Careers Across Mater Dei

IT Manager

We are recruiting an IT Manager to join our Support Services team on a permanent part time basis. This role will work up to 30 hours per week, with flexibility in how those hours are worked.

The IT Manager will provide leadership, technical expertise, operational management and strategic direction, working collaboratively across the Organisation to build and deliver a future-focused technology roadmap and enhanced staff capability.

About the Role

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Provide strategic advice regarding technology opportunities, challenges and Industry developments that will enhance the delivery of the Mater Dei Programs and future direction.

• Ensure all Information and Communications Technology systems and processes are user-friendly, integrated and work effectively to support the evolving needs of the organisation.

• Develop staff knowledge, capability, and utilisation of technologies.

• Build and maintain sound business relationships with external IT service providers and vendors, including supporting the negotiation of contracts and service agreements.

• Triage day-to-day technology support and help-desk processes across the Organisation.

• Ensure cyber security and back-up systems effectively protect the Organisation’s information and that data security is maintained at all times.

• Collaborate with external service providers to build and maintain the Organisation’s website presence and intranet platforms.

• Ensure all management systems are effectively implemented and that problems are resolved in a timely manner.

• Oversee the purchase, maintenance, retirement and stocktake of IT and communications hardware with the successful implementation of an IT asset management plan.

• Assist with the development of IT infrastructure projects that allow for the growth of the Organisation.

Essential Selection Criteria

• IT Management and Operational Experience: Minimum of five years' experience in an IT Manager or Senior Systems Administrator role, with a proven track record in both strategic planning and day-to-day IT operations across Apple and Windows environments.

• Technical Expertise Across Platforms and Systems: proficiency in Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Azure, networking, Apple OS, Google Workspace, and cloud-based systems, with the ability to support, maintain, and optimise systems to meet organisational needs.

• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrated excellence in communication, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical users, particularly teaching staff and administration staff, and build positive relationships across diverse teams. The role requires empathy, patience, and understanding when supporting staff, students and participants in a dynamic and broad environment.

Highly Desired Selection Criteria

• Educational and Assistive Technology Support: Demonstrated experience working directly with educators to implement classroom technologies, including the ability to explain, deploy, and support assistive technologies that enhance access and learning outcomes for students with disability.

• Project Implementation and Change Leadership: Demonstrated experience in planning and delivering IT projects and managing associated change processes that improve staff capability, system integration and service delivery.

Additional Role Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent relevant industry experience.

• The capacity to achieve challenging outcomes, successfully managing competing priorities.

• Demonstrated ability to employ business partnering skills, with the ability to influence and challenge business decisions.

• Flexibility to perform additional duties: willingness to undertake additional duties, including support Flexibility and willingness to perform additional duties, including support outside of normal business hours, as required

• Commitment to Mater Dei values and Good Samaritan Benedictine traditions.

• Current Working with Children Check Clearance and NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance or be willing to obtain both Checks before commencement of employment.

Remuneration and Benefits

Mater Dei offers a supportive work and purpose-driven environment in magnificent surroundings. In addition to a generous salary package including PBI benefits of $15,900 per annum, we offer flexible working arrangements, access to Fitness Passport and ongoing support for employees and members of their family via our Employee Assistance Program.

For a copy of the Position Description please go to our website click here

To apply: Please send your Resume, a cover letter addressing the selection criteria above and completed Application for Employment form available on our website here  to employment@materdei.org.au

For enquiries: Please contact Jason Aquilina, Chief Operating Officer via email at hr@materdei.org.au

Applications close:    Monday 4 August 2025

Mater Dei is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are safe, feel safe and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives. The successful applicant will be subject to relevant child related employment screening.