Welcome to the Digital Governance Program
Government digital projects are complex, high-stakes investments and effective leadership and governance is critical to success.
The Government has agreed APS leaders responsible for delivering the Government’s digital projects must complete a ‘digital governance capability improvement program’, to be designed and delivered by the DTA.
This program addresses that mandate, and delivers a curriculum informed by the DTA’s experience as the Government’s trusted digital advisor, equipping senior leaders to contribute confidently and effectively in digital governance board settings.
The Digital Governance Program (DGP) is a two-day immersive program for senior leaders appointed as Senior Responsible Officials (SROs) for the Australian Government’s major digital projects. It blends expert-led sessions, interactive board simulations, and peer learning to ensure SROs are well placed to face the challenges these projects present with confidence.
The Program’s objective is to give digital projects the best chance of success by enabling Senior Responsible Officials (SRO) to face the challenges these projects present with confidence.
Who Should Join
SROs of all digital projects assessed as being in-scope of the Assurance Framework are required to complete the training. Completion of the DGP is mandatory for SROs of digital projects approved at the 2024–25 Budget or later.
While the target audience is predominantly SROs (up to SES B3) appointed to lead major digital or ICT-enabled projects across the APS, other leadership cohorts may also be permitted to join at DTA’s discretion:
- SES Band 1 and Band 2 executives who hold accountability for project outcomes, benefits realisation, and governance
- Senior APS leaders who chair or sit on digital project boards and need to strengthen their ability to govern complex, high-risk initiatives
- Executives preparing to take on an SRO role in the near future and seeking to build confidence in assurance, benefits management, and commercial oversight.
Please note that participation by SROs is prioritised, consistent with the goals of the program.
For any questions about the program, email lpi@dta.gov.au