Chief ICT Officer

Position No: RIA3169420

Salary/Level: Level 8, $157,900 - $171,005 p.a. plus Superannuation

Tenure: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Fremantle and Rottnest Island (commuting), Western Australia

This role is responsible for overseeing all information, communication and technology aspects, including the strategic direction, at the Rottnest Island Authority. This role involves strategic, project and operational responsibilities, working closely with the executive team to ensure the RIA ICT strategy aligns with the business goals and objectives inclusive of the Rottnest Island Management Plan. It requires a strong understanding of current ICT trends to ensure RIA systems adopt efficient and appropriate platforms, architecture and security requirements.

At RIA, we have adopted Leadership Expectations which provides a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector. In this role, you will be Leading Leaders to help drive positive change.

The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.

Application Instructions:

To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:

• A covering letter.
• A written response addressing the criteria 1, 2 and 3 only below (in no more than two (2) pages). Note: These instructions differ from the instructions in the Job Description Form.
• A detailed resume that outlines key responsibilities and achievements, including the details of two referees with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor.

Selection Criteria

1. Extensive experience in the implementation of complex ICT reform programs.
2. Highly developed customer-focussed service ethos, with a drive to continuously improve the delivery of information services to the business.
3. Substantial initiative to improve efficiency, performance or stability of system or process.
4. Highly developed leadership skills and experience.
5. Highly developed level of written and verbal communication skills
6. Applies and promotes the principles of equity, diversity and work health and safety in the workplace.

Please click "Apply" and you will be redirected to the WA Government Jobs Board website at where you can submit your application online.

For further information about the Rottnest Island Authority, please visit

For further job-related information, please contact Nicola Jeffs, Manager Human Resources on

Closing date: Monday, 24 November 2025 at 12 noon AWST (3pm AEDT). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.