ICT Manager (Fixed Term) (Regional)

• Key leadership & governance role to ensure best practice ICT service delivery
• Strategy, Delivery, Innovation, Operations
• Relocation assistance up to $5,000

About the Opportunity

You will be responsible for the provision of IT services to the organisation and the Community in the areas including hardware and software support, voice and data communication, security systems and public radio re-broadcast. You will have a particular focus on providing day to day leadership and direction to the ICT team to support enhanced service delivery and achievement of strategic business goals.

Reporting to the General Manager (Corporate Services), you will:

• manage a multi-disciplinary team that covers the functions within a modern ICT department;
• mentor, coach, and develop employees in the department in order to maximise performance;
• plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the acquisition, development, maintenance and use of computer and telecommunication systems for Council;
• coordinate collective ICT Schedule of Works (infrastructure, development, applications and projects) with ICT Team Leaders for operational planning requirements;
• manage the provision of secure and stable ICT services to support business outcomes through effective risk management strategies; and
• maintain highly professional, customer oriented, innovative, and future focused ICT capability.

About yourself

To be a successful applicant, you will have:

• a relevant tertiary qualification in a related field (such as IT/ICT), OR be able to demonstrate five (5) years equivalent related experience;
• a high order technical knowledge and expertise in the management of complete information and communication technology systems operating across a distributed network and supporting a mobile workforce;
• proven and demonstrated experience leading and co-ordinating a modern ICT team;
• experience in adopting a planned, comprehensive, and risk-based approach to implementing organisational change;
• ability in applying exceptional business acumen, resulting in innovative solutions to suit business needs and emerging trends; and
• strong interpersonal, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

The benefits working for WDRC:

Relocation Assistance of $5,000 may be considered for the successful applicant

Work / life balance

Enjoy quality time with optional rostered day off every 4 weeks.

Access to Corporate Health Plan

Take care of yourself and join a health plan to improve life

Health & Wellbeing program and Mental Health Support

Change your lifestyle and live better with healthy ideas. Be your best possible self with provided support and information.

Access to free Employee Assistance Program & confidential counselling

Reach out to someone confidentially if you are experiencing any concerns or problems

Salary Packaging Available

Restructure your salary to work for you to pay for everyday living expenses such as Motor Vehicles, Superannuation, Remote Area Housing (Rent), Fuel, Gas and Electricity.

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If you are a strong leader with an ambitious drive for innovative technology solutions, this role is for you.  TOGETHER WE MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE.

Applications close at 5.00pm AEST on Thursday 9 May 2024.

Additional Information

The recruitment process may include candidates completing a pre-employment health declaration and you may be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check and/or a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.

Western Downs Regional Council reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date without prior notice.