Director Operational Readiness

  • Australia
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Contract
  • Negotiable
  • Leadership in complex technical initiatives and successful project delivery
  • 12 months with a 12-month extension option
  • Multiple locations available
  • Must be an Australian Citizen – Baseline Desirable

Our Client

This government agency is a service provider, responsible for providing and funding a range of support services to thousands of individuals across Australia. With multiple locations across Canberra, and nationwide, the organisation seeks only the most skilled and professional individuals to assist them in developing programs, policies and initiatives that will improve the quality of life for vulnerable Australians.

The Role

Are you ready to take on a leadership role that drives operational readiness and ensures the successful transition of technology capabilities into service? This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing team and make a significant impact on critical projects with strategic and operational importance.

Your duties will include:

  • Leading complex technical initiatives to meet project and operational requirements.
  • Providing high-level technical guidance to ensure solutions meet operational and supportability needs.
  • Managing solution risks and issues while offering specialist advice to project teams and stakeholders.
  • Developing and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders.
  • Ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations, including information security and data protection.
  • Overseeing release management activities and ensuring successful service transitions.

Skills and Experience we are looking for

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience leading complex technical delivery teams at a senior level.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience working in or for the federal government.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in technology operational support teams.
  • Proven ability to manage stakeholders, including senior leaders and C-suite executives.
  • Demonstrated success in delivering complex projects.
  • Experience in service transition, operational readiness, or release management functions (desirable).

Application Process

If you would like to apply, please contact Jaela Smith on 02 6129 6300 or email jaela.smith@talentinternational.com.

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