It Manager

Reference: 6566618

Bring your technical know-how and energy for building and developing teams to an innovative not-for-profit, where your work can impact the trajectories of children and young people!

• Full time role 3 days additional leave days over Christmas and New Year
• $114,351.12 11% Super Up to $15,900 salary packaging to increase your take home pay!
• The opportunity to work 1 day from home, and the ability to work across our Thomastown and Heidelberg locations (Wurundjeri Country)

About us:

Kids First have a prominent 125-year history of safeguarding children achieved through an unwavering commitment to people and transformation. If you want to lead IT projects and are looking for meaning and substance working for an organisation that acknowledges your value by offering great working conditions and flexible working arrangements, then this could be your next opportunity.

About you:

We are looking for someone who would consider themselves an expert in general business IT, Networking, Cybersecurity, and is also keen to grow and develop a team of keen learners. You will be someone who loves to continually learn about new solutions and stay up to date on the latest advancements in the industry.

You will love the mix of using both your managerial and Level 3 hands-on technical skills to support IT service delivery and team development. We are working through a Digital Transformation Strategy at Kids First, so you will have the opportunity to be involved in some key technical projects that will help to meet our future vision.

You will need to be comfortable both at a planning/structure/team strategy level, along with physically working with hardware. Remuneration will be dependent on experience and discussed further during an interview. Given the level of access to our systems and data that this role requires, trust will be a crucial component of the successful applicant, as such thorough background checks will be required, along with entering a Code of Ethics agreement.

Some of your key skills and attributes include:

• Leadership Skills
• Technical Expertise
• Communication Skills
• Customer Focus
• Problem-Solving Abilities
• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail
• Strategic Thinking
• Compliance Knowledge
• Vendor Management
• Project Management

How to apply:

To apply, please include your resume and instead of a cover letter, please include your responses to the following key selection criteria:

1. Name:
2. Years of experience in IT Management and managing people:
3. Years of experience in technical IT support role:
4. Pick just two of the following questions to answer:

• How do you prioritize tasks and allocate resources within your IT department?
• How do you stay updated with the latest trends and developments in the IT industry?
• How do you measure the performance and success of your IT department?
• How do you ensure that your IT team members have opportunities for professional development and growth?

1. Fill in this table on your proficiency in each of the following, choosing between:
   SKILL LEVELS:
   Novice: Basic understanding or beginner level.
   Beginner: Just starting to learn or gain experience in a particular task.
   Proficient: Adequate skill level, able to perform tasks independently with minimal supervision.
   Advanced: High level of skill or expertise, capable of handling complex tasks and providing guidance to others.
   Expert: Mastery level, possessing comprehensive knowledge and experience in a particular area, often considered a subject matter authority.

To view the full position description please find this attached.

For inquiries about the position:

Reza Torkman
General Manager, Digital, Data, IT
Email: [email protected]

Kids First is an Equal Opportunity employer that respects and values diversity and inclusion. Kids First welcomes everyone to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and physical ability.

Kids First is a Child Safe Organisation, employment is conditional on satisfactory referee checks, a current Working With Children Check, National Criminal History check, proof of the right to work in Australia and a pre-employment medical (if applicable).

Applications Close: 04 Apr 2024