Manager, Strategic Services (VPS6) - Information Management and Technology Division (IMTD), Department of Education About the Department The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services. The Department of Education is committed to helping Victorians lead prosperous, socially connected, healthy and fulfilling lives. Through lifelong learning, strong families and inclusive communities, the department plays a vital role in preparing people with the skills and knowledge needed for a modern, fast-changing world. IMTD supports more than 1,500 government schools, 50,000 teachers, 650,000 students and 6,000 corporate staff, driving the department's digital capability, business systems and digital transformation agenda. Working in an agile and evolving environment, IMTD focuses on user experience, security and integration, delivering innovative solutions across cloud infrastructure, enterprise platforms, information management, artificial intelligence and software services. About the role As Manager, Strategic Services, you will play a key leadership role in shaping how technology strategy is planned, governed and delivered across the department. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker who can bring together enterprise architecture, portfolio services, governance, planning and reporting to ensure technology investments are aligned with departmental priorities and deliver meaningful public value. You will lead a critical function that influences strategic decision-making, supports investment planning and strengthens organisational capability. Your work will help ensure the department's technology landscape is future-focused, well-governed and positioned to meet the needs of Victoria's education system. Why join us? This role offers the chance to work at scale, influence enterprise-wide direction and contribute to outcomes that matter for students, teachers, schools and communities across Victoria. If you are a strategic technology leader who enjoys shaping direction, strengthening governance and lifting organisational capability, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact in one of Victoria's most important public sector portfolios. You'll join a division that is: * purpose-driven and future-focused * committed to innovation and continuous improvement * working on complex, high-impact technology challenges * delivering services that make a real difference every day What you'll bring We are looking for a capable and forward-looking leader who can combine strategic insight with practical delivery. You will bring: * Tertiary qualifications in Information Systems, Enterprise Architecture, Business or a related discipline * Significant experience in enterprise architecture, portfolio management or technology governance within complex organisations * Proven ability to lead federated practices and drive organisational maturity uplift * Demonstrated success in developing strategies, technology roadmaps and portfolio reporting that guide investment decisions and improve capability * Strong governance and risk management capability, including experience advising on strategic technology decisions * Evidence of thought leadership and innovation, particularly in adopting emerging technologies, improving maturity and influencing broader practice Further Information For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application. The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person. Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au. For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Anastasia Scully - Portfolio Coordinator via anastasia.scully@education.vic.gov.au. Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements. Applications close 11:59pm on Monday 18 May 2026.