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Head of Information Technology (IT)


Job title: Head of Information Technology (IT)

Company: Wintringham

Job description: Head of Information Technology (IT)Head Office – North MelbourneFull Time Basis

  • Join a rapidly growing not-for-profit organisation with a commitment to social justice
  • Lead the delivery of IT strategy, including infrastructure, applications and projects
  • Competitive remuneration and access to benefits including NFP salary packaging and novated leasing
  • Choice of motor vehicle allowance or fully maintained company car
  • 5 weeks annual leave
  • Full-time basis, including flexible at-home working arrangements
  • Located close to the CBD in North Melbourne (VIC)

About usWintringham is a specialist non-religious not-for-profit welfare organisation, committed to providing older people who have experienced, or are at-risk of homelessness, with a range of high-quality aged-care, housing and related support services. We employ more than 1,000 staff across Victoria and Tasmania.Our head office provides the strategic direction and corporate support to Wintringham’s aged-care, housing and community care services.Your new roleReporting to the Deputy CEO, we are seeking a dynamic, and experienced Head of Information Technology who will be responsible for aligning IT strategy with Wintringham’s organisational goal to ensure a stable, secure, and user-friendly IT environment, that supports both staff and clients.This will include oversight of the infrastructure, application support/business intelligence, and IT project teams.This senior leadership role requires a proactive and hands-on approach to manage technology systems, ensuring cybersecurity, consider emerging technologies and playing a key role in supporting organisation-wide change projects to enhance operational efficiency and client care.Your responsibilities and duties will include:

  • IT Strategy and innovation: Identify emerging technologies/initiatives and execute our information technology road-map
  • Team Leadership: Manage and mentor high-performing staff including Infrastructure, Applications/BI, and IT Project teams
  • Digital Transformation: Be a key member of organisational-wide change management initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, client care, and overall business performance
  • Compliance: Ensure Wintringham comply with industry regulations and standards relating to technology, data management and protection
  • Vendor Management: Collaborate with external technology partners to procure and integrate software and hardware solutions

What is in it for you?We are committed to offering an enjoyable, safe, flexible, and rewarding workplace that provides a work-life balance. When you are working with Wintringham, you will have access to the following benefits:

  • Competitive remuneration: including 5-weeks leave and benefits such as not-for-profit salary packaging
  • Professional development: opportunities to stay abreast of industry best-practice
  • Opportunity: Utilise your skills to enhance the services that Wintringham provide to a highly marginalised and disadvantaged client group

We are looking for candidates with the following:

  • Proven experience gained in a senior technology leadership role
  • Strong critical analysis and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent leadership, team management, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with digital transformation initiatives and project management
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external vendors
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft technologies in a cloud/hybrid environment
  • Knowledge of cyber-security and data privacy best practices
  • Strong enterprise application management experience
  • Understanding of Business Intelligence (BI) knowledge and skills
  • Proficient written communication skills and experience with policy development and internal/external report writing
  • Ability to work independently and manage, plan, and support the work of the IT team
  • Management of operational and capital/project IT budgets
  • Demonstrated ability and willingness to keep abreast of new and emerging technologies
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology, Business)

This sounds great! How do I apply?For more information about this role, a copy of the Position Description can be accessed . Please address your responses to the key selection criteria (located in the position description) in your cover letter. Applications to be directed to Michael Deschepper and submitted via our website. Please upload your documents in PDF FormatApplications close on Wednesday 8th of January 2025 at 5pm.Successful applicants will be required to undergo a NDIS Worker Screening Check and Police Records check. Refusal to provide your information to both parties will prevent Wintringham from being able to continue with your application.Applicants who have lived in a country other than Australia for a period longer than 12 months in the last 10 years may be required to undergo an International Police Check. Successful candidates will be required to comply with the Wintringham Health and Immunisation policy.Wintringham is committed to providing safe and inclusive environments and services. We celebrate differences in ability, age, culture, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexuality, spirituality and beliefs. Everyone has a right to feel welcome, respected and valued in a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.The safety of all older people is paramount, and we have zero tolerance for family violence including elder abuse.Wintringham proudly acknowledges Australia’s First Peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.Diversity and inclusion makes our community and Wintringham stronger, and contributes to helping us end homelessness for older people.

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Location: North Melbourne, VIC

Job date: Fri, 20 Dec 2024 06:12:31 GMT

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