The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) is all about education.  

ACARA’s vision is to inspire improvement in the learning of all young Australians through world-class curriculum, assessment and reporting.

We are an organisation with strong passion, pride and commitment to our work. Our work culture is highly collaborative and supportive. We are proud that we are genuinely contributing to Australia's future, through the important role we play in students' lives. A positive environment at ACARA has helped establish a strong working culture, in which employees feel inspired, listened to, and enabled.

ACARA is seeking a transformational Director, ICT to lead enterprise technology strategy, governance, and cybersecurity across our national operations, shaping the digital future of an organisation central to Australian education. In this senior leadership role, you will represent ACARA in cross-government digital, cyber security, and technology forums, maintain strategic oversight of emerging public sector technology, data governance, and cyber resilience obligations, and drive innovative ICT initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, security, and educational outcomes.

About the position:

Provide strategic leadership and governance for ACARA’s ICT environment.

Oversee enterprise cyber security frameworks, operational ICT services, and digital platforms.

Represent ACARA in cross-government digital and cyber forums.

Lead a high-performing ICT team to deliver secure, innovative, and reliable technology solutions.

To be successful, you will have:  

Proven executive leadership experience in ICT strategy, digital transformation, and cybersecurity.

Strong knowledge of Commonwealth ICT frameworks, cyber security obligations, and procurement rules.

Demonstrated ability to provide strategic advice to Boards, committees, and senior executives.

Proven experience with ICT budgeting, financial management and procurement activities.

Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and team leadership skills.

This role is a fixed-term position. For more information, please view the Position Description – Director, Information Communication Technology.

ACARA offers a competitive remuneration package, which will be determined based on the successful candidate’s skills, experience and expectations, and will be discussed throughout the recruitment process.

Applications will close at 11:59pm Sydney time on 28th June 2026.

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ACARA embraces a diverse workforce culture and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer that welcomes applications from First Nations Australians.

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory verification of your right to work in Australia and a police clearance check and may include a working with children check.