Michael Milford
Mike Milford AM is the recently appointed Group Head of the Technology and Major Capability Group of Home Affairs. This newly established Group increases the Home Affairs’ focus on ICT and other capabilities as critical enablers of the business operations of the portfolio.
Mike joined the Department of Immigration and Border Protection in 2015 and since then has held the roles of First Assistant Secretary, Major Capability Division, responsible for the design, coordination and project management for all new major capabilities, and Chief Information Officer, responsible for ICT service delivery to the Department.
Mike’s prior career was in the Army, from which Mike retired in 2015 as a Major General, and Head of ICT Operations at Defence. During his time in the CIO Group Mike held a number of roles including Chief Technology Officer, and had responsibility for the Defence Single Information Environment, global terrestrial and satellite communications, and international engagement on military communications.
Mike is married to Jenni and they have three children, Rachel, Christopher, and Emily. Mike is an avid reader and fisherman.
