Advertised Vacancy Number DOE1017544
This is a 5 year fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP
The position classification is currently being reviewed and may be adjusted prior to the offer being made
About the Branch
Education Business Services is the key provider of professional business services and support for Western Australian public schools, statutory boards and divisions of the Department. These highly valued services are delivered through the areas of finance, information and communication technologies (ICT), and infrastructure. We continually strive to enhance the capability and responsiveness of our staff, systems and processes across the organisation to deliver high quality education.
About the Job
As a key part of our Department’s senior leadership team, the Chief Information Officer guides the vision, leadership and governance of the ICT strategy, architecture and execution. The Chief Information Officer is responsible for leading, planning, directing, controlling and implementing the ICT strategies and services of the Department to support the organisation’s overall operations and priorities aligned with strategic direction. The position provides functional leadership, policy development and planning for ICT including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, digitalisation, online integrated service delivery, risk management and supporting the implementation of strategic projects and systems.
If shortlisted to the next stage, interviews will be held on the 15 and 16 of January 2026.
The Ideal Applicant
Effective communication and adaptive interpersonal skills will support you in guiding culture, establishing relationships within and external to the Department, meaningfully contributing to committees and working parties and effectively collaborating, influencing and supporting the work of the Department.
Your depth of knowledge and understanding in contemporary corporate ICT needs will enable you to provide high level expert advice for informed decision-making by the Minister, Director General, and Deputy Director General.
Your experience in leading transformational change and building the capacity and capability of other’s will contribute to ongoing strategic development and delivery of highly professional, customer oriented, innovative and future-focused ICT capability.
Further Job Related Information
Full details of the role, including selection criteria and eligibility and training requirements, are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more in-depth information on the role, please contact Jen Carroll, Deputy Director General Education Business Services on 9264 5101.
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Building Leadership Impact
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people. For more information, please visit Building Leadership Impact
The leadership context for this role is Executive Leader.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please complete the online application form and attach the following:
- A CV of up to 5 pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
- A 3 page statement addressing the following selection criteria in the context of the role and business needs of the branch (as outlined in the attached JDF).
Role specific requirement:
- Demonstrated extensive experience in managing and implementing system level ICT strategies and projects in a large and complex organisation.
Expected Behaviours:
- Lead collectively
- Think through complexity
- Deliver on high leverage areas
When addressing the criteria, please ensure you write to the context of the role you are applying for.
Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.
If shortlisted to the next stage, interviews will be held on the 15 and 16 of January 2026.
Please refer to the attached for further information on how to apply. It is recommended you consider all information contained in the advertisement any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, or if you do not receive a confirmation email once submitted, please contact the Executive Recruitment Team on 08 9264 8317.
Subsequent Appointments
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 9 January 2026.
