Niche Sporting Goods & Apparel Brand | An Australian Icon in its MarketFull-time | Hybrid | South East Suburbs, Melbourne$180,000 to $200,000 package + discretionary bonusOwn the Technology Roadmap.
Lead the Team.
Deliver the Transformation.Our client is a proudly Australian, market leading retail and wholesale business with a loyal customer base and a growing store and e-commerce network in the sporting goods and apparel space.
As the business enters its next phase of growth across Australia and New Zealand, they are looking for an experienced Head of IT to take ownership of the technology function and lead it through a period of significant change.This is a hands-on leadership role for a technology skilled who understands retail - someone who can balance day-to-day operational reliability with a genuine, on-the-ground technology transformation agenda, including an ERP system change and a cloud migration, while leading a small, capable team.The BusinessA well-established, Australian-owned brand, this business has a strong retail heritage in sporting goods and apparel and a developing international wholesale and distribution network.
With a significant national store footprint, a growing DTC/e-commerce presence and a passionate customer community, our client is built on quality, performance and expertise.The RoleReporting to a senior executive, the Head of IT will own the technology function spanning infrastructure, business applications, vendor management, cyber security and system change.
You'll lead a team across Australian and the Northern Hemisphere, act as the key technology partner to the wider business and take charge of two major programs of work over the next two years: an ERP system change and a cloud migration.What You'll OwnIT strategy, roadmap and operationsInfrastructure management, including networks,



hardware, hosting and end-user computingBusiness applications, including ERP, POS and other core retail systemsVendor management and contract negotiation across technology suppliersCyber security posture, risk management and incident responseSystem change management, including planning, testing and business readinessLeadership, development and day-to-day management of a team of threeProject management of an ERP system change over the next two yearsDelivery of a cloud migration programIT budgeting, cost control and reporting to senior leadershipBusiness partnering with retail, commercial and supply chain stakeholdersDisaster recovery, business continuity and data governanceContinuous improvement in systems, automation and data accuracyWhat You'll BringProven experience in a similar IT leadership role within a local retail environmentExperience supporting technology across multiple countriesStrong working knowledge of infrastructure, business applications, vendor management and cyber securityExperience project managing or leading an ERP system change highly regardedExperience delivering a cloud migration highly regardedDemonstrated experience managing and developing a small teamExcellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence non-technical leadersA pragmatic, hands-on approach balanced with strategic thinkingStrong vendor negotiation and contract management skillsFull working rights - PR or CitizenWhy Look At This OneOwn the technology agenda for a growing, iconic Australian retail brandLead two transformation projects - an ERP change and a cloud migrationManage and develop a small, close-knit teamHybrid/flexible working arrangements availableAttractive package, discretionary bonus and staff discountReady to Lead Technology for a Brand People Love?
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📌 Head Of Information Technology (Victoria)
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📍 Victoria