Information Technology Services Manager

Victorian Government; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Highlands Rural Health (CHRH) is seeking an experienced Information Technology Services Manager to lead the ITS team based in Daylesford.

Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services, the role oversees IT operations, governance, risk management and cybersecurity, ensuring alignment with the organisation's strategy across five campuses. Diplomas/graduate qualifications and at least 3 years' leadership experience are required; remuneration will be negotiated.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' leadership experience in IT management.
• Strong knowledge of cyber security, governance and risk management.
• Experience in health sector preferred.
• Relevant graduate or post-graduate qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the ITS team and day-to-day IT operations.
• Represent IT on governance committees and advise on priorities and investments.
• Lead change initiatives and ensure alignment with organisational strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Cyber security

Governance

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in IT

Postgraduate qualification preferred

Tools

IT governance frameworks

Cyber security tools

Job description

Information Technology Services Manager

• Central Highlands Rural Health


• Based in Daylesford

Central Highlands Rural Health (CHRH) is a rural health organisation that operates five campuses across Hepburn Shire and the Macedon Ranges in the Central Highlands of Victoria. Each of the campuses retains the name of the township in which they are situated - Clunes Health, Creswick Health, Daylesford Health, Kyneton Health, and Trentham Health. CHRH are currently seeking an experienced and passionate IT professional to join the team based in Daylesford.

Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services, the Information Technology Services Manager is responsible for overseeing the Information Technology Services (ITS) team as well as leading the performance, risk profile and day-to-day operations of CHRH's IT functions whilst balancing business as usual service delivery. The Information Technology Services Manager represents the IT function on internal and external governance committees, providing advice on priorities, risks, resource allocation, and technology investment to ensure alignment with organisational strategy.

To meet the requirements of the role you will have experience as an Information Technology Manager with the proven ability to lead change within the Information Technology Services team and across the organisation. You will hold relevant graduate or post-graduate qualifications, with a minimum of 3 years' experience and be able to demonstrate leadership and performance management of a small multidisciplinary technical team. You will possess a strong understanding of cyber security, technology governance and risk management frameworks with previous health sector experience preferred.

An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applications close Sunday 15 November 2026 at 11.59pm