Details: The position of Senior Director, Corporate Applications leads a section of four teams which provide a range of services, from software development through to application administration, for key government applications.
The teams include the Oracle E-Business Suite Technical team (EBS), who provide technical support and developments services for the Territory's Whole of Government Oracle Financial system.
The ServiceNow team who provide development, systems administration, support, and maintenance for the Territory's Whole of Government ServiceNow platform.
The Power Platform team who champions the expanding self-service use of Microsoft's Power Platform and deliver outcomes through low code solutions across the ACTPS.
The Collaboration Systems team who manages the ACT Government's SharePoint service.
The Online Services team who manages the Website Development and hosting on a common Whole of Government platform.The position works closely with stakeholders to ensure the services delivered by the section are delivering for current requirements and prepared for future and emerging requirements.WHAT YOU WILL DOLead and manage a section that provides expert technical support for key government applications, including management of human, physical, and financial resources.Consult with executive and senior stakeholders, to plan and develop innovative, robust, and responsive customer centric business solutions for the Directorates.Provide representation, chair, and facilitate meetings with stakeholders, executives at internal forums and committees to ensure effective communication and collaboration.Ensure correct processes are followed and continuously look for improvements that can be made to processes and structures to increase operational effectiveness.Provide emerging technology awareness to staff and business partners that is beneficial to their existing and future needs.Provide expert advice and guidance across a complex public sector ICT environment.This position does involve direct supervision of staff.WHAT YOU REQUIREThe information below describes the capabilities that are required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.Professional / Technical Skills and Knowledge Demonstrated strong leadership and high-level financial and staff management skills including proven success as a technical manager.Demonstrated extensive high-level management experience in the development and support of complex and diverse ICT environments.Demonstrated highly developed strategic, conceptual and analytical skills including the proven ability to provide business-focused advice and guidance in the effective use of new and emerging ICT technologies.Awareness of technical and business market trends and using this knowledge and expertise to advise and guide business outcomes.Behavioural Capabilities Adaptability to changing circumstances and multiple priorities and demands, and resilience while managing a constantly changing, complex and diverse ICT environment.Expertise in delivering agreed strategic business outcomes and solutions by taking initiative, managing resources, setting clear direction, and providing guidance for managers and team members.Ability to establish and maintain effective and diverse strategic business partnerships, including with executive stakeholders, through collaboration, engagement, responsiveness, and influence.
Takes a long term, strategic and comprehensive approach to the delivery of business outcomes.Highly DesirableITIL Foundations V3 Certificate (or equivalent).We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.Eligibility/ Other Requirements A current ACT Government CMTEDD issued Personnel Vetting Program certificate (Baseline clearance equivalent) is required for this position, or the ability to obtain and maintain one.This position does not require a pre-employment medical.This position does not require a Working with Vulnerable People Check.Notes: This is a temporary position available from October 2024 to January 2025.
Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, flexible start, and finish times.
