IT Manager, Digital Technologies and Transformation

Applicants are requested to present a written response to the key selection criteria below:

1.0: Strategic Digital Transformation Leadership

Demonstrated experience leading complex ICT transformation programs, including technology roadmap development, organisational change, modern workplace initiatives and migration from legacy environments to contemporary cloud-based services.

2.0: Cyber Security, Risk and Compliance

Demonstrated capacity to develop and implement cyber security frameworks, risk management processes and compliance programs in alignment with Department requirements, privacy obligations and industry best practice.

3.0: Technical Leadership and ICT Service Management

High level experience managing complex ICT environments including Microsoft 365, identity management, cloud services, device management, networking and enterprise infrastructure, together with responsibility for ICT service delivery and operational leadership.

4.0: Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

Highly developed interpersonal, consultation and communication skills with the ability to build productive relationships, influence decision making, lead change initiatives and communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

5.0: Educational Technology and Innovation

Demonstrated understanding of the role technology plays in supporting teaching, learning, student wellbeing, accessibility and inclusion.

Role

The Manager, Digital Technologies and Transformation provides strategic leadership, governance and operational oversight of the school's technology environment,



leading the transition from legacy school managed systems to Department managed services in line with the Department of Education's Technologies and ICT Services in Schools Policy and the Securing Connected Learners (SCL) Program. The role develops and delivers a multi-year digital transformation roadmap that strengthens cyber security, improves compliance, modernises service delivery, supports teaching and learning and ensures full alignment with Department technology requirements by 2028. As the school's senior technology leader, the position bridges educational priorities, operational needs, governance obligations and technology delivery.

Under the Department of Education's Securing Connected Learners Program, all Victorian Government schools must transition to Department managed technologies by 2028. The program aims to improve:

- Child safety
- Cyber security
- Privacy compliance
- Technology standardisation
- Service reliability
- Cost effectiveness
- Risk management

This position will require attendance over the holiday period. A leave purchase arrangement will be available and discussed with the successful applicant and Principal, subject to Department of Education policy and applicable industrial arrangements.

Responsibilities

The following listed responsibilities are designed to be informative, but not exhaustive, as circumstances and requirements may change over time.

1.



Strategic ICT Leadership and Transformation

Lead the development and delivery of the school's Digital Transformation Strategy and ICT Roadmap.

Responsibilities:

- Conduct ICT setting reviews and maturity assessments.
- Develop and manage a 3 to 5-year ICT Transformation Roadmap and annual implementation plans.
- Align technology initiatives with Department policy and SCL requirements.
- Lead migration from legacy infrastructure to Department supported platforms.
- Provide strategic advice, business cases and recommendations to school leadership.
- Identify technology opportunities that improve educational outcomes.
- Lead organisational change associated with digital transformation.

2. Cyber Security, Risk and Compliance

Establish and maintain a comprehensive cyber security and compliance framework.

Responsibilities:

- Maintain ICT risk and compliance registers.
- Lead cyber security assessments, remediation programs and incident management.
- Oversee identity, access management and MFA initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with privacy, information security, data protection and Child Safe Standards.
- Implement governance controls and technology risk reporting.
- Liaise with Department cyber security teams and external specialists.

3. Technology Governance and Architecture

Develop governance frameworks that support effective technology decision making and compliance.

Responsibilities:

- Maintain software, vendor and application governance processes, including approved software registers, reviews and lifecycle management.
- Ensure procurement activities align with Department requirements and licensing

📌 IT Manager, Digital Technologies and Transformation (Ballarat)
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