ICT Business Partner Lead
Requisition Number : 987
Salary Range : $107,734.01 - $115,772.10 per annum
Position Type : Full Time, Permanent
Location : 119-145 Spence Street, Portsmith
Application Close Date : Sunday 8th February 2026 at 11.30pm AEST
Are you a tactical ICT leader who thrives on business relationship management, collaboration, innovation, and driving real change across an organisation?
We have an exciting opportunity for an ICT Business Partner Lead to join our team and play a key role in shaping Council's digital future
What You Will Do
As the ICT Business Partner Lead, you will lead a talented team of ICT professionals, promoting a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and service-first delivery. Your expertise in fostering collaboration between the business and I&T‑S teams is crucial in ensuring that technology solutions are relevant, effective, and deliver tangible value. By influencing, guiding and coaching others, you will help elevate digital capabilities across the organisation and ensure we are meeting the needs of our stakeholders now and into the future.
You will also play a critical role building relationships specific to tactics, in fostering strong, collaborative business relationship partnerships across all levels of Council. You will focus on the tactics required to achieve the strategic focus, prioritising alignment of technology and I&T‑S digital initiatives with overarching business goals and strategies, from identifying opportunities through to implementation, adopting a business‑led IT approach that drives efficiency, performance, and community value.
What We Are Looking For
* Previous people management, supervision and leadership experience, with proven evidence of successfully leading a high‑performing team to exceed targets and deliver on strategic and tactical outcomes.
* Extensive experience leading and delivering on IT complex programs and tactical workstreams.
* Excellent interpersonal, persuasive influencing and stakeholder relationship management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across the organisation.
* Significant demonstrated IT Business Relationship Management (BRM) experience in the delivery of specialist advice translating business needs into technical realities.
* Tertiary qualification and/or relevant professional qualifications in Information Management, Information Technology (IT), Business Analysis or Project Management related discipline.
* Ability to understanding business processes and activities including I&T‑S touchpoints and growing tactical and strategic view of services and value.
If you are ready to lead change, influence strategy, and help drive digital transformation across Council, we would love to hear from you
Some benefits we offer
* Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
* Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well‑being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
* Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
* Up to 3 weeks personal leave
* Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
* Salary sacrifice opportunities
* Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
* Relocation assistance may be available for preferred candidates.
We are committed to
* Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
* Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
* Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support
Now we want to hear about YOU
Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply ' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.
For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.
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Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council
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