About the Role Centacare has created an exciting new position for an experienced ICT professional to bring their energy and passion for overseeing Applications to our IT Business Services team. This new role will play a pivotal leadership part in providing both functional and technical support for Centacare's clinical and corporate applications.
You will be working in close collaboration with our ICT Operations Manager and leadership team in the design of a strategic roadmap aligned to the overall objectives for our organisation's long term ICT vision. Your day-to-day activities will involve overseeing the implementation of applications supporting key strategic and business improvement projects, ensuring proactive maintenance, supporting the integration of new businesses and services, and collaborating on innovation initiatives that enhance organisational performance and success.
Other Responsibilities include: Application Portfolio Management: Develop and oversee the application portfolio, define requirements, and design integrations between applications. Team Leadership: Lead, supervise, and develop the ICT applications team, ensuring effective recruitment, training, and professional development. Software Lifecycle Oversight: Manage the complete lifecycle of software assets from acquisition to retirement. Security and Compliance: Implement best practices for application and data security, privacy, and regulatory compliance. Proactive Strategy and Innovation: Support ICT strategy, assess emerging technology trends, and drive innovation to enhance staff and client experiences. About You Ideally, you will be in the early stages of your ICT career, working in applications development, configuration and implementation, with 3+ years experience leading small teams of developers and/or analysts, or you are a seasoned ICT application manager with extensive corporate experience seeking to work at a more sustainable pace for an organisation that aligns with your sense of community service and purpose.
In addition to your technical proficiency, you bring valuable experience working collaboratively with different business units to achieve organisational goals. Your strong communication and interpersonal skills enable you to establish rapport easily, positioning you to effectively lead a team of professionals and successfully integrate our service philosophy.
Other Skills and Qualifications: Demonstrated leadership in applications development, management, and delivery. Strong expertise in industry best practices for application development and maintenance. Proven skills in planning, resource management, budgeting, and financial oversight. Experience integrating clinical/client care applications with business needs in complex environments. Successful track record in project management across organisations. Positive collaboration with vendors for designing, configuring, testing, and delivering application solutions. Tertiary qualification in ICT or Applications Management; ITIL Intermediate or Project Management certifications (Preferred). Experience in community services or not-for-profit sectors, with non-government management experience (Preferred). Familiarity with CRM, Case Management, HR Management, Financial Management, and Data Reporting systems (Preferred). Prior to receiving a formal offer of employment with Centacare, the following documents must be provided for this role: Driver's licence Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Valid NDIS check Evidence of right to work in Australia 100 points of identification If you currently do not hold the required screening clearances at time of application, Centacare will provide you with the appropriate information on how to apply during the recruitment process.
Why choose Centacare? Full-time, ongoing role in a reputable organisation Competitive pay rates + CBD Car Park Generous salary packaging to help increase your take home pay Meal and entertainment card option available Flexible working arrangement Collaborative and supportive work environment Opportunities to experience a wide variety of interesting work Ongoing training and development opportunities Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 6 weeks' parental leave for primary carers and 2 weeks' for secondary carers Study leave for ongoing employees Private Health Insurance discount About Us Each year, we support more than 30,000 people through community services in metropolitan and regional South Australia, operating within a strong ethical framework. We are client focused and provide support regardless of race, economic circumstance, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief or ethnic background. Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and is a registered NDIS provider. We value the uniqueness of individuals, we consult, collaborate and operate with integrity and professionalism. Centacare is committed to cultivating a harmonious workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Equal opportunity principles align with our mission, vision and values. We believe that treating our workers fairly has a positive impact on our clients and maintains our reputation as a great place to work.
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How to Apply Please submit your resume and cover letter (as one document) detailing your interest in this position and outlining the experience and qualifications that you can bring to the role. To access the position description or submit your application click on the Apply button.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Liam Connelly, Director - Corporate and Business Operations, on 08 8215 6821.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible; applications will be shortlisted as received and the job advertisement may close without notice.
Applications close 5pm, Friday 1 November 2024. Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
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