IT Infrastructure Manager

Casella Wines Pty; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Casella Family Brands, Australia's largest family-owned winery, invites an IT Infrastructure Manager to join the Yenda, NSW team. You will lead the IT infrastructure, drive modern technology initiatives and partner with senior management.

You will manage servers, networks, Microsoft 365, Azure, and security, while mentoring a small IT team and delivering critical infrastructure projects that keep operations resilient and scalable.

Qualifications

• Tertiary IT qualification in a related discipline completed.
• Experience managing enterprise IT infrastructure within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong Windows and Linux server experience with VMware.
• Proven vendor management and contract negotiation abilities.
• Extensive Microsoft 365 administration including Entra ID and security.
• Knowledge of AI technologies and governance in an enterprise context.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of core infrastructure projects and modernization efforts.
• Manage servers, networks, hardware, applications and communication systems.
• Develop long- and short-range IT plans and budgets.
• Ensure security, availability and business continuity of critical systems.
• Mentor and develop a small IT team for service excellence.
• Collaborate with senior management to shape technology strategy.
• Implement AI-enabled solutions and governance within Microsoft 365.
• Oversee procurement, vendor relationships and contract negotiation.

Skills

Windows servers

Linux servers

SQL databases

VMware

Network infrastructure

Cybersecurity

Business continuity

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Microsoft 365

Azure / Entra ID

Exchange Online

SharePoint Online

Teams

Intune

AI technologies

Automation scripting

Education

Tertiary IT qualification

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Copilot

Power Platform

Power Automate

Power BI

Job description

The Casella family arrived in Australia from Sicily in 1957, bringing with them generations of family wine making history. This rich heritage is the foundation of Casella Family Brands, now Australia's largest family-owned winery, based in Yenda, NSW.

Our portfolio includes the globally loved [yellow tail] wine, along with other iconic brands such as Peter Lehmann Wines (Barossa), Brand's Laira (Coonawarra), Morris Wines (Rutherglen), and Baileys of Glenrowan.

We are seeking a full time IT Infrastructure Manager based in Yenda, NSW to manage the company's IT infrastructure and implement innovative, up to date technology solutions that support business objectives.

Reporting to the Head of Business Systems & IT, you will work closely with senior management to identify opportunities for improvement across the business infrastructure, develop technology strategies, and lead the delivery of key infrastructure projects.

As the IT Infrastructure Manager, you will be responsible for the management of the company's IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, hardware, applications and communication systems. You will develop both long-range and short-range plans for equipment acquisition and replacement, ensure business critical systems remain secure and available, and make recommendations on emerging technologies that can improve business performance and efficiency. You will lead and develop a small team of IT professionals, fostering a culture of service excellence, continuous improvement and technical growth.

Proven experience managing enterprise IT infrastructure and leading technical teams.

Strong experience with Windows and Linux servers, SQL databases and VMware environments.

Solid understanding of network infrastructure, cybersecurity and business continuity practices.

Experience in vendor management, procurement and contract negotiation.

Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

Excellent people management and communication skills.

Demonstrated leadership experience managing an IT team.

Ability to work closely with senior management to identify and implement infrastructure improvements.

Strong experience administering and supporting Microsoft 365 services including Entra ID (Azure AD), Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, Intune and related security and compliance capabilities.

Experience implementing and managing Microsoft 365 security, identity, device management and information protection solutions.

Demonstrated understanding of Artificial Intelligence technologies, including Microsoft Copilot, Claude and AI-powered business solutions, with the ability to identify opportunities to improve productivity, collaboration and business processes.

Experience developing governance, security and adoption frameworks for Microsoft 365 and AI technologies in an enterprise environment.

• Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology or a related discipline.
• IT experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience delivering infrastructure upgrade, modernisation or transformation projects.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure infrastructure, cloud migration projects and hybrid-cloud environments.
• Microsoft certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect, Cybersecurity Architect, Modern Desktop Administrator, or equivalent.
• Experience deploying, integrating or governing Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform, Power Automate, Power BI and other AI-enabled business productivity tools.
• Knowledge of AI strategy, responsible AI principles, data governance and change management associated with enterprise AI adoption.
• Experience leveraging automation, scripting and AI-driven operational tools to improve service delivery, monitoring and infrastructure efficiency.

Why Join Casella Family Brands?

Lead infrastructure strategy for Australia's largest family-owned winery.

Work closely with senior leaders to shape technology decisions and business improvements.

Be part of a collaborative team committed to innovation and continuous improvement.

Enjoy a regional lifestyle while working in a nationally significant organisation with globally recognised brands.