Chief Technology Officer

Exciting leadership role that will lead the shape of the digital future for Central Coast Council and community 

• Lead technology strategy and innovation initiatives
• Drive digital transformation for enhanced community engagement and operational efficiencies
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and collaborative partnerships
• Lead a dedicated team delivering exceptional customer service across a 24/7 operational landscape.

About the role

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) will play a pivotal role in shaping the digital future of our organisation. Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services, the CTO will be responsible for developing and leading the technology strategy that aligns with our organisational goals and drives innovation. This leadership position will oversee the implementation of new technologies and digital initiatives while ensuring compliance with legislative and operational frameworks.

The CTO will advocate for digital transformation and improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, staff experience, and community engagement. The CTO will foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring our technology services are future-proofed to meet the evolving needs of our community.

This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven success as a leader with the ability to grow and develop teams focused on quality outcomes and a customer focus;
• Significant experience in managing a holistic technological transformation in a large complex organisation, preferably in a local government setting;
• Proven track record in building an IT centre of excellence that instils credibility and engagement within a complex organisation;
• Extensive skills in working with Executives and elected officials to provide subject matter expertise and influence long term decision-making;
• Demonstrated experience contributing to the development and implementation of an enterprise information management strategy  and data governance in a medium to large organisation;
• Demonstrated ability to engage with and influence stakeholders and senior management to drive alignment and achieve strategic digital outcomes:
• Strong capability in applying sound judgement and advanced problem-solving skills to complex and evolving digital and organisational challenge.

Our position description provides more information for you to learn more about this role.

Other important information

• A competitive total remuneration salary package will be provided for this role. 
• We have a permanent full-time role available
• We are able to offer hybrid and flexible working conditions for this role - 2 days from home and 3 days onsite
• This role is located at the Wyong Administration Building.

A leaseback vehicle is provided in this role for official duties and private use and your choice of vehicle will be provided when one becomes available in accordance with Council’s Vehicle Policy. In the meantime, either an alternate pre-used vehicle or a vehicle allowance of $207.31 per week is temporarily applied for this position due to ongoing issues with supply for new vehicles.

Council may create an eligibility list from this recruitment process and may utilise this eligibility list to fill other permanent or temporary vacancies.

Extra benefits 

At Central Coast Council we provide team members with a range of extras that help them balance their life when they need it. Fitness Passports give access to a range of gyms. Wellbeing leave can be accessed twice a year to tick off something that means something to you - volunteering, health check-ups. And an Employee Assistance Program that offers a range of wellbeing initiatives to help you and your immediate family.

Other extras include:

• Long service leave after 5 years of continuous service
• Free flu vaccination program
• Time provided for you to do annual skin cancer screening, Breast screen and blood donations
• Access to professional development with career development and learning programs through various platforms
• We reward and recognise our staff with our Cheers program
• Novated leasing partnerships. 

Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect.

Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast.

Central Coast Council is ideally located on the northern fringe of Sydney and just an hour's drive from Newcastle, the Central Coast offers one of the best places in Australia to live and work. The Central Coast is one of the fastest growing regions in NSW, the third largest Local Government Area (LGA) in NSW and the 6th Largest LGA in Australia. 

How to apply

To lodge your application, please follow these steps:

1. Answer the on-line questions shown below.
2. Attach your resume 
3. Attach your qualifications and licences.

Once your application is successfully lodged you will receive an automated response sent to your e-mail address. If a response is not received this means that your application has not been successfully submitted and you will need to lodge another application.

If you require assistance to lodge your application please contact our Talent Acquisition team by emailing recruit@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au to discuss what reasonable adjustments you may need. If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us through the National Relay Service TTY call 133 677 or Speak & Listen 1300 555 727.

Applicants who are selected for interview will be contacted by phone or e-mail. For further instructions please click here. 

You will have the ability to save your application as you go using the 'Save Application' button. You can start an application and return to it later via the automatic follow-up email once you have the time and required information at hand to finalise your application.  

If you don't have access to a computer or electronic device, you can lodge your application at any of Council's Library locations. Pre-book a free 1-hour computer timeslot by contacting your nearest library https://www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/libraries/our-branches or ask at the enquiry counter.

We will not accept unsolicited resumes or applications being presented by recruitment agencies.