Are you ready for a leadership role within a dynamic rural council?
If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated IT professional, then this role is for you. It's an exceptional leadership opportunity for those ready to climb the career ladder or for an experienced IT Manager.
Here's what Council offers:
- Competitive salary package (Grade 17 under Council salary system) with superannuation, motor vehicle leaseback and flexible packaging options
- 35 hour week on the basis of a 9-day fortnight
- Fortnightly RDO for work-life balance
- Corporate uniform
Upper Lachlan Shire Council is seeking an IT professional to lead and manage the operation of the Information Technology business unit and deliver the actions of the Operational Plan and Delivery Program and agreed services or functions and contribute to the strategic direction of Council.
Working with the Director Environment and Planning you will drive digital transformation initiatives, develop and implement strategic direction and embrace opportunities for innovation and automation.
With a strong commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, you will:
- Deliver the services and/or functions of the business unit portfolios according to legislation, adopted strategies and plans to meet community needs and organisational priorities.
- Ability to develop and implement strategic direction that focus on long-term planning, organisational alignment, and performance optimisation.
- Manage and ensure Council is compliant with Cyber Security requirements including Essential 8.
- Manage, develop and implement Council's Information, Communication & Technology strategy, IT Disaster Recovery (Business Continuity) Plan and associated financial plan.
- Work closely with senior management team and governance.
If you are looking for an opportunity to grow both personally and professionally this role will provide challenges and rewards in equal measure.
Join Council and take the next step toward your professional goals.
Applications close at 4:00pm on Wednesday 15 April 2026
*You can check out further details via the PD
To be considered you will need to meet the below criteria:
- Degree in Information Technology or a related discipline with demonstrated contemporary experience in a similar role, coupled with ongoing professional development to support contemporary knowledge.
- Contemporary knowledge and experience in managing information systems administration, network management and hardware and software support including but not limited to Microsoft 365 implementation, Cyber Security, SADA management and similar.
- Proven ability to engage with and influence internal and external stakeholders to achieve fit-for-purpose outcomes that drive the achievement of strategic goals.
- Demonstrated staff management experience, with a proven track record leading, developing and supporting staff to achieve performance targets and objectives efficiently and effectively.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, including influencing and negotiation, research, information analysis and report writing to facilitate planning, decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Current Class C Drivers Licence.
If you are a proactive and capable IT professional with a passion for best-practice information management and positive organisational change, we encourage you to apply.
Please submit your resume and covering letter addressing the above criteria.
Only successful applicants will be contacted.
Applications close at 4:00pm on Wednesday 15th April 2026
To apply for this job go to: https://upperlachlancareers.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6879794. Applications close 15 April 2026
