). As a Director in TSD, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of IT programs, working closely with ABS business and ICT colleagues, and contributing to the development of a collaborative IT leadership cohort.

• Provide professional and strategic leadership in the delivery of program objectives and business outcomes.
• Provide ABS and TSD leadership in your area of expertise.
• Engage with internal colleagues at all levels as well as external stakeholders to shape ABS ICT for the future.
• Work as part of the senior leadership team to help evolve the future culture of the ABS.
• Communicate effectively, exercise good judgement and negotiate with influence to achieve agreed outcomes.
• Manage competing priorities and deliverables across a set of projects, or a collection of business-as-usual activities, with a focus on efficiency, innovation and early delivery of business benefits.
• Lead, manage and develop teams to regularly and consistently deliver practical outputs that lead to quantifiable business outcomes.

• Demonstrated domain-specific knowledge and experience managing IT programs in your preference area/s, to deliver complex solutions with competing priorities.
• Professional and strategic leadership to build and enhance the capability of a virtual technical team in collaboration with commercial partners and internal business stakeholders for the delivery of complex solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build, influence and maintain effective relationships with diverse clients and stakeholders (internal and external), including TSD Executive.
• Personal drive, integrity, and commitment to the APS Values and Code of Conduct and ongoing self-development.

To be considered for this role, please upload your current resume, provide referee details, and respond to the following:

Provide a pitch detailing your experience and how you have demonstrated the skills and qualities outlined in the selection criteria under section 1, with specific reference to the role/s you are applying for.