Principal Application Services Operations 5151 | Information Communication & Technology | Toowoomba CBD
LEAD A SMALL TEAM AND HAVE A BIG IMPACT ON COUNCIL'S APPLICATION SERVICES About You As an experienced leader, you enjoy coaching and developing a specialist business applications team and working in collaboration to deliver quality services and achieve key operational and strategic outcomes.
You'll identify and drive process improvements and support change initiatives, with a focus on enhancing the utilization and efficacy of Council's application systems.
Your extensive knowledge and experience will be used to develop innovative solutions that meet complex and diverse organizational needs, and you'll provide advanced technical advice and specialist technical support to a range of stakeholders.
The Team The Information Communication and Technology (ICT) team enables our people to deliver value through efficient and innovative ICT services.
In addition to ensuring our stakeholders are empowered with the technology they need, we are future-focused by seeking opportunities to advance and innovate.
You'll be joining a diverse team that supports each other in striving for positive outcomes for the future of the Toowoomba Region.
About the position As the Principal Application Services Operations, you will oversee an extensive application portfolio and will be responsible for all aspects of the application lifecycle.
You will provide advanced technical advice and leadership to a team of application specialists and work collaboratively to ensure that services are effectively managed to meet current and future organizational needs.
This is a fixed term full-time position, available until 30 June 2026. The annual salary range for this position is $109,817.33 - $123,936.67 gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation. Experience the convenience of being located in the Toowoomba CBD, with free parking provided. Enjoy work/life balance with a 72.5 hour fortnight and access to banked leave. Professional development and learning opportunities. Salary sacrifice options. A range of progressive health and wellbeing services. Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with one affordable membership. Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal or work-related counselling services for employees and their families. How to be successful in this position To excel in this role, you will have:
Recognised tertiary qualifications in information systems, computer science, or related area with extensive relevant experience, or a combination of considerable skills and extensive experience, expertise and competence which enables you to perform all duties of the position. Certification in industry standard methodologies is highly desirable (Prince 2, Diploma in Project Management, SAFe Agile, BABOK). Possession of the current version of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundation Certification or the ability to attain within six (6) months of commencement. Current 'C' Class Driver's Licence is essential. Qualifications in management are highly desirable. Experience in leading a diverse team to achieve operational and strategic objectives. Experience in managing the effective design and interoperability of applications solutions to meet organizational needs. Experience in managing contracts and negotiating business outcomes on behalf of your work area. Experience in managing the delivery of projects or initiatives to achieve corporate goals. The ability to identify and implement process or service improvements to meet key performance outcomes. How to apply For full details of this position, please ensure you download the Position Description, which provides the position success criteria.
Please provide your current Resume and respond to the application questions with examples of your experience, abilities, knowledge, and personal qualities which are relevant for the position; this allows the panel to assess your suitability.
The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position. Please note to have your application considered, ensure that you have followed the instructions outlined above. Visit our website www.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online.
For further information Please contact Robyn Grey on (07) 4688 6809 within business hours.
The closing date for applications is Monday, 7 October 2024 at 11.45pm.
About Council The Toowoomba Region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions.
Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia's second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the Council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW.
The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport, and massive infrastructure investments.
Growth hasn't come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.
Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 180,000 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents, and visitors throughout the region.
We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.
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