Director of ICT and Digital Learning

Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta; City of Parramatta Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Parramatta is seeking a visionary Director of ICT and Digital Learning. The successful candidate will drive innovation in digital teaching, manage ICT infrastructure, and lead a high-performing team. This full-time position requires strong leadership skills and a commitment to enhancing learning outcomes through technology. Competitive compensation and a supportive environment for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience leading contemporary digital learning environments.
• Expertise in driving digital transformation in educational settings.
• Commitment to fostering professional growth and knowledge-sharing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic design and implementation of the College’s digital frameworks.
• Manage complex ICT operations to align with strategic goals.
• Ensure operational excellence in cybersecurity and risk management.

Skills

Strategic ICT leadership

Cybersecurity management

Digital learning environments

Change management

Strong communication skills

Education

Relevant qualifications in ICT and leadership

Job description

OLMC Parramatta seeks a visionary digital leader to drive innovation in ICT and digital learning across the College.

• Enhance digital teaching and learning through emerging technologies
• Lead ICT infrastructure, strategy, risk and cybersecurity
• Build and inspire a high-performing, future-focused ICT team

Located in Parramatta, Our Lady of Mercy College (OLMC) is a Christ-centred independent Catholic girls’ school with a rich tradition of educational excellence.

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1889, OLMC Parramatta is a vibrant learning community built on the Mercy values of justice, compassion, excellence and service. As a leading girls’ school in Western Sydney, OLMC combines tradition with innovation, delivering a holistic education that empowers young women to lead with integrity and purpose. With a strong emphasis on social justice, academic achievement and digital transformation, OLMC is committed to providing a future-focused learning environment that nurtures the full potential of each student.

The Director of ICT and Digital Learning leads the strategic design, implementation and evaluation of the College’s digital and ICT frameworks. This includes championing innovation in teaching and learning, managing cybersecurity and risk, and ensuring operational excellence.

Key Selection Criteria

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Commitment to the Catholic ethos and the mission of OLMC Parramatta, demonstrating values-based leadership that supports a culture of faith, integrity and service.
• Proven capacity to lead contemporary digital learning environments through strategic ICT initiatives that enhance teaching and learning outcomes.
• Expertise in driving digital transformation, including the successful implementation of change management processes and the development of future-focused ICT strategies.
• Commitment to continuous professional growth, fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing, cross-training, and development within high-performing ICT teams.
• Ability to manage complex ICT operations, including enterprise systems, cybersecurity, compliance, and infrastructure, while aligning with the strategic goals of the College.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills that enable effective engagement with staff, students, parents and external stakeholders, ensuring shared understanding of ICT priorities and opportunities.

Offered as a full-time, ongoing position with a negotiable start date, applicants must have the right to work in Australia and hold relevant qualifications in ICT and leadership.

Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta staff comply with the school’s child safety policies and related policies and procedures, upholding the principles and values set out in legislative frameworks and regulations, at all times conducting themselves in accordance with the commitment to take all reasonable steps to promote the safety of children. OLMC has a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse and is committed to promoting child safety, children's wellbeing and protecting children from abuse.

For a confidential discussion and to obtain a Candidate Information Pack, please contact the lead consultant Michael Bignill on mobile [phone] or email [e-mail].