- Join a world-class regulator and contribute to people and animal safety in Australia.
- Play a key role in building and maintaining contemporary ICT services to support the APVMA’s important mission.
- Unique potential for work-life balance with relocation assistance and flexible working.
- Open to Australian citizens only.
Position summary
Are you an IT professional looking for the next step in your career? Interested in an ICT role that is both challenging and meaningful?
The APVMA’s Business Enabling Services program is seeking applications for a Chief Information Officer to lead the agency’s ICT section and develop the agency’s technology capability.
The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is a strategic, influential, innovative and collaborative leader of a small team of ICT professionals and will be responsible to develop, implement and operate necessary strategies, solutions, policies and procedures that ensure the APVMA’s information management and technology capabilities are fully aligned with the prevailing Corporate and Strategic Plans.
More information on the position can be found in the Candidate Information Package below.
Our Ideal Candidate / Selection criteria
To be considered for these roles you will need the following essential criteria:
- as a senior ICT leader in an environment at a scale and complexity similar to the APVMA.
- providing leadership and direction in developing and implementing an IT vision and strategic plan through efficient and effective business systems and processes that harness best-available technology that support APVMA goals and requirements.
- identifying and leading a culture of innovation, continuous improvement and effective relationships that ensure alignment between stakeholder and organisational needs.
- providing leadership in managing and implementing change as well as shaping, leading and driving business transformation to achieve measurable improvements.
- managing financial resources including budgeting, forecasting, resource management, funding streams or programs, cost-effective IT solutions.
- confidently leading by example and displaying appropriate professional and inclusive behaviour in the workplace, (consistent with APS and APVMA values and behaviour expectations).
The folowing desirable criteria will also be assessed:
- appropriate tertiary qualifications in computer science, information technology, business administration (or a related discipline).
Contact Us
At the APVMA, we value your skills and potential. We provide a collaborative and growth-oriented environment where your contributions are recognized and appreciated. If the prospect of working for a world-class regulator sounds like you and you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply for this position today!
For further information on the position, please contact Wayne Terpstra, Chief Operating Officer on +61 2 6770 2314 or wayne.terpstra@apvma.gov.au.
We look forward to receiving your application and exploring the possibility of welcoming you to our team!