Australian Government Information Management Office (AGIMO)
Ann Steward
General Manager
The Australian Government Information Management Office (AGIMO) works across government to maintain Australia's position as a leader in the productive application of information and communications technologies to government administration, information and services.
AGIMO fosters the efficient and effective use of information and communications technology (ICT) by Australian government departments and agencies. It provides advice, tools, information and services to help Australian government departments and agencies use ICT to improve administration and service delivery – often referred to as e-government. AGIMO also works with governments and other bodies at the local, state, national and international levels to develop and maintain Australia's position as a world leader in e-government.
AGIMO is led by a General Manager, also titled the Australian Government Chief Information Officer, Ms Ann Steward.General Manager: Ann Steward
Phone: (02) 6215 1600
AGIMO consists of two divisions, made up of six branches with responsibilities for whole of government ICT policies and operations.
Policy and Planning Division
Division Manager: Graham Fry
Phone: (02) 6215 2774
The Policy and Planning Division aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Australian Government Information and Communications Technology (ICT) activities. It achieves this aim through analysis of significant proposals, practical guidance to agencies, programs to develop ICT skills, support for governance bodies and responding to emerging technologies and issues. Through architecture and standards, it provides the foundation to share data and systems between agencies. The division administers the Two Pass Review process, which ensures that major ICT spending proposals are based on sound business cases supported by thorough analysis. The division provides policy advice and secretariat support to the Secretaries' ICT Governance Board and its supporting bodies. It provides practical advice to agencies in the form of frameworks and better practice guidance. The division, in conjunction with the Attorney-General’s Department and Defence Signals Directorate is implementing recommendations of the e-Security Review.
Governance and Policy Branch
Branch Manager: Scott Wallace
Phone: (02) 6215 1581
Secretariat for major committees
- Progress e-government policy
- Workforce and skills activities
- Use and Satisfaction Survey
- Maintain and extend the Australian Government Architecture
- Monitor and develop policy response to emerging technologies
Investment Management Branch
Branch Manager: David Maybanks
Phone: (02) 6215 1571
- Provide advice and analysis to Budget Group on ICT proposals
- Administer Two-Pass Review program
- Develop business case and benefits realisation guidance
- Conduct Agency Capability Assessment project
e-Security Review Projects
Branch Manager: Trevor Smallwood
Phone: (02) 6215 1679
- Conduct a study of government internet gateways to reduce them to the minimum number required for operational efficiency and reliability
- Explore and develop options to increase the e-security skills base within the Australian Government
- Investigate and incorporate e-security as a performance measure for new ICT systems, including an assessment process for interconnected systems
- Coordinate security and authentication standards
Agency Services Division
Division Manager: John Sheridan
Phone: (02) 6215 1501
The Agency Services Division's role is to coordinate, acquire and support common, whole of government ICT products and services. It is responsible for the Australian Government Online Service Point (AGOSP), Fedlink, ICON, australia.gov.au, the Goverment Online Directory, ICT sustainability, ICT business continuity, datacentre strategy, coordinated procurement, and ICT market and sourcing strategies.
Central Facilities Branch
Branch Manager: Kayelle Wiltshire
Phone: (02) 6215 1569
- Develop and deliver the whole-of-government data centre program
- Deliver shared communications contracts and services
Online Services Branch
Branch Manager: Peter Alexander
Phone: (02) 6215 1592
- Manage the AGOSP Program
- Develop and manage Web Policy
- Deliver online publishing services
- Deliver Government collaboration services
- Deliver australia.gov.au [
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Strategic Sourcing Branch
Acting Branch Manager: Mundi Tomlinson
Phone: (02) 6215 2293
- Develop and administer ICT marketplace policy
- Provide a strategic ICT supplier management service for major suppliers
- Deliver the e-auctions project
- Develop and administer coordinated ICT procurement arrangements
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