NSW gov brings on new management for core tech platforms

The NSW government is seeking a director for its core digital platforms amid an apparent restructure. 

The Department of Customer Service (DCS) is looking to hire a director of systems capability to oversee its Government Technology Platforms (GTP) division.

The newly created role will have oversight of the NSW’s core whole-of-government platforms, including Licence NSW, Regulation NSW and GovDC, and will report to executive director Reece Clementi.

According to a job advertisement, the role will handle the “implementation of [the division’s] new value-based operating model”. 

The hiring follows claims from the Public Service Association that the GTP division is undergoing a restructure which would result in a headcount reduction. 

According to a statement published by the union in October, the plans would see “112 impacted ongoing GTP team members who will not be directly assigned to an ongoing role” due to “ongoing roles being moved to temporary to reduce financial risk and align with fiscal responsibilities” and the “reduction of roles in future structure”.

DCS did not comment on the PSA’s announcement but said in a statement: “The government technology platforms (GTP) director of systems capability role is a new position.

“The role allows GTP to continue delivering sector-leading results for its digital products.”

The spokesperson added that the role would lead “various capabilities and disciplines" in software engineering, including full-stack developers, API developers, data engineers and quality assurance testers, alongside support.