Chief Information Officer

A Chief Information Officer (CIO) oversees an organisation’s technology strategy and operations. You might work in various sectors, including finance, healthcare, or education. CIOs focus on aligning IT with business goals, managing technology infrastructure, and driving digital transformation. You’ll lead IT teams, develop technology roadmaps, and ensure that IT investments support overall business objectives.

CIOs play a critical role in shaping technology-driven strategies. You’ll need to be strategic, visionary, and adept at managing complex projects. You'll liaise with senior management to integrate technology solutions, ensuring they enhance business performance and meet organisational needs.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $249,600
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a chief information officer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
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Bachelor of Information Technology (Data Engineering)
On Campus
3 years
$33,720
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Computer Technician Web Content Manager Junior Data Analyst
Plant Engineer IT Technician Digital Business Analyst Engineering Technician Trainee Records Officer IT Business Analyst Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot Telecommunications Trades Assistant Technical Architect Systems Consultant Solutions Designer Functional Analyst Solutions Analyst Integration Analyst Infrastructure Architect Mobile Application Developer Salesforce Administrator Solutions Consultant Test Engineer Technology Consultant Program Analyst Data Manager Game Mathematician Application Support Analyst Data Modeller Marketing Analyst Chief Information Officer
+ 27 more
BSB60420

Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
On Campus, Online
18 months
$0 - $9,800
  • At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above from the BSB Training Package
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resources Manager Senior Administrator General Manager
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Area Manager Regional Manager Talent Acquisition Specialist Team Administrator Creative Entrepreneur Chief Innovation Officer Plant Supervisor Plant Manager Duty Manager (Police Force) Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Change And Communications Manager Executive Director Mining Manager HR Business Partner Change Management Consultant Advertising Executive Development Manager Director of Education IT Director Global Management Consultant Chief of Police Digital Transformation Manager Chief Data Officer Innovation Consultant Chief Information Officer Research and Development Manager Business Architect Compliance Manager IT Operations Manager Education Manager Employee Relations Manager Company Director
+ 33 more
ICT50220

Diploma of Information Technology
On Campus, Online
18 months
$6,026 - $8,940
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Systems Engineer Systems Analyst Network Administrator
Java Developer Analyst Programmer Javascript Developer ICT Support Engineer Programmer Systems Tester ICT Project Manager Computer Technician Network Technician Junior Website Designer Cloud Support Technician E-Commerce Developer Data Miner Digital Project Manager Blockchain Engineer Network Specialist Salesforce Developer Intelligence Officer Chief Innovation Officer Data Analytics Consultant IoT Engineer Cyber Security Engineer Data Consultant IT Auditor Automated Tester Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Digital Business Analyst E-Commerce Manager IT Manager Software Tester E-learning Developer Drone Operator Data Architect Computer Engineer Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Technical Architect Systems Consultant Solutions Designer Functional Analyst Business Intelligence Developer Solutions Analyst Systems Architect Integration Analyst Integration Developer Network Architect Cloud Architect Mobile Application Developer Sitecore Developer Salesforce Administrator Solutions Consultant Enterprise Architect Database Developer Solutions Architect Test Analyst Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Test Engineer Integration Engineer Cybercrime Investigator Digital Producer Multimedia Artist 3D Printing Technician Applications Engineer Information Architect .NET Developer Systems Designer Robotics Technician Information Designer Meteorologist IT Specialist Photogrammetrist Software Designer Cyber Defender Cyber Security Architect AI Specialist UX Developer Computer Systems Engineer Data Modeller Senior Business Analyst AI Consultant Computer Architect Creative Technologist Visual Effects Artist Software Development Manager Enterprise Solutions Architect Developer Programmer ICT Architect Master Data Analyst Database Designer Chief Information Officer Research and Development Manager Algorithm Engineer Python Developer Computational Biologist IT Operations Manager Analytics Manager
+ 97 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Systems Engineer Systems Analyst Network Administrator Java Developer Analyst Programmer Javascript Developer ICT Support Engineer Programmer Systems Tester ICT Project Manager Computer Technician Network Technician Junior Website Designer Cloud Support Technician E-Commerce Developer Data Miner Digital Project Manager Blockchain Engineer Network Specialist Salesforce Developer Intelligence Officer Chief Innovation Officer Data Analytics Consultant IoT Engineer Cyber Security Engineer Data Consultant IT Auditor Automated Tester Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Digital Business Analyst E-Commerce Manager IT Manager Software Tester E-learning Developer Drone Operator Data Architect Computer Engineer Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Technical Architect Systems Consultant Solutions Designer Functional Analyst Business Intelligence Developer Solutions Analyst Systems Architect Integration Analyst Integration Developer Network Architect Cloud Architect Mobile Application Developer Sitecore Developer Salesforce Administrator Solutions Consultant Enterprise Architect Database Developer Solutions Architect Test Analyst Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Test Engineer Integration Engineer Cybercrime Investigator Digital Producer Multimedia Artist 3D Printing Technician Applications Engineer Information Architect .NET Developer Systems Designer Robotics Technician Information Designer Meteorologist IT Specialist Photogrammetrist Software Designer Cyber Defender Cyber Security Architect AI Specialist UX Developer Computer Systems Engineer Data Modeller Senior Business Analyst AI Consultant Computer Architect Creative Technologist Visual Effects Artist Software Development Manager Enterprise Solutions Architect Developer Programmer ICT Architect Master Data Analyst Database Designer Chief Information Officer Research and Development Manager Algorithm Engineer Python Developer Computational Biologist IT Operations Manager Analytics Manager + 97 more

Master of Business Administration (Information Systems)
On Campus, Online
18 - 24 months
$39,600 - $58,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chief Information Officer ICT Project Manager IT Consultant
IT Director
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chief Information Officer ICT Project Manager IT Consultant IT Director + 1 more

Master of Information Technology (IT Management)
Blended, Online
18 - 24 months
$35,760 - $43,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chief Information Officer Information Systems Manager IT Project Manager
IT Manager Technology Consultant Software Development Manager Music Librarian
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chief Information Officer Information Systems Manager IT Project Manager IT Manager Technology Consultant Software Development Manager Music Librarian + 4 more

Master of Business Information Systems
On Campus
24 months
$0 - $65,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chief Information Officer ICT Project Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chief Information Officer ICT Project Manager
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