IT Manager

Aurora Education Foundation

Salary: $156,800 to $179,200 (Including Superannuation) + NFP Salary Packaging

Work Type: Hybrid, 2 days in the office and 3 days WFH

Employment type: Full-time

About Aurora:

Aurora’s vision is a society in which Australia’s First Peoples determine their aspirations through education and life-long learning, shaping a new future for our country.

We are an Indigenous-led organisation with the mission to inspire First Peoples in their education journey and connect them with educational and career opportunities that enable them to realise their potential.

At Aurora, we're on an exciting growth trajectory, intensifying our impact and expanding our horizons. To fulfil our mission, we're broadening our team with individuals eager to contribute to our vision, strategy and purpose-driven culture. Below is the outline of one such opportunity awaiting your expertise. However, we encourage you to explore all newly created job positions to find the one that best aligns with your career aspirations, capabilities, and passions.

Aurora is an Indigenous organisation registered in Supply Nation and won the Australian Employer of Choice Award 2023-2024. Aurora is also certified as a Great Place to Work for 2024.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Aurora is an EEO employer that welcomes applications from people who have a disability, are LGBTIQA+, and people of culturally diverse backgrounds.

About the role:

To provide strategic leadership in shaping Aurora’s people and culture agenda by driving large-scale transformation and embedding practices that strengthen organisational capability, culture, and inclusion.

To align people initiatives with Aurora’s mission and strategy, build leadership effectiveness, and foster an engaging workplace where collaboration, purpose, and performance thrive.

Responsibilities:

Oversee IT infrastructure, cloud services, and end-user support across multiple sites.

Identify opportunities for system improvements, automation, and innovation.

Ensure reliable, secure, and cost-effective systems, networks, and devices.

Manage the IT budget and ensure cost-efficiency.

Provide IT leadership and technical input into cross-functional or organisation-wide projects

Lead data governance practices to ensure accuracy, integrity, privacy, and compliance with Aurora’s Data Storage and Retention policy and relevant Australian legislation

Implement and maintain cybersecurity frameworks, policies, and awareness programs.

Manage relationships with IT vendors, consultants, and service providers to ensure value-for-money and alignment with organisational needs.

Negotiate contracts and service level agreements (SLAs).

Work closely with all stakeholders to understand and analyse IT requirements to meet business needs

Articulate and document business requirements, to conduct as-is/to-be process mapping and business process re-design

Continuously assess risks of various solutions and prioritise competing business demands

Regularly consult with internal users for satisfaction with internal systems and vendors and cater to training needs when required.

Design end user training to ensure the effectiveness of change initiatives and increase user capability.

Provide coaching, mentoring, and professional development to build capability and succession.

Why you’ll love working with us:

Work with Purpose: Be part of a mission that matters, transforming lives and communities by empowering future Indigenous leaders through education and opportunity.

Grow and Thrive: Enjoy comprehensive development opportunities, including paid training, access to LinkedIn Learning, accredited courses, and an educational allowance. Be inspired by leadership dedicated to your growth and success.

Inclusive Culture: Embrace a work environment founded on diversity, inclusion, cultural safety, and psychological safety where everyone is valued and belongs.

Work-Life Harmony: Benefit from our hybrid work model – 3 days working from home, ‘No Meetings Fridays,’ and wellness activations, all designed to enhance your work-life balance and wellbeing.

Comprehensive Benefits: Take advantage of extensive leave options (e.g., parental leave, study leave, cultural leave, among others), and salary packaging allowing you to claim up to $18,549 annually in tax savings to enhance your financial and personal well-being.

About you:

Tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field and/or equivalent experience

At least 5+ Years of experience in Microsoft 365 implementation with sound knowledge of cloud solutions

Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to work to deadlines with all stakeholders across the business

Technical experience supporting and managing software, business applications, and IT infrastructure

Demonstrated experience in delivering presentations to senior management and facilitating training sessions for all business users

Demonstrated work experience in working on Power Platform – Power Apps and Power BI

Awareness of emerging technologies and responsible AI usage, including governance considerations

High-level written and verbal communication skills, including written processes and report writing

Experience working with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders

High attention to detail

Demonstrated ability to adapt to new environments/systems and respond to changing demands

Experience working with a not-for-profit organisation in a Software Development/Product and Marketing Manager capacity (Desirable)

Dynamics 365 CRM certification (Desirable)

Coding experience in HTML, CSS, JS, SQL, XML, Azure, C#, and .NET Framework (Desirable)

Experience working in an agile environment

Please direct any questions related to this position to [email protected]

If you are interested in applying to join the team, please submit your resume.

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At Aurora Education Foundation, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of your personal information throughout the recruitment process. By submitting your resume or any other personal details to us, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

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Data Security: We have implemented appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or alteration.

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Please note the recruitment process can take up to a month for first contact and two months to provide an update on your application due to the volume of applications.