This is not an IT Manager role where you simply manage the ticket queue from a distance.Conflux Technology is looking for a practical, commercially minded and hands-on IT Manager to take ownership of our internal technology environment.You will manage key technology partners, oversee systems and applications, support strategic technology initiatives and stay close enough to the day-to-day setting to step in when something needs fixing, checking or sorting out.Sometimes good IT management means strategy, governance and vendor negotiations.
Sometimes it means working out why someone's laptop is not doing what it is supposed to do.About ConfluxConflux Technology is a global heat exchange technology company headquartered in Waurn Ponds, Geelong.Our technology began in Formula One engineering and is now applied across aerospace, defence, automotive, space and advanced industrial markets.We design and manufacture advanced heat exchangers using additive manufacturing and work with customers across Australia, Europe, the United States and Japan.About the opportunityThis is a broad IT Manager role with important security, compliance and emerging technology responsibilities.You will oversee Conflux's internal technology environment while managing external IT and security providers across infrastructure, IT service management and cybersecurity services.The role also carries operational Security Officer responsibilities for technology and cybersecurity, helping ensure devices, systems, access, software and staff technology practices remain secure and compliant.You will also own the strategy, security and governance of AI tools and other emerging technology, and manage the AI Practice Manager who guides automation, AI and coding practices across the business.This is not a specialist cybersecurity role.
You do need enough exposure to IT security, governance, compliance or risk to understand what good looks like, ask the right questions,



manage specialist providers and make sure the work gets done.What you will be doingManaging external IT, software, hardware and security providersOverseeing day-to-day IT operations while remaining hands-on when practical support is requiredManaging IT budgets, contracts, software licensing, renewals and business applicationsSupporting Conflux's IT strategy, technology roadmap and improvement initiativesManaging secure onboarding, offboarding, access and device controlsMaintaining IT security, compliance and risk requirements, including audit readinessSupporting staff security awareness and working with the ASD Essential Eight and other defence-related requirementsOwning the strategy, security and governance of AI and emerging technology, including managing the AI Practice ManagerWhat we are looking forThis role will suit someone who can move comfortably between operational detail and higher-level technology priorities.You might currently be an IT Manager, Technology Manager, IT Operations Manager, Systems Manager or a senior IT professional ready to take broader ownership.You will ideally bring:Broad IT management experience within a small or mid-sized organisationExperience managing outsourced IT services, MSPs or multiple technology vendorsStrong practical knowledge across IT operations, infrastructure, devices and business systemsExperience managing budgets, suppliers and commercial technology relationshipsExposure to IT security, governance, compliance, risk or audit requirementsStrong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Entra ID, cloud identity,



endpoint and data protection controlsStrong communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholdersThe judgement to know when to solve something yourself and when to bring in specialist expertiseA willingness to roll your sleeves up when requiredFamiliarity with the ASD Essential Eight, DISP-aligned environments, ISO ***** or defence-sector security requirements would be highly regarded.Experience in defence, aerospace, engineering, manufacturing or another regulated environment would also be valuable.A note on how we workThis role can be structured from 0.6 FTE through to full-time.It is based at our Waurn Ponds office and the primary expectation is that you will work on-site, with flexibility to work remotely from time to time where appropriate.This is not a remote-first role.
A big part of the job involves being close to the technology environment, supporting people and dealing with practical IT issues as they arise.Some IT problems simply cannot be diagnosed properly from the living room.The full-time equivalent salary is expected to sit at up to $135,000 + Super, depending on experience.There is some flexibility around the salary range.What Conflux offersPaid parental leavePaid study leave and support, where relevantStructured career planning and development conversationsPerformance and salary review processesDevelopment support and on-the-job learningRegular social activities and company celebrationsFree on-site parkingSalary packaging optionsProfessional affiliation with Deakin UniversityYou will need full working rights in Australia and the ability to obtain and maintain the required Australian Government security clearance.Previous defence experience or an existing clearance is not essential.Playback on other websites has been disabled by the video ownerHirer responsiveness Salary match Number of applicants
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📌 It Manager (Geelong)
🏢 Conflux Technology
📍 Geelong