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About our client
Our client is an Australian manufacturer and supplier of products used in water treatment, mining, agriculture and industrial processes.
The Australian business forms part of an international group operating in more than 40 countries.
The group develops and manufactures water-soluble polymers supplied to customers across water treatment, wastewater management, mining, agriculture, paper production and other industries in more than 140 countries.
The Lara facility is entering a significant period of technology investment, including a server refresh, construction of a second server room, building infrastructure projects and migration to the group's accounting and manufacturing platform in ****.
About the prospect
Reporting to a leader who delegates responsibility and values practical recommendations, you will lead the local IT function, manage two direct reports and oversee day-to-day operations alongside a varied portfolio of technology projects.
This is a long-term, hands-on leadership role suited to someone who enjoys remaining technically involved while managing people, projects and business priorities.
In this role, you will:
Maintain secure, reliable IT infrastructure and business systems
Manage Microsoft 365, servers, networks and user access
Deliver infrastructure, application and technology projects
Lead and develop the Systems Engineer and Junior Developer
Coordinate vendors, suppliers and Group IT stakeholders
You'll monitor system performance, manage incidents, oversee patching, backups, licensing and capacity planning, while providing desktop and application support when required.
About you
We're seeking an experienced IT leader who enjoys balancing operational responsibility with technical problem solving and project delivery.




To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
Over 10 years' experience within a medium-sized or corporate environment
Experience managing technical staff in a hands-on IT function
Help desk, desktop or application support experience
Working knowledge of SQL, networking, hardware and information security
Microsoft 365 administration across Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive and licensing
Experience delivering concurrent IT projects and technology change
Exposure to ERP, finance or manufacturing systems
Strong communication skills with the ability to present recommendations and business impacts
A demonstrated ability to maintain secure, reliable and available IT environments
What's on offer
This role offers ownership of an established IT function within a global manufacturing business undertaking significant technology investment.
You'll lead a capable team, work closely with operational leaders and Group IT teams in France, and play a key role in delivering projects that will shape the organisation's technology environment over the coming years.
The position suits an IT Manager seeking long-term stability, technical involvement and responsibility for business outcomes.
You'll have the autonomy to recommend improvements, manage priorities and deliver outcomes with minimal supervision.
The role is based at the Lara office five days per week, with a standard start time between 7:15 am and 7:30 am.
Please note
This is a permanent role, and applicants must have working rights that align with long-term employment requirements in Australia.
Sponsorship will not be provided.
Additional information
Support systems used across manufacturing and business operations
Own the local IT function
Long-term leadership opportunity
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