Director, Digital Operations
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Lead technology operations, digital transformation and modernisation across Victoria Police
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Provide strategic technology leadership and advice at executive level
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SES-1 – Total Remuneration Package $240,938 to $310,385
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Up to five-year contract
About the role
Reporting to the Director, Chief Information Officer and Assistant Commissioner, Continuous Improvement, Uplift and Technology, this role provides enterprise leadership of Victoria Police's digital operations, technology services and technology modernisation agenda. You will lead the delivery of critical technology services, major projects and strategic digital initiatives, ensuring technology solutions are secure, sustainable, scalable and aligned to organisational priorities.
You will be accountable for technology operations, service delivery, technology risk management, strategic technology partnerships and the delivery of complex digital transformation initiatives. This includes oversight of technology investment prioritisation, benefits realisation, outsourced technology service providers and critical technology platforms that support frontline policing and organisational operations.
As a member of Command, Victoria Police's senior leadership group, you will contribute to organisational strategy and provide whole-of-organisation leadership, ensuring technology services and investments enable operational excellence, innovation and improved outcomes for employees and the Victorian community.
Key responsibilities
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Provide strategic leadership across digital operations, technology services and enterprise technology delivery in a complex operating environment.
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Lead engagement with external service providers and strategic partners in the delivery of technology services, projects and major developments.
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Drive technology modernisation initiatives across cloud, data, artificial intelligence, mobility, digital platforms and legacy system remediation.
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Ensure the reliability, availability and performance of critical technology services and platforms that support operational policing outcomes.
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Provide authoritative advice to senior executives, government and governance forums on technology risks, investment decisions and digital transformation priorities.
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Lead technology risk management and assurance, ensuring appropriate governance, controls and executive oversight of major programs and services.
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Drive technology investment prioritisation and benefits realisation, ensuring value for money, reduced duplication and long-term sustainability.
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Foster a customer-centred approach to technology delivery that improves employee experience, operational effectiveness and community outcomes.
About you
You are an accomplished technology executive with a strong record of delivering enterprise technology services, digital transformation and strategic business outcomes in large, complex environments. You bring:
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Extensive experience leading technology operations, service delivery and enterprise technology transformation programs.
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Demonstrated capability to lead and deliver complex operational, business and strategic IT initiatives in dynamic environments.
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Strong expertise in information technology, information management and information security principles.
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Proven experience managing significant outsourced technology service contracts and strategic vendor relationships.
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Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with senior executives, government representatives and key partners.
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Exceptional communication skills, including experience preparing executive, ministerial and governance-related technology briefings and reports.
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Strong strategic thinking, innovation and problem-solving capability, with a demonstrated ability to translate strategy into organisational outcomes.
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Proven leadership capability with experience developing high-performing teams and fostering a culture of trust, accountability and continuous improvement.
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Highly developed judgement, resilience and ethical leadership aligned to Victoria Police values and standards.
Requirements and relevant information
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A relevant tertiary qualification is desirable.
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Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
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The successful candidate will be required to enter into an Executive Officer Contract of Employment for a period of up to five (5) years.
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The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
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The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain the appropriate National Security Clearance for the position.
Your application must include:
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CV; and
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A cover letter, no more than two pages, outlining why you are the most suitable candidate for this role.
Applications close 11:59pm Monday 20 July 2026
Please Note: All applications must be submitted through the Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic). Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.
For further information on this role please contact:
Director Fiona Sparks, Continuous Improvement, Uplift and Technology, via email at [email protected].
We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to support an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require this advertisement in an accessible format or would like to discuss adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact Executive Employment via email:
[email protected] or on
(03) 8335 8059.
About Us
Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability delivered to the Victorian community.
Victoria Police is committed to creating a workplace that is safe and inclusive of all our people. We empower and expect our people to collaborate, use sound judgement, and innovate.
In alignment with the principle of self-determination, Victoria Police is dedicated to strengthening collaboration with the Aboriginal community and building a culturally safe workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.
We value diversity in all its forms and strive to create an environment where everyone feels safe, respected and able to bring their whole self to work.
If you don't meet every requirement but are passionate about the role, we encourage you to apply. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps
