Senior Leader Technology Operations

Tamworth, New South Wales

Full-time

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Senior Leader Technology Operations

Location: Tamworth, NSW

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Management of the Technology Operations team
• Ensuring Council's infrastructure and network is fit-for-purpose
• Strategically future focused and delivery of services
  
  

COULD THIS BE YOU?

To be successful in this role you will have previous experience in managing council networks and infrastructure.

The Senior Leader Technology Operations Is Responsible For

• Leadership of the operational technology function and effective management of areas that require input from both internal teams and external managed service providers
• Providing technical expertise with a thorough understanding of IT infrastructure, networks, systems and cloud computing, drawing on a strong background in systems installation, configuration and analysis
• Lead and motivate a team of IT professionals to meet operational and project goals
• Manage the IT Helpdesk or Service Desk to ensure efficient resolution of technical issues and maintain a high level of service.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with team members, senior management and other key stakeholders by way of excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Financial oversight and management of budgets, forecasts, contracts and vendor relationships to ensure cost-effective solutions and service delivery.
• Management and oversight of multiple IT related projects
  
  

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED

• NSW Drivers Licence
• Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts or related fields
• ITIL Practitioner or Foundations Certifications
• Certificate IV in Frontline and/or Project Management (desirable)
• Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) for Windows (desirable)
  
  

INTERESTED? WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!

For a confidential discussion, please contact Jason De Mamiel, Manager DigITech on 0448 745 220.

Salary range: Grade 20 - $118,977.58 - $128,745.41 per annum plus 12% superannuation and leaseback vehicle for a 35 hour work week. Salary may be negotiated based on skills, experience and your value to our organisation.

• It should be noted that an employee salary contribution is required for this motor vehicle.
  
  

Flexible working arrangements will be considered by mutual agreement and according to operational requirements.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-employment Medical Screening including Alcohol & Other Drugs Testing.

Apply Now! Applications Close: 11.59pm on Monday, 24 November 2025.

WHY IS IT ‘WORTH' WORKING AT TAMWORTH REGIONAL COUNCIL?

For your LIFESTYLE: More time in your day with flexibility for your passions, family or play! It's Worth It - Lifestyle

For our COMMUNITY: Help create Tamworth tomorrow, leave your mark on our city. It's Worth It - Community

For your CAREER: Boost your career, the sky is the limit. It's Worth It - Career

For BELONGING: Join a family that values team spirit and genuinely cares about your wellbeing. It's Worth It - Belonging

Our values guide our culture, shape how we work, and define what we stand for as an organisation – watch now to discover if you're aligned with what drives us - Tamworth Regional Council - Our Values

A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK!

Tamworth Regional Council proudly sits on Kamilaroi Country, the traditional lands of the Gomeroi people, with a large diverse workplace culture with over 650 employees who are proud to service our community.

The Tamworth region is home to over 60,000 people and is a thriving economic and cultural hub in the North West of NSW. Our recently adopted plan for the future of the region, ‘Blueprint 100', drives strategic vision for growth as a region, as we plan for how the city and the region will sustainably accommodate a population of 100,000 people.

Our people strive to build a great organisational culture fostering our shared values of Teamwork, Equity, Accountability, Customer Orientation and Health and Safety whilst embracing the drive for excellence, innovation and respect.

About Our Region

The Tamworth Regional is a fabulous place to call home boasting the vibrant regional city of Tamworth along with the towns of Manilla, Barraba, Nundle and Kootingal as well as 17 hamlets, villages and rural areas. Located just 4 hours' drive (or a direct flight) to bustling Sydney and multiple coastal locations within 3-4 hours' drive, Tamworth is a central hub and a place to enjoy all year round.

Tamworth offers an enviable lifestyle with all the conveniences and services you'd expect from a larger city, coupled with a relaxed pace of life with opportunities to enjoy all that nature has to offer, along with being a great place to raise children, make long term friends and create a professional career.

As the capital of the North West region, Tamworth is home to major health and education centres, affordable housing options to suit all lifestyles, attractive employment and business opportunities with a robust and innovative local economy. In addition, the Tamworth region boasts a proud sporting culture with world class facilities and a supporting community of clubs.

Tamworth Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to supporting a diverse, respectful, safe and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.

Council is committed to promoting the care, protection and safeguarding of children. To learn more about our Commitment to Child Safety Statement and screening processes, click the link below.

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