An exciting opportunity for a dynamic and emerging leader within the Information Technology field to lead our team of talented technical professionals in a high performing and thriving organisation.

As the Manager Information Technology, you will utilise your strong networking skills and your ability to translate technology into impactful business solutions. You will guide your team whilst overseeing key strategic areas such as budget management, vendor relationships, policy development, and process improvements. As the Manager Information Technology, you will foster an approachable, open environment that encourages creative thinking, empowering your team to contribute ideas and drive positive change across the organisation.

Your focus on governance, combined with a hands-on approach to updating documentation and policies, will be vital to your success in the role.

To be successful you will need:

• Strong ability to motivate, oversee, coordinate, and drive a team of resources through modelling leadership in addition to managing the day-to-day transactional activity pertaining to people management.
• Experience in IT project management including procurement, design, build, configuration, and implementation.
• Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of IT technical services, delivery processes, IT standards and methodologies to achieve high quality service outcomes aligned to strategic objectives.
• High level and proven financial management skills including sound knowledge of budgeting, costing of works and expenditure control.
• The ability to build and sustain positive working relationships with staff, people at all levels within the public and private sectors and related industry.

Join a progressive & flexible organisation in this opportunity to influence change and be valued for your contribution. This is a full-time, permanent position offered at General Officer Level 8 $123,375.04 - $131,436.08 under our Enterprise Agreement 2022. We are open to flexible work options and alternative work arrangements for the right candidate.

Benefits of working with us

Council is committed to delivering quality services and recognises that to achieve this, providing an environment for staff to flourish is essential. Here’s a glimpse at what’s on offer:

• Flexible work culture with flexi time and flexible work arrangements.
• An innovative Employee Wellbeing and Resilience Program.
• Competitive discounts on private health insurance.
• Generous uniform allowance.
• Journey insurance and income protection.
• Professional development and industry networking.

Essential position requirements

• This position requires you to hold and provide evidence of a current and valid National Police Check (NPC) before being appointed to the position.
• All employees are required to undertake a pre-employment medical prior to commencement.

For further information and a copy of the position description, please refer to www.barossa.sa.gov.au. or contact the People and Culture team on (08) 8563 8444. To apply please forward your application addressing the position competency profile to The Barossa Council via [email protected] or via our website.

Applications close 5pm Sunday 30th March 2025

The Barossa Council is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity principles, a constructive culture, workplace diversity and professional development. We welcome applications from those with diverse backgrounds including people who live with disability and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure all employees are successful in their roles.