Chief Information Officer

Chief Information Officer – A Rare and Impactful Leadership Opportunity! Lead technology – Deliver impact at scale.

Remuneration A highly competitive salary package is available - to be negotiated with the successful candidate, along with a generous employer superannuation contribution of 15.4%.

About the opportunity The Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) is seeking applications for an experienced Chief Information Officer (CIO) to deliver strategic business benefits through leading and embracing technology solutions to help shape the future of the Tribunal. This position will be appointed for an initial period of 3 years with the possibility of extension and can be located in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney.

This is a senior executive opportunity to assist in shaping and implementing the Tribunal’s strategic direction and identify opportunities to enhance the Tribunal’s capacity for providing quality services.

As the CIO you will provide strategic leadership across the Enterprise Technology Group (ETG) to manage existing infrastructure and solutions and oversee the implementation of ICT and data strategies and functions to support operations and drive the Tribunal’s Enterprise Technology investments. You will lead your teams through successful delivery of secure, contemporary and fit-for-purpose technology solutions aligned with the Tribunal’s statutory objectives and Corporate Plan.

Working closely with senior leaders, members and staff across the Tribunal, you will translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes. A key focus of this role will be to align the Tribunal’s digital and information capabilities with the Australian Government’s APS AI Plan, ensuring safe, transparent and effective adoption of AI.

This is an exciting role where your expertise will help shape the technology landscape at a pivotal stage of the Tribunal’s establishment and growth.

About you

Sound Information and communications technology leadership experience

- across a complex landscape of existing and new solutions, and advanced professional and public administration expertise.

Strong executive leadership

- exemplary communication, negotiation, interpersonal and relationship building skills consistent with the Australian Public Service SES Performance Leadership Framework.

Strategic acumen

- with the ability to set direction and apply sound judgement.

A collaborative approach

- with ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships, facilitating partnerships, valuing individual differences and diversity; guiding, mentoring and developing people.

Results driven

- proven capacity to achieve results through building organisational capability, leading change and ensuring successful delivery of technology initiatives.

Personal drive and integrity

- demonstrating resilience, courage, self-awareness and a commitment to continuous development.

Hold or have ability to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 2 clearance following commencement.

All employees are required to undertake an Australian Federal Police Check and complete a health declaration.

Previous experience as a CIO managing and leading the delivery of effective information services in a complex medium to large sized organisation.

Benefits

competitive salary including generous superannuation employer contribution of 15.4%

salary packaging options

access to holistic health and wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport which provides discount to 350+ gyms, free annual influenza vaccinations and free eye tests

generous leave allowances including Christmas to New Year office closure with no deduction from your leave balance

Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

About the Tribunal The Administrative Review Tribunal plays a crucial role in the Australian legal landscape, providing a process for individuals and organisations to seek an independent review of decisions made under a wide range of Commonwealth laws.

We believe in providing our employees with a work environment that is supportive and rewarding. Our culture is one that welcomes all and we embrace flexibility and diversity. We believe our people are our most valuable asset and we work to support the skills, knowledge and capability of our staff.

How to apply To be considered, all applications must be submitted online via the

Career Opportunities page . Please click on the job title you are applying for, click apply at the top of the page and follow the instructions on the online application.

Please submit a CV (e.g. of no more than 4 pages) and cover letter (of no more than 2 pages) addressing how your experience matches the capabilities and experience of role, referring to the Position Description.

Applications close Applications close: 11:45pm (AEDT) Sunday, 22 February 2026.

Contact If you require assistance with accessing the Tribunal website or with lodging your application, please contact the Talent Management team on (02) 9276 5443 or recruitment@art.gov.au.

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Equal Opportunities Employer The Administrative Review Tribunal is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We encourage and welcome applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, all genders, LGBTQI+ community and mature age people. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us if invited to interview.

RecruitAbility RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

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