<p> </p><table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="507"><p><strong>COMPANY: </strong></p><p>This government-based organisation employs 1600+ staff and delivers critical services to the community.</p><p>The ICT function operates a large and geographically dispersed, enterprise-scale environment that supports internal operations and community-facing services.</p><p>It is a unique opportunity to join a brownfield site and develop then implement a business-focused organisational-wide IT Strategy to deliver meaningful organisational and community impacts.</p><p>Robert Half has been exclusively retained for this appointment.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>ROLE OVERVIEW: </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Chief Technology & Business Solutions Officer (CTO)</strong>, responsible for leading the transformation of the ICT function into a strategic business solutions partner by developing a clear ICT Strategy that modernises core enterprise platforms, uplifts cyber resilience, and drives continuous improvements while making disciplined IT investment decisions aligned to organizational outcomes.</p><p> </p><p>It's a transformational role requiring extensive strategic planning, patience, and resilience.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key deliverables: </strong></p><ul><li><strong>IT Strategy & Roadmap</strong> - in consultation with the business, a key priority is the development of a clear ICT/Digital Strategy & Roadmap aligned to organisational objectives, that balances service demand, risk, and investment, while providing a practical pathway from a legacy to digital IT operating model.</li><li><strong>IT Team Culture Transformation</strong> - build a 'customer-focused' and 'business solutions partnering' culture that enables business outcomes through IT.</li><li><strong>Organisational Structure </strong>- determine suitability of the current IT org structure and factor into the broader ICT Strategy.</li><li><strong>Business Solutions </strong>- utilise current and emerging technologies (including the responsible use of AI) to deliver measurable improvements in performance, ways of working, risk posture, cost effectiveness, and end-user / community outcomes.</li><li><strong>ERP </strong>- lead the stabilisation and optimisation of a partially implemented ERP program.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Strategic Leadership</strong> - on digital, data, business solutions, and emerging technologies (including AI).</li><li><strong>IT Strategy</strong> - develop & deliver the organizational-wide digital, data, & business solutions strategy, including cloud, cyber, enterprise architecture, ERP, applications etc.</li><li><strong>IT Operating Model </strong>- design and implement a modern digital operating model focused on business solutions and continuous improvement.</li><li><strong>Cybersecurity </strong>- oversee security architecture, IDAM, DR, incident response, and lead risk-based uplift aligned to Essential Eight.</li><li><strong>Stakeholder Management & Consultation </strong>- form relationships with, understand, and influence a diverse range of business stakeholders.</li><li><strong>Team Management </strong>- lead, manage, coach, and develop a team of leaders - 7 direct reports (Managers) and a broader IT team of 40-50.</li><li><strong>Rationalisation & Modernisation </strong>- applications, data, cloud, cloud infrastructure, vendors etc.</li><li><strong>Continuous Improvement</strong> drive continuous improvements through evidence-based service improvements, structured analysis, and workflow-focused service redesign.</li><li><strong>Change Management </strong>- lead change management in a respectful and patient manner.</li><li><strong>Financial Management </strong>- oversee, manage, and forecast the ICT budget, focusing on cost-optimisation and value for money spending.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>REQUIRED BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE / PERSONAL QUALITIES: </strong></p><p>Suitable for a transformational and strategic thinking CTO / CIO (or 2IC stepping up) experienced at solving business problems through the transformation of people, process, and technology inside regulated brownfield environments.</p><p>Ideal for a positive and resilient strategic thinker, with an IT evangelist mindset capable influencing and educating to challenge the status quo in a respectful yet patient manner.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Qualifications and Experience:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Experience</strong>: 10+ years of experience in IT leadership roles, leading enterprise ICT/business transformation, including ERP, cloud, data governance/analytics, and multisite 24x7 technology operations.</li><li><strong>Proven track record</strong>: demonstrated success developing and implementing enterprise-wide IT strategies that have supported organisational objectives, technology uplift, and operational efficiency based on ITIL.</li><li><strong>Business solutions:</strong> demonstrated experience delivering innovative business solutions through process redesign, automation, AI, and contemporary improvement practices.</li><li><strong>Leadership skills</strong>: proven record of leading high performing teams and organisational change using contemporary, collaborative and human centered approaches.</li><li><strong>Interpersonal and communication skills</strong>: high impact and succinct communication skills with an ability to influence and connect with stakeholders/customers at all levels.</li><li><strong>Strong business acumen</strong>: ability to link technology initiatives to business objectives, successfully manage vendors/contracts, understand financials, and the commercial impact of IT decisions.</li><li><strong>Cybersecurity:</strong> leadership aligned to recognised frameworks including Essential Eight and ISO 27001.</li><li><strong>Industry experience</strong>: background in large and highly regulated and compliance-driven enterprise environments such as government, utilities, banking etc (or similar)</li><li><strong>Qualifications</strong>: Degree qualification in Information Technology, Business, Information Management, or related field.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: </strong></p><ul><li><em>This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection.</em></li><li><em>Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, ADF veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.</em></li><li><strong><em>Applications close on 10 April 2026.</em></strong></li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Full-time permanent role offering $280,000 - $320,000 (including super) - depending on experience. </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>*Please note, full permanent Australian working rights are required to be considered for this position, and successful applicants will be contacted</strong></p><p> </p><p>Reference Number: 06800-0013406457</p><p> </p><p>This is a hybrid position.</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. 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<p><strong>Role:</strong> FP&A Lead</p><p><strong>Length:</strong> 6-months with a view to extend/perm</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Melbourne / Hybrid</p><p><strong>Sector:</strong> Private-equity backed Professional Services</p><p><strong>Reports to:</strong> CFO</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>Our client is a prominent, private-equity backed professional services group with a significant footprint across APAC. As the business continues to modernise its financial operations, they are seeking an ambitious Senior FP&A Lead to join as their first dedicated FP&A hire.</p><p>This is a "greenfield" opportunity. Rather than inheriting a legacy system, you will have the autonomy to architect the financial planning framework for a complex, multi-brand organisation. You will be the primary driver behind professionalising how the Group sets its budgets, forecasts, and how it evaluates its commercial drivers.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>This is a high-visibility position designed for a "builder." Your objective is to move the finance function from reactive reporting to proactive, high-value strategic partnership.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Greenfield Model Development: Build the Group's foundational budget and rolling forecast models from scratch, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and user-friendly.</li><li>Revenue Logic & Integration: Develop complex models that link operational billing metrics to revenue recognition standards, providing clarity on the firm's primary income streams.</li><li>Process Transformation: Audit existing data workflows and implement standardised FP&A processes across different business units to improve data integrity and reporting speed.</li><li>Commercial Insight: Provide the Executive team with "what-if" scenario modeling and deep-dive analysis into margin performance and headcount productivity.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Technical Profile</strong></p><ul><li>FP&A Specialist: 5+ years of experience in a dedicated FP&A or Commercial Finance role, ideally within a professional services environment</li><li>Master Modeler: You possess advanced Excel skills and a proven track record of building integrated financial models (P&L, Cash Flow, Balance Sheet) from the ground up.</li><li>Analytical Rigor: You have experience navigating high-volume billing data and can translate technical accounting requirements into commercial reporting.</li><li>Change Agent: You are comfortable working in an environment of transition and have the communication skills to influence stakeholders during a period of process improvement.</li><li>Systems Mindset: Experience with Power BI or EPM software (e.g., Anaplan, Workday Adaptive, or Jedox) is highly desirable.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Why Join?</strong></p><p>This role offers a unique career milestone: the chance to define the FP&A function for a listed entity. You will have a direct line to the CFO and the opportunity to see your models become the standard for the entire Group.</p><p> </p><p>Job reference: 06810-0013405002</p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y29zbW8uZnllcnMuMjA5NzMuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Opportunity, Roadmap & Value</strong></p><ul><li>Establish and run an always‑on pipeline to <strong>identify, size and prioritise</strong> opportunities (process improvements, digital products, automation, data/AI use cases) against divisional outcomes.</li><li>Build and maintain a <strong>12-18 month divisional technology roadmap</strong>, with clear problem statements, benefits hypotheses, delivery T‑shirt sizes, dependencies and costs.</li><li>Define business cases and <strong>benefits realisation plans</strong>; track outcomes post‑go‑live and course‑correct where needed.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Divisional Point of Contact & Escalation</strong></p><ul><li>Act as the <strong>single front door</strong> for the NDIS Division for technology requests, escalations and incident/major incident updates; ensure timely communications to operations and executives.</li><li>Triage and route work across engineering, data, IT operations, security and vendors; <strong>unblock delivery</strong> by resolving cross‑team dependencies.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Delivery Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Convert prioritised initiatives into <strong>clear epics/stories and releases</strong>; agree acceptance criteria and success measures with business owners.</li><li>Lead <strong>delivery cadences</strong> (stand‑ups, showcases, release planning) and maintain transparency through dashboards on scope, risk, budget and value.</li><li>Champion <strong>fit‑for‑purpose change management</strong> (training, comms, SOP updates) to drive adoption at the frontline.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Platform & Application Ownership (Divisional)</strong></p><ul><li>Own the <strong>health, lifecycle and service levels</strong> of divisional applications and integrations in partnership with central technology teams.</li><li>Maintain an inventory of systems, interfaces, data flows and <strong>critical </strong><strong>controls</strong>; plan upgrades, refactors and retirements.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Stakeholder Engagement & Vendor Management</strong></p><ul><li>Build trusted relationships with clinical leaders, service delivery managers, finance, quality & safeguarding, and external partners.</li><li>Shape statements of work, manage vendor performance, and ensure <strong>contractual SLAs</strong> and <strong>security obligations</strong> are met.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Tertiary qualification in Business, Health, Technology or related discipline (or equivalent experience).</li><li>Desirable: Certifications in <strong>Agile/SAFe</strong>, <strong>ITIL</strong>, <strong>Business Analysis (CBAP/PMI‑PBA)</strong>, <strong>Change (Prosci)</strong>, and/or <strong>Data/AI governance</strong>.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><ul><li>7-10+ years in business technology leadership (e.g., product, solutions, transformation) in <strong>health, disability, or other regulated services</strong>.</li><li>Proven record standing up and running an <strong>opportunity pipeline and roadmap</strong>, with quantifiable benefits delivered.</li><li>Experience as the <strong>primary business technology escalation point</strong> for a large operational division.</li><li>Working with <strong>cross‑functional delivery</strong> (engineering, data, cyber, infrastructure) and external vendors.</li><li>Exposure to <strong>NDIS context</strong> (practice standards, safeguarding, audits) strongly preferred.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Skills & Competencies</strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity assessment, <strong>prioritisation frameworks</strong> (e.g., WSJF/ICE), and benefits modelling.</li><li>Requirements discovery, journey/process mapping, service design, UAT coordination.</li><li>Strong financial fluency: cost/benefit, business casing, and portfolio trade‑offs.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder, vendor and <strong>governance</strong> management; concise executive reporting.</li><li>Pragmatic change/adoption planning; training and comms design.</li><li>High degree of <strong>resilience</strong>, urgency and follow‑through.</li></ul><p> </p><p>Reference Number: 06810-0013399808 - PJ</p><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p><p><strong>This is a hybrid</strong> <strong>position.</strong></p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cGhpbGlwLmpvbmVzLjM5NjQwLjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="507"><p><strong>About the Organisation</strong></p><p>This organisation delivers essential services to a diverse and growing community and is committed to fostering a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing workplace. With a strong focus on sustainability, service excellence, and digital transformation, the organisation continues to evolve to meet the needs of its stakeholders.</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>An experienced ICT leader is sought to oversee the strategic direction, operational performance, and continuous improvement of technology services. This role plays a key part in enabling organisational outcomes through secure, reliable, and forward-thinking digital solutions.</p><p>You will partner with senior leadership to ensure technology capabilities align with strategic priorities, while driving innovation, resilience, and efficiency across the organisation.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Strategic & Business Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Contribute to organisational planning and long-term strategic direction</li><li>Provide expert technology advice to senior stakeholders</li><li>Establish and monitor performance metrics to evaluate service delivery and outcomes</li><li>Lead the development and ongoing refinement of ICT strategies, frameworks, and policies</li><li>Oversee departmental budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance</li></ul><p><strong>People Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing ICT team</li><li>Translate strategic priorities into clear operational objectives</li><li>Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability</li><li>Support staff through change, transformation, and innovation initiatives</li></ul><p><strong>Technology & Operations</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee all ICT functions, including infrastructure, applications, networks, and communications systems</li><li>Ensure effective management of enterprise systems, platforms, and digital services</li><li>Evaluate and implement technology solutions aligned with evolving business needs</li><li>Maintain strong cyber security controls, governance, and risk management practices</li><li>Lead disaster recovery and business continuity planning within the ICT environment</li><li>Oversee digital platforms, including web and internal systems, to ensure usability and performance</li><li>Ensure delivery of responsive and effective ICT support services across the organisation</li></ul><p><strong>Governance & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure adherence to relevant legislation, policies, and regulatory requirements</li><li>Promote safe, inclusive, and respectful workplaces</li><li>Support continuous improvement of systems, processes, and service delivery</li><li>Manage vendor relationships, procurement processes, and contracts</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p><strong>Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and advise diverse stakeholders</li><li>Excellent organisational and leadership capability across both strategic and operational domains</li><li>Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships</li><li>Analytical mindset with the ability to translate insights into actionable outcomes</li><li>Experience leveraging digital tools to improve reporting, automation, and efficiency</li></ul><p><strong>Knowledge</strong></p><ul><li>Broad understanding of organisational management including planning, finance, and risk</li><li>Contemporary ICT practices including cloud services, mobility, and collaboration platforms</li><li>Cyber security, data governance, and privacy frameworks</li><li>ICT governance models, standards, and risk methodologies</li><li>Business continuity and disaster recovery principles</li><li>Project and program management methodologies</li></ul><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Demonstrated experience leading ICT strategy and delivery in a complex environment</li><li>Proven ability managing enterprise systems, infrastructure, and digital platforms</li><li>Experience implementing cyber security and risk mitigation frameworks</li><li>Strong leadership experience managing teams and driving performance</li><li>Track record delivering strategic and operational initiatives</li><li>Experience managing budgets, vendors, and procurement processes</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)</li><li>Postgraduate qualifications in business or leadership (or working towards) are desirable</li><li>Current driver's licence</li><li>Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance</li></ul><p><strong>Key Stakeholders</strong></p><ul><li>Senior Leadership Team</li><li>Internal business units</li><li>External vendors and service providers</li></ul><p><strong>Why Apply?</strong></p><p>This is an opportunity to take ownership of a critical function within a forward-thinking organisation and drive meaningful impact through technology leadership, innovation, and strategic alignment.</p><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p><h4><strong>This is a </strong>hybrid <strong>position.</strong></h4></td></tr></tbody></table><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/c2FyYWguc3RlaW5ob2ZmLjczNjE5LjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
