Head of IT - City of Melbourne, Australia - Page Executive About Our ClientPage Executive is excited to be partnering with Greening Australia, a proudly independent environmental enterprise. They are a national not-for-profit committed to restoring Australia's diverse landscapes and protecting biodiversity in ways that benefit communities, economies, and nature. With projects spanning the breadth of the country - from city suburbs to remote rural locations - they apply a science-led, collaborative approach to deliver nature-based solutions addressing the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss. Job Description Developing and implementing the company's technology strategy Aligning technology initiatives with business objectives Identifying and evaluating emerging technologies to enhance business operations Leading, mentoring, and managing the technology and spatial teams Fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement Managing technology projects from inception to completion Overseeing the maintenance and security of the company's IT infrastructure Ensuring the reliability and performance of all technology systems Developing and managing the technology budget Managing relationships with technology vendors and service providers Optimising technology spending and investments Identifying, assessing, and prioritising cyber security risks and implementing and maintaining robust cybersecurity measures Conducting regular security audits, risk assessments, and vulnerability assessments Defining and implementing best practice IT policies and procedures Defining and maintaining the IT Risk Register The Successful Applicant Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field Minimum 10 years of experience in leading teams and managing IT systems in a complex ICT environment, including proven experience in a senior technology leadership role Demonstrated experience in managing IT infrastructure and services Strong understanding of current and emerging technologies Demonstrated experience in project management and IT service management Demonstrated knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and compliance requirements Strong people management, relationship and stakeholder management, and communication skills Experience presenting to Boards, sharing information with industry peers, and building relationships with external stakeholders Experience implementing an e Commerce platform Providing technology thought leadership and continuous improvement to ensure understanding and/or implementation of the latest technology trends and tools that align with the business vision and strategy Ability to mentor and develop technical staff Strong decision-making and written communication skills Demonstrated skills in contract administration and monitoring Knowledge of the not-for-profit sector and agriculture sector is desirable Exposure to working with Adobe Commerce is desirable An opportunity to work with a leading not-for-profit making a positive impact on the Australian environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr