Chief Information Officer

3 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Citation Group 🇦🇺 Full time $120,000 - $250,000 per year

Interim Chief Information Officer | 18 month contract| Immediate start

Opportunity to drive real impact as our business grows & evolves. Work closely with global leaders, shape technology strategy, and help guide our teams through an exciting transformation journey.

  • Senior leadership role with group wide visibility, influence & mentoring
  • Drive integration and innovation at scale
  • Employer of Choice; values-drive, people-first mindset

Why join us?

At Citation Group, we believe in empowering our employees to thrive both personally and professionally. Our Values are foundational to who we are, what we do and how we act. When you join our team, you'll experience a workplace that values you as an individual and invests in your future including coaching and mentoring, development opportunities and career pathways. We are interested in growth, investment and service excellence. We don't do micro-management – we empower, support and innovate.

When you join Citation Group, you'll experience what it's like working for an Employer of Choice – we've been recognised 8 years running. We're big on flexible working and it's benefits because we want our people to be successful and bring their best selves to work.

We offer a variety of incentive programs throughout the year – we've even offered a return trip to Bali We offer all the Leaves; access up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, community service and no one likes working on their birthday – get an extra day off

We're in a big growth phase so if you're ready to thrive in a fast-paced and high-performing environment and be rewarded for it - we want you to join us on this exciting journey.

Who are we?

For over three decades, our purpose and commitment have remained the same; to help build safer, more sustainable, and successful businesses that power the Australian and New Zealand economies. Our friendly, talented and professional experts cover everything from HR advice, employment law, Safety and Migration solutions, HR software and ISO and NDIS certifications.

Citation Group has grown rapidly over the past few years and has big ambitions for the future. With a UK parent company that is Private Equity backed, the plan is to triple the size of the business over the next few years through both organic growth and acquisitions.

Want to know more about us visit our website

About the Role

Reporting to our Managing Director, the Interim CIO will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of technology delivery, systems, data, security, and people development. You'll lead our IT function through a period of change, modernisation, and integration, ensuring strong alignment with global business objectives.

This is both a strategic and hands-on role — you'll drive the vision while also rolling up your sleeves to ensure successful execution.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

  • Lead through transformation and change
  • Steer the Australian IT function through a major transformation, ensuring alignment with overall business goals and long-term strategy.
  • Collaborate with global IT team (UK-based)
  • Act as the primary liaison with the UK team to align platforms, integration, and data strategies across the group.
  • Oversee core IT functions
  • Full accountability for IT operations, enterprise systems, infrastructure, data integrity, and cyber security across Citation Group Australia.
  • Deliver complex and challenging projects
  • Plan and execute high-impact technology projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and with measurable business value.
  • Drive digital transformation
  • Identify and implement opportunities for technology modernisation, automation, and innovation to support business growth.
  • Lead and develop people
  • Inspire and motivate cross-functional teams through periods of uncertainty and change, while mentoring and building internal capability.
  • Ensure data governance and security
  • Maintain the integrity, security, and compliance of all data systems in accordance with group-wide policies and local regulations.
  • Develop IT strategy and roadmap
  • Shape and execute a forward-looking technology roadmap that supports the strategic direction of the business.

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Senior IT or Technology executive with strong
    integration and transformation
    experience.
  • Proven success leading
    enterprise systems
    , infrastructure, and engineering teams.
  • Able to operate strategically while maintaining
    hands-on delivery
    capability.
  • Highly skilled in managing
    complex, multi-stakeholder environments
    .
  • A confident and empathetic
    leader and communicator
    .
  • Passionate about
    developing and mentoring teams
    , with a track record of building capability during times of change.


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