Australian Government Information Management Office (AGIMO)
Ann Steward
Deputy Secretary
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 also responsible for the supply of cost effective, innovative and practical IT solutions to the Electorate Offices of Senators, Members and their staff. It is also responsible for the provision of secure communications services to Ministers, Parliamentary Secretaries and their agencies.
AGIMO is led by a Deputy Secretary, also titled the Australian Government Chief Information Officer, Ms Ann Steward.
Deputy Secretary: Ann Steward
Phone: (02) 6215 1600
AGIMO consists of two divisions, made up of seven branches with responsibilities for whole of government ICT policies and operations.
Policy and Planning Division
First Assistant Secretary : Glenn Archer
Phone: (02) 6215 2240
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
Assistant Secretary: Scott Wallace
Phone: (02) 6215 1581
- Leads the development of the ICT Strategic Vision
- Provides Secretariat for major committees
- Progresses e-government policy
- Conducts Use and Satisfaction Surveys
- Maintains and extends the Australian Government Architecture
- Leads work on cloud computing, open source software and IPv6
- Monitors and develops policy response to emerging technologies
- Leads work on whole-of-government solutions and cross agency collaboration
Investment Management Branch
Assistant Secretary: Gary Davis
Phone: (02) 6215 1571
- Provides advice and analysis to Budget Group on ICT proposals
- Applies ICT Two-Pass Review process
- Develops business case and benefits realisation guidance
- Conducts Improve Agency Capability initiative
Cyber Security Branch
Assistant Secretary: Trevor Smallwood
Phone: (02) 6215 1679
- Coordinates reduction of government internet gateways to reduce them to the minimum number required for operational efficiency and reliability
- Investigates and incorporates cyber security as a performance measure for new ICT systems, including an assessment process for interconnected systems
- Develops and coordinates cyber security and authentication standards, frameworks and guides
- Develops and coordinates ICT skills strategies and programs, including options to increase the cyber security skills base, within the Australian Government
Agency Services Division
First Assistant Secretary: 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
Assistant Secretary: Kayelle Wiltshire
Phone: (02) 6215 1569
- Manages the implementation and realisation of benefits of the Australian Government Data Centre Strategy 2010-25
- Manages the Data Centre Facilities and Data Centre Migration Services panels and assists agencies in using the panels
- Develops initiatives that support agencies on a whole of government basis in regards to data centres
- Develops and supports agencies in the use of policies and guidelines on data centre optimisation
Online Services Branch
Assistant Secretary: Sharyn Clarkson
Phone: (02) 6215 3339
- Manages the Australian Government Online Service Point (AGOSP) Program
- Develops and manage Web Policy
- Delivers online publishing services
- Delivers Government collaboration services
- Delivers australia.gov.au [
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Strategic Sourcing Branch
Assistant Secretary: Mundi Tomlinson
Phone: (02) 6215 2293
- Establishes, maintains and operates coordinated procurement contracting arrangements for telecommunications products and services, ICT infrastructure and software licensing
- Maintains and operates the Whole of Government Common Operating Environment (COE) policy
- Maintains and operates frameworks and policies for engagement between the Australian Government and ICT industry participants
Government Network Services Branch
Assistant Secretary: Barry McKinless
Phone: (02) 6215 1801
Provision and maintenance of communication and infrastructure services to the Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries:
- Manages the Ministerial Communications Network (MCN) which provides secure telecommunication services to all Ministers, Parliamentary Offices, and Agency Heads, in Parliament House and throughout Australia
- Manages the Intragovernment Communications Network (ICON), an optical fibre network that links all Commonwealth offices throughout Canberra
- Provides Wide Area Network (WAN) communications services for Finance interstate offices
- Provides communications support to whole of government functions such as CHOGM, APEC, and Continuity of Government initiatives
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