Associate Director Digital Systems

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state's environment and heritage.

• Fantastic opportunity to lead digital transformation and shape the platforms that power service delivery
• Permanent full-time position
• Office location upon negotiation across NSW, hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $183,848 to $208,267 + super

We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic leader to join the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water as the Associate Director, Digital Systems and Platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving the development, management and optimisation of digital systems that underpin the delivery of high-quality services for the community.

You will provide strategic leadership in the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of digital systems, business applications, Artificial Intelligence, integration and automation solutions that reflect contemporary best practice. You will be responsible for ensuring our digital systems are modern, secure, reliable, and aligned with whole-of-government standards and business needs.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have proven experience leading enterprise digital systems, platforms or ICT services in complex organisations. You will also have strong strategic and operational leadership skills, with the ability to align technology solutions to business outcomes. As well as expertise in enterprise platforms (e.g., ERP, CRM, HR/Finance systems, collaboration tools, cloud platforms).

This role also requires you to have strong vendor management, contract negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills. Along with excellent communication, influencing and problem-solving capabilities.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline or relevant equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in leading and coordinating business application services and programs and drive the digital transformation. Experienced in collaborating at senior level with other government agencies to ensure program integration and leading a team of specialists.

For more information read the full Role Description: Associate Director Digital Systems and Platforms

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state's environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state's natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Tuesday 16th September at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Alex Render via or on

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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