Chief Digital & Information Officer – Department of Human Services (DHS)

Executive leadership | Enterprise transformation | Digital, Data, Technology & Cyber

This is not simply a technology leadership role.

We are partnering with a major South Australian Government department, Department of Human Services (DHS), to appoint a Chief Digital & Information Officer (CDIO) who will help shape how the organisation operates, transforms and delivers services into the future.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the CDIO will lead a broad Digital, Data and Technology function, while operating as an influential member of DHS’s broader executive leadership group.

The successful candidate does not need to be the most technical person in the room.

They do, however, need to know how to set direction, lead people, influence executives, prioritise investment and translate technology into better organisational outcomes.

The opportunity

Department of Human Services (DHS) operates in a large, complex and highly stakeholder-driven environment supporting important services across South Australia.

With significant transformation ahead, the CDIO will provide enterprise-wide leadership across digital, data, technology, cybersecurity, architecture and emerging technologies.

Importantly, this role is about understanding the organisation before trying to change it.

You will build strong relationships across the executive, understand operational and service priorities, assess where investment will create the greatest value and establish a clear direction for the technology function.

You will lead senior functions across:

ICT Applications, Digital Solutions, Information Security & Cyber Risk, Technology Governance & Assurance, ICT Operations, Data Analytics & Reporting

What will be on your agenda?

• Enterprise transformation – modernise services, platforms and ways of working.
• AI & emerging technology – identify where new technology can deliver genuine organisational value.
• Cybersecurity & risk – strengthen security, resilience and service continuity.
• Enterprise architecture – ensure technology investment supports long-term business strategy.
• Platforms & digital capability – provide strategic oversight across key platforms including Dynamics and Salesforce.
• Investment & commercial management – prioritise technology investment, manage rising costs and maximise value.

Leadership will be critical

This is a significant people leadership role.

You will inherit a large, highly diverse and multicultural technology workforce comprising specialist teams with different disciplines, priorities and perspectives.

Success will require someone who can bring people together around a common direction, empower their senior leaders and create strong relationships across both technology and the broader organisation.

You will be expected to operate as an enterprise executive who leads technology – not a technology executive operating in a silo.

About you

We are interested in speaking with established executive leaders who have operated in complex organisations.

Your experience may have been developed across government, large enterprise, highly regulated industries or similarly complex stakeholder environments.

You will have sufficient technology depth to challenge, guide and support specialist leaders, but your greatest strength will be your ability to connect people, strategy, investment and technology.

Why this role?

Few technology leadership positions provide this breadth.

You will influence enterprise transformation, AI, data, cybersecurity, architecture, major platforms, investment and organisational strategy while helping shape services that have a genuine impact across South Australia.

For an executive who enjoys complexity, transformation, people leadership and working closely with senior decision-makers, this represents an opportunity to lead at an enterprise level rather than simply manage a technology function.

To discuss the opportunity confidentially, apply directly or contact Jesse Alland at Talent International for further information: jesse.alland@talentinternational.com | +61 480 802 731 | Level 10, 26 Flinders Street, Adelaide, SA, 5000

This is a very exciting time to join Enviro NZ as their Manager of Technology Service Delivery and Business Engagement.

They are embarking on an exciting journey of technology and capability uplift with a primary focus on providing exceptional CX to customers and staff.

You will be responsible for creating and shaping a new service delivery capability to realise this vision.

Required Skills:

• Proven experience in designing, implementing and creating an exceptional service delivery capability within a customer first environment.
• Proven leadership in technology service management and IT operations.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• The ability to build on an already great culture.
• Knowledge and experience shaping and using AI Chatbots with a view on improving customer experience.
• Proven experience of utilising and implementing ITIL Service Management.
• The ability to constantly build capability and capacity within your team, this includes utilising current and future tools (New technology, AI etc).
• Experience leading outsourced service providers in a multi-vendor environment.
• Expertise in incident, major incident, problem, change management, and continual service improvement.

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to travel as needed within regions.
• Ability to pass pre-employment health assessments.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, integrity, and excellent customer service.

Enviro NZ is ready to propel forward in capability and you will have the backing and support of an engaged executive team.

We don’t need a leader who has all the answers, but someone who is highly capable and curious with a desire to lift others up.

If you are looking for an innovative environment where you can really make your mark, please apply with an updated resume to JP Browne.

• Work on cutting edge innovative products using latest tech
• Join a stable team which is enjoying organic growth
• Interview and start ASAP

We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Technical Lead to lead the design and delivery of modern, scalable digital solutions. This role combines hands-on development with technical leadership and offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative AI-enabled projects. You will work closely with engineers, architects, product owners and business stakeholders to define technical direction, improve engineering practices and deliver high-quality, cloud-native applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design and delivery of full-stack applications.
• Develop scalable front-end solutions using React and TypeScript.
• Build robust APIs and back-end services using Node.js.
• Design and deliver secure, scalable solutions within AWS.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and code-review support.
• Establish development standards and promote clean, maintainable code.
• Make architectural decisions covering performance, security, integration and scalability.
• Contribute to AI projects involving generative AI, large language models and intelligent automation.
• Support CI/CD, automated testing, infrastructure as code and cloud deployment practices.
• Work with product and design teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Skills and Experience

• Strong commercial experience across TypeScript, React and Node.js.
• Proven experience leading full-stack engineering teams or technical delivery streams.
• Strong hands-on experience designing and deploying applications on AWS.
• Experience with relevant AWS services such as Lambda, ECS, API Gateway, S3, CloudFront, RDS, DynamoDB, SQS and SNS.
• Strong understanding of serverless architecture, APIs, microservices and integration patterns.
• Experience with AWS security, IAM, monitoring and cloud-native development practices.
• Knowledge of automated testing, DevOps and CI/CD practices.
• Experience mentoring developers and improving engineering capability.
• Exposure to generative AI, LLMs, AI APIs or machine-learning-enabled products.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to balance hands-on development with technical leadership responsibilities.

Benefits:

• Work within an innovation team tackling enterprise challenges
• Competitive package on offer + bonus
• Interview and start ASAP

If you would like to know more please contact Sean Mantri on 0420 425 141 / sean.mantri@talentinternational.com or hit Apply Now!

One of our clients is seeking experienced Organisational Change Management Consultants for a Defence client with minimum NV1 Defence clearance

Location: Adelaide
Employment: Contract, Part Time (1-2 days a week spead over 9 months)
Security Clearance: Minimum active NV1 clearance is essential

Role#1 Senior OCM Lead
Responsible for overall OCM delivery, senior stakeholder engagement, readiness, adoption, change risks, governance and transition. We need someone senior enough to operate confidently in Defence, but still very hands on.

Role#2 Change, Communications and Adoption Consultant
Responsible for the execution layer, including communications, stakeholder engagement, workshops, readiness tracking, training and awareness, adoption support and maintenance of OCM artefacts.

Essential requirements

• Active NV1 security clearance
• Significant experience delivering organisational change within complex technology or digital transformation programs
• Demonstrated experience leading change through implementation and transition, rather than solely developing strategy
• Strong stakeholder management capability across senior executives, business stakeholders and technical delivery teams
• Experience conducting change impact and organisational readiness assessments
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute stakeholder engagement strategies
• Strong workshop facilitation and consultation capability
• Experience managing change related risks, issues and dependencies
• Ability to work independently within complex governance environment

Highly desirable

• Previous Defence experience
• Commonwealth Government experience
• ICT infrastructure transformation experience
• Prosci, ADKAR or equivalent change management certification
• Experience supporting major technology deployments into operational environments

If interested APPLY NOW, or call Aparna on 08 8228 1560 for a quick chat.

Are you an experienced Team Lead or Senior Business Analyst who enjoys developing people while remaining involved in meaningful enterprise transformation?

Our client is looking for a Lead Business Analyst to support and develop a high-performing team of BAs, strengthen analysis standards and contribute to strategic technology initiatives.

This is a blended leadership and delivery role. You will coach and mentor Business Analysts, review analysis outputs, improve tools and ways of working, and provide hands-on support across discovery, requirements, future-state design and solution delivery.

You could be a strong fit if you bring:

• Strong Senior or Lead Business Analyst experience delivering multiple concurrent projects within complex technology environments.

• Experience coaching, mentoring or leading Business Analysts.

• A passion for developing people and improving BA practices.

• Strong discovery, requirements and process-analysis capability.

• The ability to connect business strategy, customer outcomes and technology delivery.

• Experience working across Agile, Scrum, Kanban or SAFe environments.

• Confidence engaging senior business and technology stakeholders.

Formal BA Chapter Lead experience would be valuable, but our client is also open to experienced Senior BAs who can demonstrate meaningful coaching, mentoring and leadership capability.

Alongside a competitive salary, this role offers free parking, EV charging, additional leave benefits, insurance discounts and access to onsite facilities.

Location: Sydney | Hybrid – 3 days onsite

Contract: Until 31 March 2027
Rate: $800-$900 per day + super
Start: Immediate start preferred

A leading higher education organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Change Analyst to support a major technology transformation program.

This is a hands-on delivery role for someone who can work autonomously, quickly understand a complex program environment and take ownership of change activities with minimal direction.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct change impact assessments and stakeholder analysis.

• Develop and deliver change, communication and engagement plans.

• Lead business readiness, training and enablement activities.

• Engage with business leaders, SMEs, project teams and operational stakeholders.

• Manage competing priorities and tight delivery timelines.

• Produce clear, high-quality change documentation and communications.

• Support the Change Lead and Senior Project Managers in delivering program outcomes.

Skills and experience

• 5-7+ years’ experience in organisational change management.

• Strong experience supporting large-scale technology or digital transformation programs.

• Ability to independently manage change deliverables from planning through implementation.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement, facilitation and written communication skills.

• A pragmatic and proactive approach in fast-paced environments.

• Experience in higher education, HR transformation or data-related programs will be highly regarded.

The ideal candidate

You are an experienced Senior Change Analyst who combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You can quickly build relationships, identify change impacts and drive practical outcomes without extensive onboarding or supervision.

Applicants must be Sydney-based and able to work onsite three days per week.