ACS Applauds Victorian Ombudsman on the “Own motion investigation into ICT-enabled projects” Report
Tuesday 29 November 2011: The Australian Computer Society (ACS) has applauded the findings of the “Own motion investigation into ICT-enabled projects”, a report of an investigation by the Victorian Ombudsman, conducted in consultation with the Victorian Auditor-General.
ACS President Anthony Wong said, “The ACS takes a strong leadership role in information and communications technology (ICT) skills development and has regularly called for a greater emphasis on ICT skills.
“The ACS welcomes the report recommendations, in particular, the need for the Department of Treasury and Finance to develop a long-term strategy to recruit and maintain skilled ICT staff across the whole of government. This can be achieved by encouraging students to enter ICT careers, catering for the mature worker and providing options for women to remain in the workforce longer,” said Mr Wong.
ACS Victoria Branch Chair, Ian Dennis said “The Ombudsman correctly identifies the need for government ICT projects to be managed by qualified ICT professionals, and the need for appropriate recognition of the value of the independent quality assurance inherent in the "Gateway" process.”
“The ACS has adopted the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) to deliver the ACS Certification Program. The framework has also increasingly being embraced as the standard for certifying ICT skills and providing a clear articulation path for ICT careers,” said Mr Dennis
The ACS looks forward to further engagement with the government in the development of ICT professionals, and hopes that the recommendations provided in the report will help improve the way ICT-enabled projects are managed in the future.
Media information:
Seni Murni
ACS PR & Special Projects Executive
02 9299 3666 or 0410 029 706
seni.murni@acs.org.au
Clementine Stuart-Russell
02 9492 1034 or 0414 490 092
clementine@launchgroup.com.au
About the ACS:
The ACS (Australian Computer Society) is the recognised professional association for those working in Information and Communications Technology, seeking to raise the standing of ICT professionals and represent their views to government, industry and the community. A member of the Australian Council of Professions, the ACS is the guardian of professional ethics and standards in the ICT sector, committed to ensuring the beneficial use of ICT for all Australians. It provides both members and non-members with opportunities for professional education, networking and certification, as well as enabling them to contribute to the development of their profession. Visit www.acs.org.au for more information.