ICT Manager

Peoplebank; Sale; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

6 weeks annual leave

Inclusive work culture

Job summary

Gippsland Grammar, in partnership with Peoplebank, seeks an experienced ICT Manager to lead the IT department across Sale and Gippsland campuses. You will drive end-to-end IT strategy, governance, cybersecurity, and operations while fostering strong vendor relationships and a culture of service excellence.

Reporting to the Business Manager and Principal, you will manage infrastructure upgrades, budget planning, and a team of technicians and helpdesk staff to support high-quality education

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering IT systems design and operational management in mid-to-large organisations.
• Strong knowledge of IT governance, risk frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring and development of technical teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Tertiary degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Business Administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT strategy and chair the ICT Steering Committee.
• Oversee IT systems design, deployment, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Direct and mentor the IT team to deliver service excellence.
• Drive cybersecurity strategy, risk management and disaster recovery.
• Partner with school leadership to drive digital transformation and e-learning initiatives.

Skills

IT leadership

Budget management

Cybersecurity

Vendor management

Stakeholder engagement

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Information Systems

Tools

IT governance frameworks

Job description

ICT Manager

PEOPLEBANK | GIPPSLAND GRAMMAR

Company / Partnership: Peoplebank Australia in partnership with Gippsland Grammar

Location: Sale / Gippsland, VIC (Based at Garnsey Campus with multi-campus coverage)

Work Type: Full-Time, Permanent (6 weeks annual leave)

Salary Package: Competitive Salary Package

Relocation Support: Relocation support will be negotiated with the successful candidate

About the Role

Peoplebank has partnered exclusively with Gippsland Grammar to recruit an experienced ICT Manager. Gippsland Grammar is one of regional Victoria's leading co-educational independent boarding and day schools, operating across campuses in Sale and Bairnsdale. Reporting directly to the Business Manager and Principal, the ICT Manager leads the IT department, chairs the ICT Steering Committee, and oversees end-to-end IT strategy, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and support operations across the School.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Leadership: Chair the ICT Steering Committee, lead operational IT strategy, and manage the IT budget and capital investments.
• Systems & Delivery: Oversee IT systems design, development, vendor relationships, and infrastructure upgrades from business analysis through to daily operations.
• Team Management: Direct, coach, and support the IT team (Technicians and Helpdesk staff) to deliver service level excellence.
• Cybersecurity & Compliance: Drive cybersecurity awareness, risk management, disaster recovery execution, and ensure compliance with IT laws and regulations.
• Digital Transformation: Partner with the Head of Digital Learning and School Leadership to integrate modern technology and e-Learning solutions.

Essential Selection Criteria

• Proven Experience: Significant track record delivering successful IT systems design, development, and operational management in a medium-to-large organisation.
• Technical & Governance Expertise: Deep knowledge of IT regulations, governance, risk frameworks, and system integration capabilities.
• Leadership & People Management: Demonstrated success leading, mentoring, and developing technical teams.
• Problem Solving & Communication: Superior analytical abilities, combined with clear written and verbal stakeholder engagement.
• Qualifications: Tertiary degree or post-graduate qualification in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Business Administration.

Desirable Skills & Attributes

• Experience in strategic IT planning, program management, and budget control.
• Strong alignment with Gippsland Grammar's core values - Compassion, Leadership, Excellence, Responsibility, and Respect.
• Commitment to a child-safe environment and adherence to student safety standards.

What’s on Offer

• Remuneration: Competitive salary package.
• Work Culture & Environment: A welcoming, inclusive, and highly supportive team culture with strong community focus.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous 6 weeks’ annual leave structured around school operational cycles.
• Relocation Package: Financial and logistical relocation support negotiated for candidates moving to the region.

Gippsland Grammar is a child-safe environment. Preferred applicants will undergo child protection screening, background checks, and WWCC verification.

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