IT Infrastructure Manager

Casella Wines Pty Ltd; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Casella Family Brands is seeking a full-time IT Infrastructure Manager based in Yenda, NSW to lead the company’s IT infrastructure and drive modern technology solutions.

You will partner with senior management to identify improvement opportunities, deliver key infrastructure projects, manage vendor relationships and grow a small IT team while ensuring security and continuity across all systems.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing enterprise IT infrastructure and leading technical teams.
• Strong expertise with Windows and Linux servers, SQL databases and VMware environments.
• Security, continuity planning and risk management experience required.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 suite and cloud/adoption projects.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage Casella Family Brands IT infrastructure and a small team.
• Develop long- and short-range plans for equipment and upgrades.
• Ensure security, availability and performance of critical systems.
• Lead infrastructure improvement initiatives with senior management.

Skills

Windows servers

Linux servers

SQL databases

VMware

Networking

Cybersecurity

Business continuity

Vendor management

Microsoft 365

AI technologies

Education

IT degree

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.

Casella Family Brands is Australia’s largest family-owned wine company founded in 1969, today led by Managing Director, John Casella.

Casella Family Brands offers a range of Australian made to enhance the joy of life, friendship and family.

Casella Family Brands is Australia’s largest family-owned wine company founded in 1969, today led by Managing Director, John Casella.

Casella Family Brands offers a range of Australian made to enhance the joy of life, friendship and family.