Senior Manager, ICT Operations

Job description

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An established and purpose-driven organisation delivering essential services across a large and diverse community. With a strong focus on operational excellence, innovation and continuous improvement, the organisation is committed to providing reliable technology services that support thousands of end users across multiple locations. This is an exciting opportunity to join a values-led environment where technology plays a critical role in enabling organisational success.


Your new role

As the Senior Manager, ICT Operations, you will provide end-to-end leadership of ICT operational services, overseeing infrastructure, service delivery, enterprise technology and field services teams. Reporting directly to the CIO, you will be responsible for service performance, operational governance, vendor management, risk management and workforce capability. You will ensure ICT services operate as a cohesive, high-performing function while providing strategic operational leadership across change management, service continuity, disaster recovery and continuous improvement initiatives. You will also act as a key escalation point for critical operational matters and provide leadership continuity when required.


What you'll need to succeed

  • Proven experience leading ICT operations within a complex enterprise environment.

  • Strong leadership capability with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams.

  • Demonstrated experience managing infrastructure, service delivery and operational support functions.

  • Deep understanding of enterprise ICT environments and service management frameworks such as ITIL.

  • Experience managing operational risk, incident management, service continuity and disaster recovery activities.

  • Strong vendor and commercial management experience.

  • Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence at executive level.

  • Relevant ICT qualifications and industry certifications will be highly regarded.


What you'll get in return

  • Opportunity to shape and lead a significant ICT operations function.

  • A highly visible leadership role working closely with executive stakeholders.

  • The chance to influence strategic outcomes while remaining close to operational delivery.

  • Supportive, values-driven culture focused on collaboration and continuous improvement.

  • Long-term career growth within a stable and purpose-led organisation.


What you need to do now

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Job Summary

  • Published on: 06 Jul, 2026
  • Category: Technology
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Job type: Full Time
  • Salary:
  • Location: ACT - Canberra
  • Job Nature: Full Time

Company Details

  • Name: Hays
  • Location: ACT - Canberra