Strategic ICT Leader: School Tech & Security

St Peter's Girls' School; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

St Peter's Girls' School in Adelaide, South Australia, is seeking an Information, Communication and Technology Manager to lead the school's ICT environment, governance, security and service delivery. The role provides strategic direction, manages budgets and vendors, supports teaching and learning, and leads the ICT team to ensure reliable infrastructure and cyber security.

A tertiary qualification in IT and proven leadership are required; the role offers a collaborative environment and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, ICT Management or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience leading ICT operations and teams.
• Strong understanding of ICT infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise systems and service delivery.
• Experience managing vendors, contracts and ICT budgets.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and monitoring of the School's ICT Strategic Plan.
• Provide strategic advice on the adoption, governance, security and appropriate use of AI technologies across the School.
• Lead, mentor and develop the ICT team and foster a culture of high customer service, collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Maintain oversight of the School's network, infrastructure, systems and technology environment.
• Lead the School's cyber security program and maintain and regularly review cyber security controls, incident response plans and recovery procedures.
• Lead the delivery of ICT services across the School and ensure the availability, reliability, performance and security of ICT infrastructure and systems.
• Lead the planning and delivery of ICT projects and system enhancements.
• Develop and manage the annual ICT operating and capital budgets and negotiate and manage service agreements and contracts.
• Ensure technology services support curriculum delivery and student learning outcomes.
• Oversee the governance, integrity, security and accessibility of School data.

Skills

ICT leadership

Strategic thinking

Cybersecurity

Vendor management

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related

Job description

St Peter's Girls' School in Adelaide, South Australia, is seeking an Information, Communication and Technology Manager to lead the school's ICT environment, governance, security and service delivery. The role provides strategic direction, manages budgets and vendors, supports teaching and learning, and leads the ICT team to ensure reliable infrastructure and cyber security.

A tertiary qualification in IT and proven leadership are required; the role offers a collaborative environment and