Assistant Director, Digital Services Full-Time Permanent

Are you ready to take the next step and manage a high performing team and lead in the delivery of contemporary digital platforms that service both the ACT Emergency Services Agency’s (ESA) operational needs and the public. The ESA is searching for an experienced Assistant Director to manage the delivery of the ESA’s contemporary digital capability.
You will be required to manage critical relationships with external stakeholders and agencies, and administer the ESA Amazon Web Services tenancy, SharePoint and website. Your role will include collaborating closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders to manage, provide technical support and oversight on digital projects and contracts. Additionally, you will be responsible for managing the small team who performs basic administration, permission management, training and governance for many of ESA’s digital systems.

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:

To be eligible for permanent or temporary employment within the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident or hold a valid work visa.
If an officer no longer holds a visa that permits them to work in Australia, their employment with the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) will be terminated.
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Information Technology or Computer Science or similar is highly desirable.
Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure.
Experience with Drupal CMS.
Experience in SharePoint and O365 is highly desirable.
Successful applicants will be required to obtain a Working with Vulnerable People Check.
Driver’s licence Class C is essential.
This position does not require a pre-employment medical
Notes: An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: Applicants should submit a response of no more than two-pages addressing the position capabilities, together with your tailored curriculum vitae and the contact details of at least two referees. See the attached Position Description for further information about the role.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

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