ICT Manager

The ICT Manager is responsible for managing the technology infrastructure of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference and its agencies, ensuring the reliability, stability, and security of its information technology platform. This role requires a hands-on approach to technology, strategic planning, and a focus on business processes.

The role

• Develop and implement the company's IT strategy and technology platform and manage change associated with implementation
• Oversee the organisations digital and cyber security strategy
• Ensure the organisation's technology infrastructure is safe, secure, and reliable
• Manage the IT staff, budget, and vendor relationships
• Ensure service delivery though: provision of technical support to employees and customers; maintenance of ICT infrastructure; management of applications; induction and training of users
• Research and evaluate new technologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards
• Ensure scalability, security, and optimal performance of infrastructure components.
• Manage the technology budget, ensuring cost effective utilisation of resources.
• Implement and enforce information security policies and procedures to safeguard data and systems.
• Oversee information management and the organisations website
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards, such as GDPR or HIPAA or Privacy Act.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology or a related field
• Proven experience in IT management or similar leadership role
• Strong technical skills in infrastructure, security, and networking
• Sound understanding of digital and cyber security and ability to increase the cyber security maturity level using Essential 8 Control
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong leadership, project management and change management skills
• Knowledge of relevant regulations, compliance requirements and industry standards
• Problem solving abilities and a strategic mindset
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Windows operating environment, and the Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative suites of applications
• An excellent understanding of Joomla and WordPress Content Management Systems (CMS) and a sound working knowledge of HyperText Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and SQL databases
• High level of electronic, verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• An understanding and willingness to work within the mission and identity of the Catholic Church.

For a copy of the position description or any other enquiries regarding this role please contact ******@catholic.org.au.

How to apply

Please submit a current resume along with a cover letter demonstrating your knowledge, skills and experience as aligned to the dot points in the “About You” section above.

Applications close at Midnight Sunday 28 April 2024

About Us

The Catholic Church in Australia is served by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (the Conference), the permanent collegial assembly of the Bishops of Australia. 

The General Secretariat exists to support the work of the Bishops Conference, which meets twice each year but is a permanent institution that operates between plenary meetings through the Permanent Committee and bishop’s commissions.

The Mission and Values of the Catholic Church of Australia are that work is for people, not people for work. Our Vision is that through work, individuals contribute to the common good and achieve fulfilment as human beings. The Church teaches that employees and employers are regarded as partners in their place of work and their respective roles. Mutual respect, esteem, and goodwill underpin the relationship between the employer and the employee. Employees are encouraged and enabled to see their work not merely as a source of income but as providing a service and a benefit to others in society.

Benefits

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference is an equal employment opportunity employer and promotes and supports a family-friendly workplace, including flexible work options such as:

• Free onsite parking in Braddon
• Hybrid work-from-home options along with other flexibility provisions are available through our flexible work policy 
• Generous leave provisions including: 

1. additional Christmas leave
2. 14 weeks of paid parental leave
3. study support and leave 
4. paid retreat and formation leave

Additional Information for Applicants

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference is an inclusive workplace and encourages applications from people from diverse backgrounds, we are an equal employment opportunity employer and promote and support a family friendly workplace. The successful applicant must be eligible to work in Australia and may be required to provide a Working with Children Check or a suitable Police Check as part of the recruitment process.

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference respects your privacy. In applying for this position, you will be providing the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference with personal including sensitive information. The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference regards its child protection responsibilities with the utmost importance. Our privacy collection notice and Policy and Safeguarding Policy can be obtained by visiting www.catholic.au.