All Orbits, All Planets - Join us on our journey

Gilmour Space is a leading Australian space company, developing launch vehicles, satellite platforms, advanced propulsion technologies; and launching from our licensed orbital spaceport in Bowen, North Queensland.

Are you a creative and experienced 'Head of IT' looking for a energetic role where your skills will make a real impact? Have you ever dreamt of building rockets right here in Australia? Well now’s your chance Gilmour Space is seeking a talented individual to join our innovative team to send rockets to Space Conveniently located between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, our new state-of-the-art facility, purpose-built for designing and manufacturing rockets in-house, is equipped with the latest technology and tools, providing an ideal environment for innovation and excellence. So, what are you waiting for? Join us and be a part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of space exploration and let’s send Australia to Space together

How you will contribute to our mission in getting Australia to space:

The below is designed to give you an idea of the role you will play. There will be many more exciting and innovative things to do:

- Develop and implement an ICT strategy that aligns with the organisation's goals and objectives, as well as current information security standards and best practices.
- Identify and assess the organisation's ICT needs and provide solutions to meet those needs while ensuring information security requirements are met.
- Manage the design, implementation, and maintenance of ICT infrastructure, hardware, software, and applications with an emphasis on security, risk management and budgetary requirements of the business.
- Design,



develop, implement, and periodically review ICT policies and procedures.
- Monitor and manage the performance, availability, and security of ICT systems and services, and implement controls to ensure compliance with security standards and regulations.
- Develop and manage the ICT budget, including forecasting, cost management and purchasing of IT related HW/SW.
- Provide leadership, guidance, support, and assistance to the ICT team and ensure that team and employees understand and comply with information security policies and procedures.
- Lead the IT Governance Committee to ensure accountability and governance of the company’s information and security risk, compliance and strategic environments.
- Direct the ICT procurement process and liaise with equipment and service providers to identify hardware / software for purchase, obtain quotes, prepare purchase requests, place orders, receive and allocate HW/SW, manage invoices.
- Report on ICT operations, projects, and security incidents.
- Shape and govern the organisation's AI strategy and capability roadmap, aligning AI initiatives with business objectives while ensuring robust oversight of security, compliance, data privacy, and responsible AI practices.
- Work with the Human Resources team to grow the Gilmour Space team as required.




- Other duties as requested by Management.

Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, business administration or a related field.
- Proven experience in managing ICT systems and services in a complex environment with an emphasis on information security.
- Demonstrated experience in executive communication and influencing skills.
- Minimum of 5 years in a senior IT leadership position.
- Strong knowledge of ICT infrastructure, hardware, software, and applications, as well as information security standards and best practices.
- Evidence of exceptional ability to lead complex IT and cyber security environments in fast paced organisations.

Desired Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Professional certifications such as ITIL, PMP, CISSP, or CISM are desirable.
- Experience in managing a team of ICT professionals and providing mentorship and coaching.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement an ICT strategy that aligns with organisational goals and objectives.
- Experience in developing and managing an ICT budget and forecasting information security initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to support and manage the IT needs of R&D; departments, while ensuring IT security measures are adhered to.
- Experience with technological Start Up / SMB / Enterprise is desirable.
- Practical experience with one of the security frameworks: NIST/Essential

📌 Head of IT (Bowen)
🏢 Gilmour Space Technologies
📍 Bowen