New Chief Information Officer to lead IT reform

Information Technology (IT) Minister Ian Walker today welcomed Queensland’s new Chief Information Officer (QGCIO) Andrew Mills.

Minister Walker said Mr Mills will lead the Newman Government’s IT reform agenda of renewal and transformation to improve frontline services for Queenslanders.

“Mr Mills brings an extraordinary wealth of experience and knowledge to the role of QGCIO,” Mr Walker said.

“During his tenure as CIO in South Australia Mr Mills was instrumental in improving online service capability.

“This appointment comes at a critical juncture. We have already unveiled the Open Data portal, launched the One-Stop Shop plan and released the ICT Strategy and Action Plan; we need to ensure the momentum keeps going,” Mr Walker said.

Mr Mills will have a key role in leading the ICT Strategy 2013-2017, which is a blueprint for reforming government IT in Queensland.

“I am looking forward to working with the State Government CIO team and broader IT community to enhance the government’s use of IT assets to deliver better services to the people of Queensland,” Mr Mills said.

Mr Walker said the Newman Government is working hard to ensure Queenslanders never have to face another debacle like the Labor-led failed health payroll system.

“Labor’s waste and mismanagement cost Queensland taxpayers $1.25 billion. We’ve put measures in place to ensure transparency around the way departments govern and report on their ICT projects and programs of work,” Mr Walker said.

“This has been accomplished through the creation of an ICT dashboard which is available online for all to see. The dashboard shows information on significant IT projects in government departments, including their progress and cost.”

[ENDS] January 6, 2014

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