Vision
- Better information
- Easier engagement
- Contemporary technology
- Capable people
Context
The IT Strategy was published in 2016 and included the year one action plan. New action plans are published annually, and progress is publicly reported at vic.gov.au/information-technology-strategy. This 2019-20 action plan provides the fourth year of actions in the ongoing delivery of the IT Strategy.
Focus on priority areas
Information and data reform
We want data and information to be available in a way that helps us make good decisions.
That means information comes from trusted sources, is accessible and provides evidence-based insights. Information should be consistent, easy to use, secure and integrated.
Digital opportunity
We want information and services that Victorians can easily access using any device at any time.
We want online processes for the public and government that are secure, will let us become more efficient and responsive, and that are respectful of citizens’ time.
Technology reform
We want the technology systems we use to be contemporary, secure, foster collaboration and enable data sharing.
Standard corporate systems across government reduce cost, improve productivity and streamline collaboration.
Capability uplift
We want government employees to understand the value of technology and be capable in procuring contemporary systems.
That means a strategic understanding of technology procurement, better project management, an improved understanding of cyber security, and clearer governance.
Visit vic.gov.au/information-technology-strategy for the full Victorian Government IT Strategy 2016-2020, along with progress reports and further information.
Delivery principles
These principles underpin the government’s approach to technology delivery.
Digital (default)
Digital is the default and first channel consideration for government services.
Co-designed and citizen-centric
Victorians are actively encouraged to participate in the design of citizen-centric digital services, which will be provided with end users in mind.
Capability fostered
Government employees will develop capabilities to utilise market-based information technology services to enable business objectives.
Open, shared, secure and managed information and data
- default position is open and published (explicit exceptions)
- managed as a shared and valued resource, decoupled from systems structures
- uses standard global formats (decoupled from software products, allowing interoperation)
- ‘single source of truth’ for personal data, transparent and open to correction
- kept securely; available as needed – stored properly, described, and available to search
Enhanced business systems
For new and refreshed business systems, a modern approach to delivery will be undertaken. The order of consideration will be reuse, cloud, buy, then build.
Mobile
Presentation of government services will be designed and available from the perspective of mobile delivery of services and information.
Strengthened procurement
Systems procurement will take a broader government view in respect of major corporate systems, promote partnership with major suppliers, promote competition, and prefer open systems and data.
Employee choice and flexibility
Employees should be given choice of approved devices and personal productivity and collaboration tools and should be able to easily work remotely from an office to serve citizens where they are.
Robust ICT program governance
Responsible governance and management structures will be in place throughout the life of a project to provide confidence in decision-making and outcomes that meet stakeholder needs.
Standard corporate systems
Systems that provide basic corporate functionality, (such as identity, document management, briefing, finance, human resources management and procurement) will be shared, standardised and consolidated.
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