Director of it operations

Westminster is an Early Learning to Year 12, coeducational day and boarding, Uniting Church school with a proud history and an exciting future. We commit to helping all students and staff achieve more than they thought possible through an adventurous education, which takes place anytime our students are challenged in their learning and when staff explore new opportunities to improve their profession. Since opening in 1961, Westminster’s vibrant sense of community has shaped our welcoming, down-to-earth character, enriched by School values of being brave, humble, kind, authentic, resilient and curious. About the role We are searching for an experienced leader who will provide vision and direction for developing and implementing innovative IT services. A key enabler, you will naturally engage and collaborate with the School Leadership Team and decision makers in faculties and departments to identify, recommend, develop, implement and support contemporary cost-effective IT solutions for all aspects of the School. We are embarking on a new five year program of upgrading key business solutions across the School, including educational management, financial management and customer relationship management solutions. A key success criteria for the role will be the successful planning and implementation of the program as well as leading the ongoing operations to continue to deliver state of the art technologies throughout the school. Key areas of responsibility include (but not limited to): IT Strategy and Planning People and Relationship Management Acquisition and Deployment of IT Infrastructure and Solutions Operational IT Management Program and Project Management Overall School Leadership Key Selection Criteria Qualifications, Skills and Experience Significant experience with the delivery of successful IT systems, design and development in a large organisation from business requirements analysis through to day-to-day management Proven experience in program and project management Proven experience in strategic planning and execution of IT services Demonstrated success in applying IT to solving business problems and/or improve business outcomes Substantial exposure to data processing, hardware platforms, enterprise software applications, and outsourced systems Demonstrated effectiveness as a leader and people manager Degree or post-graduate qualifications in computer science, information systems or business administration Excellent interpersonal skills with strong written and verbal communication skills Strong negotiating skills Ability to present ideas in a business-friendly and user-friendly language Superior analytical, evaluative and problem-solving abilities A position description is available on our website under Careers To be considered for this role, please submit your resume and a cover letter addressed to Mr Neal Matotek, Director of Business Operations. For further information about this role please contact Applications close 14th February 2025. Applications may be reviewed and progressed as received. Applications will only be accepted when submitted through Seek. Westminster, where you can achieve more than you thought possible. #J-18808-Ljbffr