Chief Information Officer

  • 505308
  • MANUKA, ACT, 2603
  • Maximum-Term
  • Closing at: Oct 5 2025 - 23:55 AEDT
  • Catholic Education Office
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Position Description

Location: Catholic Education Office, Manuka ACT 
Employment Type: Full-time, Maximum Term
Salary: Executive
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident 
Start Date: Negotiable

About Us

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.

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.

About the Role

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is responsible for ensuring that CECG's IT capability services the 56 schools and nine ELCs in the Archdiocese.  The primary indicator of the CIO's success is that school Principals assess the IT systems and the service provided by the IT function a supporting thme to do their job well. As part of this responsibility the 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.

Benefits and Opportunities  

  • Attractive remuneration package  
  • Access to salary packaging, including novated leasing  
  • 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)  
  • Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)  
  • Support for professional development and study opportunities 
  • Access our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish 

Qualifications and Eligibility Criteria 

  • Qualifications in Information Technology and/or similar.
  • Have demonstrated executive leadership experience within a medium to large organisation with complex information and communications technology requirements
  • ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance and NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC)
  • Driver’s Licence.

Application Process 

Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.   

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.   

For further information about the role and CECG, please visit the website. 

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the Karen Wells on 0408 649 844 or via email at karen.wells@cg.catholic.edu.au  

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