Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the IT Systems & Cybersecurity Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management, security and ongoing development of Fernwood's technology environment. This is a hands-on, part-time role combining IT operations, Microsoft 365 administration, cybersecurity, infrastructure, technology governance and vendor management. The role will act as Fernwood's internal owner of IT and cybersecurity, ensuring systems are secure, reliable, appropriately governed and effectively support the needs of the National Support Office and broader Fernwood network.

Key responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day IT requirements of the National Support Office, including laptops, printers, user accounts, devices and general technology support

Administer Fernwood's Microsoft 365 environment, including Entra ID, Exchange, Teams and SharePoint

Manage Microsoft user accounts, groups, permissions and licensing

Administer and maintain Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Conditional Access, Intune, Autopilot and other Microsoft security and device-management policies

Act as the internal owner of Fernwood's cybersecurity environment and coordinate cybersecurity activities across the business

Monitor Microsoft Secure Score, endpoint security, vulnerabilities, security alerts and other relevant cybersecurity indicators

Coordinate the investigation, escalation and response to cybersecurity incidents

Oversee Fernwood's Azure environment, servers, networking, backups, monitoring and patching in conjunction with external providers where appropriate

Manage Fernwood's ongoing relationship with external IT, telecommunications, licensing, hardware and cybersecurity providers

Lead and support technology upgrades, system implementations and infrastructure improvements

About you

Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science or a related discipline and/or equivalent industry experience

Minimum 5 years' experience in an IT systems, infrastructure, IT management or similar hands-on technology role





Strong practical experience administering Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Exchange, Teams and SharePoint

Demonstrated experience with Microsoft security and device-management technologies including MFA, Conditional Access, Intune and endpoint security

Working knowledge of Azure infrastructure, networking, DNS, backups and disaster recovery

Sound understanding of cybersecurity principles, vulnerability management, access controls, incident response and security risk management

Robust communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to explain technical and cybersecurity matters clearly to non-technical stakeholders

Proactive, practical and solutions focused, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

High level of integrity and discretion when managing privileged access, confidential information and security matters

Unlock job insights

Across Australia, Fernwood Fitness is recognised as the leader in womens health, fitness and wellness. From humble beginnings in Bendigo over 32 years ago, we now have 70 clubs, situated in every state and territory of Australia.

Every day, our powerhouse teams across Australia bring to life our mission to empower womens to shine. If you want to work alongside wonderful people who are ambitious, inspired and passionate about supporting womens health, fitness and wellness, then we'd love for you to apply for a position with Fernwood Fitness.

Roles at Fernwood vary from in-club roles such as Membership Consultant and Personal Trainers, to corporate support staff and of course, future franchisees. The opportunities for career advancement and training are endless.



Many of our existing franchisees began their career as a group fitness instructor or personal trainer. Where will Fernwood lead you?

Across Australia, Fernwood Fitness is recognised as the leader in womens health, fitness and wellness. From humble beginnings in Bendigo over 32 years ago, we now have 70 clubs, situated in every state and territory of Australia.

Every day, our powerhouse teams across Australia bring to life our mission to empower womens to shine. If you want to work alongside wonderful people who are ambitious, inspired and passionate about supporting womens health, fitness and wellness, then we'd love for you to apply for a position with Fernwood Fitness.

Roles at Fernwood vary from in-club roles such as Membership Consultant and Personal Trainers, to corporate support staff and of course, future franchisees. The opportunities for career advancement and training are endless. Many of our existing franchisees began their career as a group fitness instructor or personal trainer. Where will Fernwood lead you?

Across Australia, Fernwood Fitness is recognised as the leader in womens health, fitness and wellness. From humble beginnings in Bendigo over 32 years ago, we now have 70 clubs, situated in every state and territory of Australia.

Every day, our powerhouse teams across Australia bring to life our mission to empower womens to shine. If you want to work alongside wonderful people who are ambitious, inspired and passionate about supporting womens health, fitness and wellness, then we'd love for you to apply for a position with Fernwood Fitness.

Roles at Fernwood vary from in-club roles such as Membership Consultant and Personal Trainers, to corporate support staff and of course, future franchisees. The opportunities for career advancement and training are endless. Many of our existing franchisees began their career as a group fitness instructor or personal trainer. Where will Fernwood lead you?

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📌 IT Systems & Cyber Security Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Fernwood Womens Health Clubs
📍 Melbourne