Metro Tasmania plays an important role in the lives of many Tasmanians, enabling them to maintain their connection to work, family, community and essential services. We connect the people and communities across our state and have been doing so for over 70 years.
We are an evolving Tasmanian organisation and our future looks bright with the introduction of innovative and sustainable projects that continue to reduce our carbon footprint and work towards the Tasmanian government target of net zero emissions by 2050.
We employ more than 500 people across Tasmania. Our people are diverse, skilled and passionate about delivering efficient and safe services to our customers.
We are building a team of capable and talented IT professionals and we require a ICT Manager.
The ICT Manager is responsible for coordinating, planning, and leading technology-related activities across Metro. The role helps determine the IT needs of Metro, implementing systems to fulfil Metro’s information systems requirements and manage projects as agreed.
Leading the ICT team is also a crucial element of the role and success of the ICT Strategic Plan for Metro.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Leadership and development of the ICT team.
- Designing, enhancing and maintaining the network and email system.
- Lead effective computer security including, firewall, patches and viruses.
- Providing operational support for existing and new desktop applications such as Microsoft operating systems and Office Suite, including monitoring the systems performance, diagnosing and solving problems and training staff in the use of the applications and procedures.
- Be the primary interface between technology suppliers/carriers/vendors and the organisation. May be involved in negotiation and administration of the organisation’s outsourced contracts if required.
- Operating within predetermined budgets and ensuring they are achieved through the effective management of resources.
- Planning and forecasting equipment purchases and software development in relation to projected user requirements.
- Solution building and maintaining associated software and hardware systems.
- Ensuring organisation’s ongoing systems capabilities in the event of unforeseen disasters such as sabotage, natural disasters and power outages.
- Managing and practising Disaster Recovery plans, including implementing procedures, plans and security.
Applications close 24 October 2022