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Join City of Moreton Bay’s Digital Innovation and Technology team and help deliver IT solutions that empower our teams to serve our communities effectively and efficiently - today and into the future.

This is an exciting time to come on board! As we introduce this leadership role, you’ll have a timely opportunity to bring your ideas and help shape the future direction of Council’s ICT operations.

Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will lead teams responsible for delivering our operational, governance, risk and cyber-security ICT functions. Your leadership will drive:

• Strategic planning for future IT investments and hardware lifecycle management.
• Oversight of enterprise applications, including the Microsoft suite and ERP systems.
• Management of network and infrastructure portfolios to ensure optimal performance and security.
• Development of enterprise architecture to support high-performing applications, systems and processes.
• Delivery of helpdesk and end-user computing services to support Council’s diverse internal customer base.
• A high-performance, customer-focused team culture that embraces continuous improvement, innovation and new ideas for 30+ team members.

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About you

You bring extensive experience in providing leadership and strategic direction for an information technology function, and you're excited by the opportunity to apply your expertise in this key role.

As a natural people leader, you have a proven track record of guiding multi-disciplinary teams to develop and implement technology strategies aligned with business goals, while successfully leading organisational change in a similar environment.

You possess a strong understanding of ICT governance, risk and cyber-security solutions and bring an analytical, strategic mindset. You also offer valuable insights into emerging technology trends and developments, and how they can be applied to enhance operations.

With your demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders and become a trusted source of advice, you’ll quickly become a valuable member of our leadership team.

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with 5 weeks annual leave and a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Strathpine office has local parking on site and is close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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See it. Shape it. Live It.

City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to our Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.