The Role

Applications are invited for the position of Head of IT Commercial.

The Head of IT Commercial leads the Insurance Commission’s technology investments, commercial governance, financial management, and ICT asset functions. The role ensures technology spending, contracts, vendors, and assets deliver value, manage risk, and meet compliance requirements.

Acting as the link between Technology, Finance, Legal, and Procurement, the role oversees the full technology lifecycle, from planning and sourcing to contract management and benefits realisation. It ensures technology investments support the Commission’s strategic goals and enable secure, efficient, and customer-focused operations.

The Insurance Commission will offer a five-year contract with a competitive remuneration package to attract an outstanding candidate.

The Person

You bring senior expertise in technology investment, commercial governance, and vendor management, the role leads complex ICT procurements and contract negotiations within public sector frameworks. It ensures strong governance, effective risk management, and commercial outcomes that support organisational objectives.

You will be able to oversee financial performance through business case development, TCO and ROI analysis, and the optimisation of technology investments, including cloud services and software assets. You will also provide senior leadership in stakeholder engagement, influencing outcomes across executive and cross-agency environments while fostering collaboration and clear strategic communication.

About Us

The Insurance Commission is a State owned Government Trading Enterprise that provides motor injury insurance to 2.7 million Western Australian motorists and manages the self-insurance arrangements of the Western Australian Government.

The Insurance Commission generated $1.4 billion in revenue over six months to 31 December 2025 and holds nearly $9.7 billion in assets, making it a major self-funded statutory authority. At the Insurance Commission we are committed to a high performance corporate culture and having a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers. Our commitment to continuous improvement is creating new opportunities for talented people to enhance service delivery.

What you'll enjoy

Benefits of working with us include flexible working arrangements, career development opportunities, and new, modern offices in the CBD at Mia Yellagonga Tower 2, 5 Spring Street, including free access to an on-site gym and pool. For more information, refer to our Careers page.

Workplace Diversity

The Insurance Commission aims to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and encourages applications from women, young people, Indigenous Australians, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disability.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, including an alternate form of the application form we encourage you to advise us at the time of application and throughout the recruitment process. All information provided is private and confidential and will only be used for the purposes of providing reasonable adjustments.

Application Requirements

To be considered, applicants are encouraged to provide a detailed resume and a two page response addressing all the work-related requirements for the role contained in the job description form.

Appointment Information

In addition to the immediately available position, appointments may be made from this process within a twelve-month period to similar positions that may be permanent or contract, including fixed term appointments with the possibility of extension or subsequent permanency. 

Please note that we may elect to engage an external recruitment firm to source additional candidates at any stage of this recruitment and selection process.

Any offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion of pre-employment screening.   This includes an Australian Criminal History Check, Entitlement to Work in Australia Check and Verification of Qualification/s (if applicable).  Additional role specific checks may also be required (i.e. Working with Children check).

Enquiries

For further information about the role please contact Inez Kosovich, Chief Information Officer on 0448 463 243.

If you have any technical difficulties in applying or access needs that may require adjustments during the application and interview process, please contact our People and Culture team on (08) 9264 3515 or email human.resources@icwa.wa.gov.au.

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