Chief Operating Officer

Description:

Closes: 18 January 2026

Classification: Executive Level 2.3

Position No: E1426

Directorate: Digital Canberra

Advertised (Gazettal date): 08 December 2025

Contact Officer: Bettina Konti on Bettina.Konti@act.gov.au

Details: The newly established Digital Canberra Directorate (DCBR) responsible for overseeing all digital and IT functions across the ACT Public Service, is seeking to appoint an experienced, energetic and forward-thinking Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Reporting to the DCBR Director-General, the COO will play a pivotal role in translating DCBR’s vision into actions through the establishment and day-to-day operational oversight of a diverse and complex set of corporate functions to be delivered by the Communications and Engagement, People and Capability, and Ministerial and Government Services branches.

This COO is responsible for driving overall operational synergies across DCBR, ensuring cultural alignment and directorate-wide initiatives are developed and implemented. The role requires a blend of strategic thinking, strong leadership, analytical prowess and excellent communication skills. With a commitment to public service integrity and people management being essential.

Applicants should have demonstrated leadership experience providing similar corporate functions in a public sector environment, and a demonstrated capacity to contribute to and support various activities across the directorate.

For further information please refer to the position description and executive capabilities attached. Enquiries should be emailed directly Bettina Konti, Director-General Digital Canberra, please include a phone number and preferred availability for a phone call.

Remuneration: The position attracts a remuneration package ranging from $352,653 - $365,159 depending on the current superannuation arrangements of the successful applicant. This includes a cash component of $312,637.

Contract: The successful applicant will be engaged under a performance-based long-term contract for a period of up to five years. Prospective applicants should be aware that long-term engagements are tabled in the ACT Legislative Assembly.

How to apply: Interested candidates will need to submit a two-page pitch outlining relevant experience against the executive capabilities, as well provide a current curriculum vitae that includes details of two referees.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

Digital Canberra

Digital Canberra was established on the 1 July 2025, amalgamating positions which previously were advertised under Chief Ministers and Economic Development Directorate and ACT Health Directorate.