Information Technology Services Manager

Health Recruitment Specialists; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Highlands Rural Health is seeking an experienced Information Technology Services Manager to lead the ITS team, oversee day-to-day IT operations, and guide technology investments to align with organisational strategy. The role involves governance committee representation and driving change across the organisation.

The successful candidate will have graduate-level qualifications and at least 3 years of leadership experience in IT, with a strong focus on cyber security and risk management,

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience leading a small multidisciplinary technical team.
• Strong understanding of cyber security, governance and risk management frameworks; health sector experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Information Technology Services (ITS) team and day-to-day operations.
• Represent the IT function on internal and external governance committees; provide advice on priorities, risks, resource allocation and technology investment.
• Balance business-as-usual service delivery with strategic initiatives and governance requirements.
• Lead change within the ITS team and across the organisation.

Skills

Leadership

Cyber security

Governance

Risk management

Change management

Education

Graduate or postgraduate qualifications

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. Full position details can be obtained from hrsa website at: www.hrsa.com.au

Applications close 15 November 2026