Portfolio Director | Full-time Temporary

Closes: 02 September 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 10012
Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 26 August 2026
Contact Officer: Jay Bellchambers on Jay.Bellchambers@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 3006

Details: Are you looking to be a part of a team that is establishing itself as the change agents within CMTEDD and leading the Digital Transformation and Strategic ICT delivery? A team where you get to describe, challenge, pivot and design your ideas using modern toolkits and resources. Work with data, create BI and analytics dashboards, facilitate ideas using Agile and Lean tools like Lean Canvas, Value stream mappings and M.O.S.T or bring your own.

In CMTEDD CIO Branch (CCB), the Portfolio Director plays a key role in the management team, contributing to the strategic direction of the branch, managing and coordinating day to day operational activities, and contributing to the implementation of investment appraisal and decision-making processes. This role oversees the development and execution of a collection of programs, projects and related activities that implement and support the strategic digital intent of the directorate. Through establishing and maintaining positive working relationships, the Portfolio Director will collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement strategy and initiatives to enhance the management of directorate ICT governance, risks, and compliance activities.

The position works closely with delivery partners to monitor digital and ICT initiatives, change programs, and emerging technologies. The role also contributes to the broader digital transformation efforts of CCB, as a service to staff within and across teams and business units. If you are energetic, enterprising, enjoys building strong relationships and can manage work within a fast-paced environment then the CMTEDD CIO Branch is the right place for you.

It’s an opportunity you will not want to miss.

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:

• Qualification, or experience in ICT and digital streams, project management, risk management, cyber security, or data management is highly desirable.

Notes: This is a temporary position available from 9 September 2026 until 4 December 2026 with a possibility of extension up to six months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. Please note, this position will be moving to a new workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.

This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.

How to Apply: Please include:

• A one-page pitch demonstrating your capability to meet the Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours outlined in the attached Position Description.
• A current curriculum vitae and contact details for at least 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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Note

This is a temporary position available from 9 September 2026 until 4 December 2026 with a possibility of extension up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.