Manager Business Systems, Strategy & Innovation

• Join a dynamic service-driven government department with a diverse portfolio focused on driving growth throughout Tasmania
• Flexible working arrangements and relocation assistance on offer (for the right candidate) with continued development opportunities
• Competitive starting salary ranging from $121,000 - $128,000 + superannuation (commensurate with skills and experience)

Established in 2014, the Department of State Growth brings together four interrelated divisions with the overarching goal of driving economic growth while supporting the creation of opportunities for Tasmanians.

With eight ministers spanning 14 portfolios, we provide support for business and industry to grow through a strategic approach and contribute to Tasmania's brand as the best place in the country to live, work, invest and raise a family. To learn more about our Department, visit our website. 

We've proudly committed to strengthening the Department through targeted Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategies that foster a safe and inclusive work environment for a diverse range of employees. Our values drive the way we do business, and we aim to make a difference through:

Teamwork: Our teams are diverse, caring and productive

Excellence: We take pride in our work and encourage new ideas to deliver public value

Integrity: We are ethical and accountable in all we do

Respect: We are fair, trusting and appreciative

Working full-time out of Hobart, TAS, your primary responsibility will be to manage the implementation of new ICT initiatives, applications, systems, and policies. This is a broad role that will see you working collaboratively with a number of teams within the Department, as well as a wide range of stakeholders, for the purposes of improving Business Systems.

Reporting to the Director Information and Business Support, you will also provide leadership and guidance to the broader team.

Responsibilities Include:

• Actively participating in and contributing to the strategic direction of ICT within the Department
• Providing business analysis, ICT systems analysis and development, project management, advice, and stakeholder support
• Providing high-level advice and assistance to stakeholders on ICT Business Systems matters
• Managing the Business Systems Group’s financial, human, and physical resources
• Providing advice and mentorship, and proactively encouraging growth and career opportunities for staff within the Business Systems Group in line with the Department’s performance management system

To be considered for this position, you will have highly developed leadership and management experience in a similar role overseeing and leading a team and driving ICT systems improvement initiatives within the organisation.

You will have an extensive understanding of systems development and testing, in a service delivery environment. Strong communication skills will enable you to navigate existing and prospective stakeholder relationships, while also communicating complex matters in simple and practical terms.

It is essential that the successful candidate is reliable and a team player with the ability to forge productive working relationships with all staff members and stakeholders.

Other requirements include:

• Demonstrated ability to utilise and leverage Microsoft 365 and the Power Platform environment including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Dynamics and Microsoft Teams
• Highly developed research and analytical skills, including the ability to think strategically and develop policies, directives and solutions within a political, social and organisation environment

Although not a requirement, tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline will be highly regarded.

In addition to a competitive salary ranging from $121,000 - $128,000 (commensurate with skills and experience), you will receive a wide range of benefits, including:

• Relocation assistance for the right candidate: Located outside of Hobart? We’ll help you make this unique region your new home!
• Flexible working arrangements: We understand that everyone has their own idea of what flexibility means to them, which is why we’ve committed to offering tailored flexible working arrangements for each employee on an ongoing basis
• Generous Leave provisions
• Opportunities fortraining and development

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