Location: Chadstone, Victoria, AU
About us At Officeworks we make bigger things happen. Our customers, our team, and our community are our heart and soul. And if our brilliant people have taught us anything, it is that we can do all kinds of incredible things, each and every day.
Fast paced. Innovative. Inspiring. With close to 10,000 team members and a national footprint of more than 168 retail stores Australia wide – we're focused on delivering a wide range, low price and great service. We're about inspiring new ideas and thinking outside the box. We're about kicking goals, having a laugh and pushing each other. We are about being rewarded and supported. We're about teaching a customer something new and supporting the community. We're about making a difference.
About the role Officeworks is seeking a proactive IT Manager, for a 12 Month leave cover contract, to drive innovation and partner with our People and Safety teams, ensuring our technology delivers seamless, efficient, and compliant support.
As IT Manager - TX People, you'll be the key contact for all relevant technology matters, driving alignment with business goals and overseeing a dynamic team responsible for our core People applications including SuccessFactors and Kronos. You'll lead the development, deployment, and support of people-focused applications, ensuring security and compliance standards, and championing a people-first approach to IT. This role is based out of our Chadstone Support Office in Victoria 2 days a week.
Key Responsibilities Team Leadership: Lead and develop a team, promoting a fair, engaging, and growth-focused environment. Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with the People team and other departments to support strategic and operational objectives through technology. Innovation and Development: Maintain and evolve a roadmap for people applications, introducing solutions that support Officeworks' strategic goals. Vendor Management: Oversee relationships with IT suppliers and consultants, ensuring efficient partnerships. Financial Management: Manage budgets and cost centres, driving cost efficiency across projects. Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to security, legislative, and quality standards in all people systems. Technical Leadership: Stay ahead of retail software trends and lead disaster recovery and continuity planning. About you Experience leading IT teams within large, complex organizations.
Strong demonstrated understanding of people-focused applications, in particular SuccessFactors and Kronos.
Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and drive cost efficiencies.
Excellent communication skills with a collaborative approach.
Strategic mindset with the capability to align IT solutions with broader business objectives.
Our culture It's all in a day's work when you're part of the Officeworks community – where you're not defined by who you are, but what you can do. We celebrate our teams' uniqueness by offering the below to the Officeworks family:
An inclusive, diverse, and supportive environment. Flexible working arrangements to best support your individual needs. A key focus on wellbeing and safety. Generous discounts at Officeworks, Bunnings, Kmart, Target and Catch. Ongoing training and development opportunities to progress your career. Industry leading Growing Families policy. At Officeworks, we operate best when our team represents the communities we serve. We proudly commit to providing a safe and supportive work environment for everyone. We actively encourage applications from all candidates, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people with disabilities.
Officeworks is a 'Circle Back Initiative' employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
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