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Bacchus Marsh Grammar (View other jobs from this organisation)
Director of ICT Services
Bacchus Marsh Grammar is an independent, co-educational non-denominational, Prep Reception to Year 12 School with three vibrant campuses in Melbourne’s west. The school prides itself on being an employer of choice and the professionalism, diligence and quality of its staff.
Position
We are currently seeking an experienced and dedicated IT professional to lead our schools ICT Services Department.
The Director of ICT Services has oversight and responsibility of all aspects of Information and Communications Technology within Bacchus Marsh Grammar and has a primary focus of supporting and enhancing learning and administrative operations. The position will drive strategy and influence demand for new and innovative ICT ideas and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure long term capability and alignment to the school strategic plan.
The Director of ICT Services oversees and leads a team of 9 employees across two campuses. This position is also responsible for the oversite and management of external contractors affiliated with the ICT department.
The Director of ICT requires strong analytical, communication, change management and project management skills, and provides clarity of direction and displays leadership. The Director of ICT must have a demonstrated capability to assist staff in integrating ICT into teaching and learning, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
This is a full time, ongoing position, based at the Maddingley Campus located in Bacchus Marsh. There is a requirement for the position to travel and work from all campus locations as required. An attractive salary is on offer for the preferred applicant.
Key Selection Criteria
The successful applicant will have:
Qualifications/ Licences
- Tertiary qualifications in IT or appropriate degree.
- Demonstrated knowledge of industry specific technology and application platforms.
- Current working with Children Check and Police Check.
Essential Criteria
- Demonstrated experience in a senior ICT position and leading an ICT department and/or team.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to successfully communicate and sustain proactive relationships with people at all levels, both within and outside the school community.
- Demonstrated high level of organisational ability and initiative including capacity to set priorities and work to deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to manage staff and cultivate productive working relationships in a small team environment.
- High analytical skills and demonstrated capacity to provide leadership, leading to the high-level achievement and attainment of business imperatives.
- Sound project management skills.
- Sound problem-solving skills and the ability to implement and manage change in a clear, logical manner.
Desirable Criteria
- IT technical experience in an Education environment. Including experience in systems design and development process. Including requirements analysis, feasibility studies, software design, software design, programming, pilot testing, installation, evaluation and operational management.
How to Apply
If this looks like the opportunity you have been looking for, please click above to commence the application process.
Please submit your application addressed to Mr Andrew Neal, Principal. Your application should include a current curriculum vitae listing contact details of two professional referees, together with a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria.
A copy of the position description for this opportunity can be obtained from our website at www.bmg.vic.edu.au
Applications close 9:00 am, Tuesday 6 August 2024.
All children and young people who come to Bacchus Marsh Grammar have a right to feel and be safe. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We are committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment. The school regards its child safe responsibilities with the utmost importance. Further information is available on the school’s website.
Job Summary
- Closing Date:
- 06 Aug 2024
- Location:
- VIC - Bacchus Marsh
- Work Type:
- Full Time
- Category:
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Computer Science
Engineering - Software
Information Management/Technology
Infrastructure
Network and Systems
Project/Program Management
Security/Risk Management
Service Delivery