ICT Operations Leader

Duration: 9 months Fixed-Term Contract (March- December 2025)

Location: Summer Hill, NSW

Role Purpose:

Our client, a leading Christian school seeks an experienced ICT professional to step into a critical leadership role within their ICT department. This 9-month contract position will oversee the ICT Service Delivery, Infrastructure, and Audio Visual teams, ensuring the smooth operation of technology across the school.

The ICT Operations Leader will play a crucial role in leading and managing the day-to-day functions of the ICT department, allowing the Director of ICT to focus on strategy, project management, and policy. This role demands a high level of ICT knowledge and a deep understanding of how ICT is organized and deployed across the school.  

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and deliver the ICT School Strategy, leading the Service Delivery, Infrastructure, and Audio Visual teams.  

• Oversee the design, management, and implementation of ICT infrastructure and service projects.  
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the ICT department, ensuring support and project outcomes are achieved within agreed service levels.  
• Develop and maintain a Professional Development framework for the ICT Services Team.  
• Develop and maintain a strong and harmonious ICT team culture.  
• Manage the financial aspects of ICT Operations, including budgeting and forecasting.  
• Create and maintain a customer service culture supported by effective and efficient service delivery.  
• Oversee the stability and optimal operation of the school's ICT core infrastructure and applications.  
• Manage the documentation, electronic resources, and formal records required by the school.  
• Oversee and provide direction on the effectiveness of security solutions, including firewalls, anti-virus solutions, and intrusion detection systems.  
• Review and monitor network and server performance and develop strategies for maintaining network infrastructure.  
• Oversee and provide direction on the configuration, deployment, and maintenance of a Standard Operating Environment (SOE).  
• Oversee and provide direction on the school's ICT hardware requirements.  
• Oversee and manage the ICT Audio Visual Services.  
• Oversee and provide direction in the delivery of all relevant ICT Audio Visual projects.  
• Oversee and provide direction regarding the logistical, communication, and preparation aspects of Audio Visual requirements for school events.

Requirements

Essential Skills:

• Proven experience in leading and managing ICT teams in the education sector

• Familiarity with ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) framework for IT service management.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including cloud infrastructure management, serverless computing, and cloud security.
• Expertise in cybersecurity best practices, including threat assessment, vulnerability management, intrusion detection, and data loss prevention.
• Deep understanding of virtualization technologies.
• Proven ability to manage IT projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.

Desirable:

• A valid Working with Children Check number.  
• A valid COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate or COVID-19 Vaccine Medical Contraindication Exemption.

Benefits

Why Logicalis?

Join a community that champions professional growth and flexibility, where you can work on groundbreaking projects while supporting your lifestyle. Logicalis is committed to fostering a collaborative environment that respects the individual needs of its contractors.

 About Logicalis

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