• Full- time, 1.0 FTE, fixed term contract (2 years with possibility of extension)
• Location: Scoresby (and other Anchor locations as required)

Who we are

Anchor is a growing and dynamic organisation committed to supporting young people who are disadvantaged, being supported to realise their full potential and a successful adulthood.

We have a long history of providing services for children and young people unable to live with their family, for young people who are at risk and for individuals and families who are experiencing housing stress or homelessness.

We assist some of the most vulnerable in our community through services including homeless support, foster care, kinship care, community education and family reconciliation. Our services help people affected by crisis and trauma to restore relationships, get the support they need and take charge of their futures.

At Anchor, we value diversity and encourage people with diverse experiences and backgrounds to apply for the roles we have available. Anchor provides rich and rewarding learning and development opportunities, so you can be sure that you are joining an organisation that is committed to your personal and professional growth.

What we are offering

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Corporate Services, the ICT Manager is an exciting new role, ready for someone to develop and own.

This is a key role within the organisation, supporting the IT needs of a growing workforce. The role will encompass areas such as IT management, strategy and planning, project management, change management and IT technical support.

About you

You will have

• A university degree in computer science or information systems and 10 years proven experience in a similar role
• Proven experience in the end-to-end project management of ICT Strategic Plan deliverables, including operationalising outcomes, coordination and liaising with third parties to ensure suitability and best practice systems are effective and allow optimum productivity across the organisation, including change management, process improvement and high communication skills, to allow adoption and proficiencies of current and future workplace technologies
• Knowledge of current network and PC operating systems, hardware, protocols and standards
• Experience with systems design and development from business requirements analysis through to day-to-day management
• Demonstrated expertise in cloud migration, Cyber Security enhancement, with the capacity to balance the need for structure and regulation with the practicalities and realities of being in a small and dynamic not-for-profit organisation
• Possess strong organisational, problem solving and time management skills with a high-level ability to prioritise, forecast and coordinate your workload

Ideally you will bring

• Leadership and Project Management skills in IT management and systems
• Demonstrated expertise in cloud migration
• Cyber Security enhancement
• Strategic thinking
• Expertise in compliance and risk management
• The ability to be a great team player
• A collaborative and resourceful approach
• Own, drive and deliver on Anchor’s ICT Strategy Deliverables

More about the role

The ICT Manager role will have a broad range of responsibilities, including:

• IT strategy and planning
• IT technical support
• IT resource acquisition
• Operational Management
• Project planning and evaluation

Why Anchor?

If you are looking for an opportunity to really make your mark and make this role your own during an exciting period of growth for Anchor, this could be the opportunity for you.

Anchor offers its people Not for Profit Salary Packaging, a flexible workplace strategy, and support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.

Next steps

We want to know why you would love to work with Anchor and what you can bring to this role.

A position description which includes further information can be found on our website.

Please apply today and tell us why you would be the perfect fit for us!

This is a full-time position, commencing in August 2023.

Successful candidates will be required to meet the following screening requirements:

• Criminal History Check
• Working With Children Check
• Proof of your eligibility to work in Australia

Anchor reserves the right to commence recruitment proceedings immediately. This opportunity is only open to candidates with appropriate legal working rights within Australia.

Anchor recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce. We celebrate and respect our people's differences and are committed to being inclusive. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and persons with a disability to apply.

Anchor is a child safe organisation, committed to child safety and wellbeing. Anchor recruits’ staff in accordance with the Child Safe Standards Victoria. Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.