Chief Information and Technology Officer

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Information and Technology Officer to lead our technology, digital transformation, and information systems strategy.

As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, you'll play a pivotal role in driving innovation, strengthening IT governance and security, and ensuring our technology delivers real impact for the communities we serve.

You will provide leadership and operational oversight across all areas of information technology, digital transformation, and cyber security. Be responsible for delivering our Digital Strategy, ensuring systems are reliable and secure, and aligning every digital initiative with our organisational objectives.

About You

Having a strong track record in delivering digital transformation. You will combine commercial acumen with a deep understanding of IT governance, cyber risk and emerging technologies.

In this role, you will ideally have:

• Strategic Leadership:
  Have proven executive leadership driving digital transformation, fostering innovation and continuous improvement within organisations.
• Knowledge:
  Strong knowledge of IT strategy, enterprise architecture, and governance frameworks.
• Relationship Management:
  Proven communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels.
• Technology Operations:
  Oversee infrastructure, systems, and enterprise applications to ensure they're fit-for-purpose, future-focused, and value-driven.
• Governance & Risk Management:
  Champion robust governance, cybersecurity, and compliance practices aligned with industry standards (e.g. ISO 27001, Privacy Act, NDIS Practice Standards).
• Leadership & Culture:
  Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing Digital Services team, promoting a customer-focused, collaborative, and innovative culture.
• Qualifications:
• Tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Commerce (with a technology focus), or a related discipline.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g. ITIL, PRINCE2, cybersecurity frameworks) desirable.

To join our team you will be required to complete required clearances including a NDIS Workers Check.

Benefits

There are many benefits to working at the Association, here are just a few.

• Collaboration:
  Work in a collaborative team where everyone's ideas are valued, and success is achieved together
• Positive Impact:
  Your role will help individuals live their best, most fulfilling life.
• Financial benefits:
  Save on everyday expenses with unique access to discounts with Westpac, Medibank, and other major brands and retailers.
• Salary packaging:
  up to $15,900 per annum + up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment. Salary packaging allows you to pay for your expenses with money from your salary before tax is taken out. Pay less tax, and your take home pay increases
• Fitness Passport
  : Heavily discounted access to multiple gyms, group fitness and aquatic facilities across Perth metropolitan area.

About Us

The Autism Association is one of Australia's largest
For-Purpose Specialist
Autism Service Providers, providing a range of services to individuals of all ages. We are inspired every day to make a difference in the lives of people with Autism and are deeply committed to assisting them to achieve the life and opportunities they choose.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to upholding our values on equity, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment and workplace culture – a place where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. We strive to make our roles and workplace accessible to people with disability and culturally appropriate to individuals of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait background.

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Applications close
21 November 2025
, but please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting may occur prior to this date.

The Autism Association of WA is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children.

No agency referrals will be accepted at this time.