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Opportunity to join an ASX-listed Global company with an exciting growth strategy
Lead a high-calibre IT Operations team across critical functions including Infrastructure, Cyber Security, Service Desk and Applications Support.
Kelsian Group Limited is looking for a dynamic and experienced Head of IT Operations to join their team
Are you a driven leader with a proven record of delivering operational excellence, rigorous performance management, and fostering high-performing teams?
Do you excel in fast-paced, dynamic environments and thrive on delivering robust, secure, and responsive technology services?
If so, we have an outstanding opportunity for you.
About Kelsian Group Limited
Kelsian Group Limited is an ASX-listed business with over 12,500 employees across Australia, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the United States. As we continue our rapid growth and transformation journey, technology remains pivotal to our success. We seek an accomplished individual to lead our IT Operations function and significantly contribute to our operational strength and strategic technology roadmap.
About the Role
As the Head of IT Operations, you will lead critical operational teams, ensuring the efficient and reliable delivery of technology services. Your key responsibilities will include:
* Operational Leadership: Oversee Infrastructure, Cyber Security, Service Desk, and Application Support teams, ensuring each delivers high-quality, timely services.
* Performance Management: Drive a high-performance culture through rigorous performance management, coaching, mentoring, and formal performance reviews. Swiftly address underperformance, ensuring continuous team improvement.
* Technology and Operational Excellence: Develop and execute robust IT operational strategies aligned with organisational objectives, continuously enhancing processes, responsiveness, and agility.
* Cyber Security Governance: Maintain oversight and accountability for cybersecurity operations, infrastructure stability, disaster recovery, and incident response.
* Customer and Stakeholder Engagement: Ensure high internal customer satisfaction by establishing and monitoring SLAs, managing escalations, and proactively engaging stakeholders across the business.
* Budget and Resource Management: Efficiently manage the IT Operations budget, maximising value from investments and ensuring effective resource allocation.
About You
The successful applicant must possess the following qualifications, skills and experience:
* Experience: Significant senior leadership experience within complex 24/7 IT operational environments, including proven experience in managing infrastructure, cybersecurity operations, application support, and service delivery.
* Leadership Skills: Exceptional capability in managing teams, performance, and fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
* Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of IT Infrastructure, Cyber Security, IT Service Management (ITSM), and operational best practices (ITIL).
* Strategic Thinking: Strong strategic, analytical, and technical capabilities to manage and transform complex operational environments.
* Collaboration and Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders across all levels of an organisation.
* Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or related fields. ITIL certification and cybersecurity credentials (CISSP, CISM) are advantageous.
How to Apply
We are requesting your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are the best person for this position.
Click APPLY and fill in as much information as you can in the track record section of the application, paying close attention to each question.
Applicants must have the appropriate work visa and must not have any restrictions to their entitlement to work.
Applications close Friday 15th August 2025 at 5pm
Please note: We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this opportunity, as we are managing the recruitment process directly.
We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
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Kelsian Group Limited (ASX: KLS) is Australia's largest integrated land and marine transport service provider and tourism operator, with established bus operations in Australia, USA, Singapore, London and the Channel Islands.
Headquartered in Adelaide since 1989, our Group has grown through strategic acquisitions and organic growth to emerge as a leader with over 30 years' experience in bus and marine transport, and tourism operations.
Today, Kelsian Group consists of Australia's most experienced providers of multi-modal public transport services and tourism experiences, boasting performance-driven capabilities across ferry, bus, and light rail both domestically and internationally.
Kelsian Group Limited (ASX: KLS) is Australia's largest integrated land and marine transport service provider and tourism operator, with established bus operations in Australia, USA, Singapore, London and the Channel Islands.
Headquartered in Adelaide since 1989, our Group has grown through strategic acquisitions and organic growth to emerge as a leader with over 30 years' experience in bus and marine transport, and tourism operations.
Today, Kelsian Group consists of Australia's most experienced providers of multi-modal public transport services and tourism experiences, boasting performance-driven capabilities across ferry, bus, and light rail both domestically and internationally.
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