Job Description
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About our client
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Our client is an Australian manufacturer and supplier of products used in water treatment, mining, agriculture and industrial processes.
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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.
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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 ****.
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About the opportunity
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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.
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This is a long-term, hands-on leadership role suited to someone who enjoys remaining technically involved while managing people, projects and business priorities.
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In this role, you will:
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Maintain secure, reliable IT infrastructure and business systems
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Manage Microsoft 365, servers, networks and user access
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Deliver infrastructure, application and technology projects
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Lead and develop the Systems Engineer and Junior Developer
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Coordinate vendors, suppliers and Group IT stakeholders
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You'll monitor system performance, manage incidents, oversee patching, backups, licensing and capacity planning, while providing desktop and application support when required.
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About you
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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:
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Over 10 years' experience within a medium-sized or corporate environment
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Experience managing technical staff in a hands-on IT function
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Help desk, desktop or application support experience
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Working knowledge of SQL, networking, hardware and information security
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Microsoft 365 administration across Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive and licensing
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Experience delivering concurrent IT projects and technology change
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Exposure to ERP, finance or manufacturing systems
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Strong communication skills with the ability to present recommendations and business impacts
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A demonstrated ability to maintain secure, reliable and available IT environments
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What's on offer
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This role offers ownership of an established IT function within a global manufacturing business undertaking significant technology investment.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Please note
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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.
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Additional information
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Support systems used across manufacturing and business operations
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Own the local IT function
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Long-term leadership prospect
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📌 It Manager (Victoria)
🏢 11 Recruitment
📍 Victoria