Head of Technology position in the Gold Coast with an ASX listed Company!
**Your new company**
Hays has partnered with an innovative Australian company that has a proven track record in the emerging therapies sector of the medical industry. What started as a family business specialising in alternative medical therapy has grown into a successful ASX listed company with big ambitions.
**Your new role**
You are a self-driven Head of Technology who's eager to help build a world-class company in Gold Coast and soon to be international. Join the entrepreneurial and ambitious team of over 130 members and help shape the future of the industry.
Your responsibilities include:
- Discover and propose novel IT systems / solutions to enhance business productivity
- Impart knowledge on the operation of IT systems to Executive, Leadership, and management teams
- Assure the dependability, safety, and quality of all IT infrastructure and the business services it offers
- Create, cultivate, and sustain relationships with important stakeholders and external IT associates.
- Overseeing the routine maintenance of; networks, servers, switches, firewalls, wireless systems, ERP, and desktops, as well as project-based assignments
- Fostering strong relationships with executives and team members, and using influence to encourage senior leaders and facilitate cross-functional cooperation
- Assessing the performance of information technology systems to evaluate cost and productivity levels and proposing enhancements to the IT infrastructure.
- Collaborating with essential stakeholders across the organisation to create IT solutions that meet business needs
- Addressing hardware and software issues through diagnostic analysis
- Creating and maintaining an IT disaster management plan that includes a comprehensive risk assessment
- Anticipating, recommending, and integrating innovative technologies that enhance company productivity.
- Conducting research, devising plans, and supervising the integration of new infrastructure elements into current systems
- Developing and promoting the organisation's' technology-based expansion strategies, ensuring that cloud infrastructure and systems are scalable and durable enough to support such plans
- Proactively identifying and managing technology and security-related risks and governance
- Cultivating relationships with suppliers and establishing cost-effective contracts.
**What you'll need to succeed**
To succeed as the Head of Technology, you will have the following skill set:
- A degree-qualified IT professional.
- 5yrs experience in a similar level role.
- In-depth knowledge of network protocols, server hardware and software, and security systems
- Demonstrated ability in developing IT strategy whilst delivering on operational requirements
- High-level knowledge and understanding of ICT systems and functions and working knowledge in developing ICT related policies and procedures
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders
**What you'll get in return**
In return, you will be in a permanent leadership role at an ASX listed company based in modern offices with stunning views. You will be part of a fun and ambitious working environment, in this rare opportunity to work in one of the world's fastest-growing industries.
**What you need to do now**
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