Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 50027
Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 03 July 2026
Contact Officer: Shyam Srivastava on [email protected] or (02) 6207 1533
Details: Are you passionate about enabling better decisions through data and emerging technologies?
CMTEDD is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to fill the role of Director, Data and AI within the CIO Branch. This role is responsible for leading the strategic optimisation of data assets and the safe, effective adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the Directorate.
Reporting to the Deputy Chief Information Officer, you will lead a multidisciplinary function to strengthen data governance, uplift organisational capability, and deliver high-quality data, reporting and AI services. You will play a key role in shaping data and AI maturity across the Directorate and contributing to whole-of-government priorities.
You will work closely with senior stakeholders to provide authoritative advice, drive innovation, and ensure that data and AI initiatives deliver measurable public value while managing risk.
What you will do
Key responsibilities include:
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Lead and oversee a portfolio of data and AI initiatives aligned to Directorate and whole-of-government priorities
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Use data skills to deliver measurable improvements in existing service quality, efficiency and business outcomes.
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Improve data governance maturity, including privacy-centred data sharing and ethical AI practices
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Oversee delivery of data platforms, analytics services, reporting solutions, and AI-enabled capabilities
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Maintain and grow key organisational assets, including data catalogues, registers, and governance artefacts
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Lead capability uplift initiatives to improve data literacy and AI understanding across the Directorate
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Provide high-level strategic advice, briefing material and reporting to executives and senior stakeholders
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Build strong relationships across government and represent CMTEDD in relevant forums and communities of practice
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Support procurement, vendor engagement and product governance for data, analytics and AI platforms
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Contribute to planning and prioritisation to ensure delivery aligns with the branch objectives and delivers continuous improvement
Eligibility/Other requirements: Formal qualifications in business administration, Information Architecture, AI and / or Information Technology would be highly regarded.
Notes: This is a temporary position available for a period of five weeks, with the possibility of extension up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only. A Merit Pool may be established from this selection process and used to fill identical vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, flexible start, and finish times.
How to Apply: Interested applicants should submit a supporting statement (no more than one page) outlining practical experience and examples related to the role with reference to the Professional and Behavioural Capabilities found in the Position Description, a current curriculum vitae and the name and contact details of two referees.
Applications should be submitted .
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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This is a temporary position available for a period of five weeks, with the possibility of extension up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
