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 ICT Delivery Lead

• Salary Range from - $117K to $131K + Super
• Full time permanent role with Monthly RDO
• Exciting ICT Projects and great team to work with

ABOUT MORELAND

Moreland is a progressive council with 180,000 residents: one community, proudly diverse. Our city is vibrant and energetic, known for its active community, array of fabulous festivals, cool pools, eclectic shops and our community of artists and creative industries. As a Council, we’ve been supporting our community through difficult times, and our long term vision has ambitious goals for environmental sustainability, community wellbeing, and creating great places.

Moreland Council strives to be a contemporary, innovative and collaborative organisation with a deep commitment to engagement with, the Moreland community. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food and cafés right at the doorstep. Moreland City Council is a great place to live, work and play. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Project Services team is responsible for information and communication technology (ICT) projects to improve the way Moreland City Council delivers services to the community. We are embarking on a journey to consolidate our technology platforms that support Council's long-term strategic objectives. This journey includes many exciting and innovative projects and an opportunity has arisen for this new role to contribute and guide our future direction.

The ICT Delivery Lead will provide expert analysis and evaluation to encourage appropriate decisions and investments which deliver value for the council. This role requires the person to be hands-on and wear different hats as the need arises. Your strategic mindset, clear communications, positive energy, technical skills and ability to form working partnership with diverse stakeholders will see you thrive in this role.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM THIS ROLE 

• A tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business or other relevant discipline.
• Proven success in managing complex, enterprise-wide ICT projects including infrastructure, communications, ERP/application implementations etc.
• Skills evaluating new technology, products and vendors.
• Significant experience with vendor/contract negotiation and navigating procurement policies and processes in a regulated environment.
• Demonstrated project management skills such as prioritisation, business case development, planning, procurement, governance, budgeting, resourcing, scheduling and change.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, and the ability to lead and drive outcomes.
• Knowledge of and experience with IT systems and project delivery methodologies.
• Broad understanding of current and emerging information and communication technologies.
• An analytical mindset with superior communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary project teams to drive and deliver unified outcomes.

Desirable

• Experience in local government.
• Experience and knowledge of change management principles, tools & methodologies.
• Experience with Smart Cities project delivery.

WHAT THIS ROLE CAN OFFER  

• Monthly RDO
• Extensive opportunities for training and career development
• Salary sacrifice options
• A real sense of work-life balance
• Employer-supported study assistance schemes
• Wellness programs- free gym classes & social club

For further information please contact Sohail Ahmed on 9240 2362.

Applications close: 11.30 pm, 23 May 2021. (*in the case that we receive a high volume of applications we may close this advert before the closing date).

Before submitting an application please view the Position Description. Please note that when applying for this role, you will be required to attach your valid Drivers Licence. Please have this ready when completing your application.

Moreland City Council is proudly diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with disability, and people from every culture, gender and sexuality identity, age and ethnic background. Moreland City Council is committed to being a Child Safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse.