ICT Projects & Innovation Manager

City of Melville; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary increases

Flexible working arrangements

LeisureFit membership

Birthday Leave

Parental leave

Leave purchase

Superannuation co-contribution

Professional development

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

The City of Melville is seeking an ICT Projects & Innovation Manager to lead the delivery of the Digital Strategy programme and align initiatives with customer-focused digital solutions.

You will oversee a diverse portfolio of ICT, digital transformation and technology initiatives, guiding projects from discovery through to implementation while strengthening cyber resilience and data capability. This role requires senior leadership, strategic thinking and strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in information technology, computer science or a related discipline, or substantial equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years of management experience in ICT or digital projects.
• Experience leading ICT/digital transformation initiatives with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to develop roadmaps, investment proposals, business cases and delivery plans.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture, cloud platforms, data, cyber security and service transition.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the City’s Digital Strategy programme of work and roadmaps.
• Oversee a diverse portfolio of digital, technology and innovation initiatives.
• Guide projects from discovery and business case development through to implementation.
• Strengthen digital services, data capability, AI capability, automation and cyber resilience.
• Embed human-centred design, continuous improvement and responsible innovation.
• Build trusted partnerships across the organisation and with strategic suppliers.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of project, architecture and analysis professionals.
• Establish strong ICT project governance, risk management and benefits-realisation practices.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Communication

Financial acumen

Education

Tertiary qualification in IT or related discipline

Job description

ICT Projects & Innovation Manager

Lead the next chapter of digital transformation at the City of Melville. Aligning with the City’s Digital Strategy, this influential leadership role will turn strategic priorities into contemporary, secure and customer-focused digital solutions that create lasting value for our organisation and community.

Location:

City of Melville Civic Centre

Salary:

Negotiated – From $150,000 pro-rata p.a. + 12% Super

Employment Type:

Permanent Full Time

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the delivery of the City’s Digital Strategy programme of work and supporting roadmaps.
• Oversee a diverse portfolio of digital, technology and innovation initiatives.
• Guide projects from discovery and business case development through to implementation.
• Strengthen digital services, data capability, artificial intelligence (AI) capability, automation and cyber resilience.
• Embed human-centred design, continuous improvement and responsible innovation.
• Build trusted partnerships across the organisation and with strategic suppliers.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of project, architecture and analysis professionals.
• Establish strong ICT project governance, risk management and benefits-realisation practices.

What We’re Looking For

You are a strategic and commercially minded technology leader who can translate complex digital priorities into practical, well-governed programs of work.

You will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in information technology, computer science or a related discipline, or substantial equivalent experience.
• At least five years’ management experience.
• A current National Police Clearance or the willingness to obtain.
• Significant experience leading complex ICT, digital transformation or technology-enabled initiatives.
• Strong people leadership across multidisciplinary teams, vendors and business stakeholders.
• The ability to develop roadmaps, investment proposals, business cases and delivery plans.
• Sound knowledge across enterprise architecture, cloud platforms, applications, integration, data, cyber security and service transition.
• Strong financial, procurement, contract, vendor and risk management capability.
• Highly developed communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to make complex technology matters clear and accessible.

Experience within local government, the public sector or another regulated and community-focused environment will be highly regarded. Relevant change, agile, service management or technology governance certification would also be advantageous.

Closing Date: Tuesday, 17 November 2026, 11.59PM AWST.

For further information about this position, please contact: Recruitment on 08 9364 0799.

Why The City of Melville?

We are a welcoming and diverse community that enjoys a blend of retail and business precincts and an abundance of open spaces in a unique, natural landscape, along the shores of the beautiful Swan and Canning Rivers.

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer 2024-2025 – a prestigious award that benchmarks workplace inclusion across various diversity areas. This recognition is the only one of its kind in Australia and highlights our commitment to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and inclusion thrives. In everything we do, we focus on our EPIC values of Excellence, Participation, Integrity and Caring and we aim to achieve an inclusive, vibrant, and sustainable future.

Why Belong?

Elevate your work experience with the City of Melville’s benefits!

• Enjoy annual salary increases of 4%, effective each year from 1 July 2025 to 1 July 2027
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements that help balance work and life
• Stay active with a free LeisureFit membership
• Celebrate your special day with Birthday Leave – no work on your big day!
• Access paid parental leave to support your family
• Option to purchase additional leave (up to 10 weeks off per year)
• Benefit from a generous superannuation co-contribution of up to 15.5%
• Maximise your pay with salary packaging and novated leasing options
• Grow your career with structured professional development and study assistance programs
• Look after your wellbeing with wellness initiatives and Employee Assistance Programs
• Connect outside of work with a vibrant social club

The City of Melville celebrates diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.

All candidates applying for a position where the use of ‘plant and machinery’ or driving a vehicle is an inherent requirement of the role and other ‘high risk’ facilities where public safety is at risk, will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test as part of a pre-employment medical.

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