Chief Information Officer

Catholic Education Office - Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (see more jobs from this school)

Manuka, ACT 


IT / Tech Support

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 5 October 2025


An exciting opportunity to lead the ICT capability across the system, including the whole-of-enterprise future technology strategy, services and ICT framework.

<p><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;Catholic Education Office, Manuka ACT&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp;Full-time, Maximum Term<br><strong>Salary: </strong>Executive<br><strong>Eligibility:&nbsp;</strong>Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident&nbsp;<br><strong>Start Date: </strong>Negotiable</p> <p><strong>About Us</strong></p> <p>The Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) operates 56 Schools in the ACT and NSW and nine Early Learning Centres (ELCs) in the ACT.</p> <p>The Catholic Education Office (CEO) within CECG provides strategic, professional, corporate and operational services to the CECG system of Schools, ELCs and the CEO through seven Service Areas. These Service Areas include: Education and Performance Improvement; Catholic Identity; School and Family Services; Strategy and Special Projects; Finance and Infrastructure; Information and Communication Technology; and People and Culture.</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is responsible for ensuring that CECG's IT capability services the 56 schools and nine ELCs in the Archdiocese.&nbsp; The primary indicator of the CIO's success is that school Principals assess the IT systems and the service provided by the IT function as supporting them to do their job well. As part of this responsibility the&nbsp;CIO leads the whole-of-enterprise technology strategy, ICT Framework and delivery of ICT Services. The CIO provides advice to the Board Committees on digital transformation, risk management and strategies related to technology.</p> <p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Attractive remuneration package&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Access to salary packaging, including novated leasing&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Support for professional development and study opportunities&nbsp;</li> <li>Access our People Wellbeing Program,&nbsp;Flourish&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications and Eligibility Criteria&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Qualifications in Information Technology and/or similar.</li> <li>Have demonstrated executive leadership experience within a medium to large organisation with complex information and communications technology requirements</li> <li>ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance and NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC)</li> <li>Driver’s Licence.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>The CEO is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of Schools and ELCs in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>For further information about the role and&nbsp;CECG, please visit the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">website.</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the Karen Wells on 0408 649 844 or via email at <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:karen.wells@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Chief%20Information%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>karen.wells@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Chief%20Information%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:karen.wells@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Chief%20Information%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">karen.wells@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/832/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/505308/chief-information-officer">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>