Job Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced IT leader to join our organisation on a 3-month contract to start ASAP. This is an exciting opportunity to lead critical IT functions while delivering impactful outcomes in a dynamic and supportive team environment.
About the Role
This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for managing our infrastructure environment, service desk operations, and end-user computing with a strong focus on Microsoft technologies, cyber security frameworks, and robust infrastructure practices.
* Lead the delivery of IT infrastructure services including network administration, cloud services, service desk operations, and systems support.
* Oversee a team of seven technical staff, including system engineers and service desk team members.
* Drive service excellence across platforms including Microsoft 365, Azure, Intune, Citrix Cloud, SharePoint, Teams, and other collaboration tools.
* Collaborate with internal departments, vendors, and managed service providers to maintain and enhance IT services.
* Ensure systems are secure, resilient, and meet business continuity and disaster recovery requirements.
* Support cyber security standards including Essential Eight, ISO 27001, and ACSC ISM, working closely with internal security teams.
* Apply best-practice ICT infrastructure methodologies and frameworks, and proactively manage system upgrades, migrations, and performance improvements.
Key Requirements
* Strong leadership experience in ICT operations and infrastructure roles, ideally within complex environments.
* Advanced knowledge of Microsoft technologies, including Microsoft 365, Azure, Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Intune.
* Solid understanding of cyber security principles and experience supporting secure IT environments.
* Demonstrated application of ICT infrastructure management methodologies, including service delivery, network infrastructure, and systems integration.
* Experience managing vendors, budgets, service-level agreements, and technical projects.
* Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology or related discipline (certifications such as Microsoft, CCNA, or Security+ highly regarded).
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
If you're open to contract work and have the right mix of leadership and technical capability, we'd love to hear from you. Please be advised only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.