We are looking for someone to manage all aspects of Resource’s information technology and digital infrastructure. This person must have experience managing IT systems, understand cybersecurity, work towards improving current systems and have the ability to engage with and support people with little IT experience.

KEY POINTS

• 8 hours per week permanent part-time
• Flexible hours by negotiation
• Immediate start
• Located in South Hobart
• Dynamic, fascinating and super cool worker’s cooperative

About us

Resource is a national leader in the waste minimisation industry, operating Tasmania's largest reuse centre (the Resource Tip Shop at South Hobart) and other waste reduction and recycling initiatives. Resource is one of the oldest and largest not-for-profit worker’s cooperatives in Australia.

Resource works with communities, businesses and local government to achieve viable, sustainable, best-practice waste minimisation. The Resource Tip Shop delivers accessible, low-cost quality goods, and is a trusted reseller of a wide range of second-hand items. Resource works to continuously improve its business and operations, is supported by an innovative community education program, and aims to provide a safe and satisfying work environment.

About the role

The IT Manager oversees and maintains the organisation’s databases and IT systems, ensuring they are upgraded, monitored and functioning reliably. They provide employee support and training, manage hardware/software installations and upgrades, and troubleshoot system issues. This role also includes overseeing site-wide IT infrastructure, liaising with external clients as needed, and safeguarding assets through disaster recovery, backup, and security protocols. Additionally, they ensure compliance with organisational policies to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

Employment requirements

• A pre-employment medical will be required.

Key selection criteria

• Commitment to working with the values and principles of the Resource Work Cooperative.
• Demonstrated understanding of issues of Workplace Health and Safety.

• Experience with managing IT systems in a small to medium-sized organisation.
• Knowledge of best practice cybersecurity systems and their application to reliably protect an organisation.
• Demonstrated capacity to work with and refine established IT systems so that they are simple, functional and appropriate to the needs of the users.
• Strong technical background in different operating systems.
• Experience in older technology and ability to work with mixed formats or retrofit systems for reuse.
• Willingness to engage with and support people with little IT experience, including educating small groups on how to fix basic IT issues.
• Ability to self-direct and self-manage.

Desirable criteria

• Ability to attend evening meetings approximately once a month, and occasional events outside work hours.
• Familiarity with CCTV systems and operation.
• Knowledge of co-operatives and/or consensus decision-making.
• An interest in waste minimisation.

Benefits of working at Resource

The most exciting aspect of being a member of a worker’s cooperative is that you are able to contribute ideas and be part of the decision-making process regarding new projects and initiatives, and the current and future direction of the Co-op.

All workers at Resource have the opportunity to move into different roles or work areas, as they arise and depending on interest and skills.

Other benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Positive and supportive workplace culture
• Free parking
• Employee Assistance Program
• Other cooperative member benefits

Being fair, non-discriminatory and respectful are important elements of the Resource culture and core values. We value diversity and inclusion and apply these principles in our work place and throughout our recruitment processes. Resource actively encourages applications from people with a diverse range of experiences, ages and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with different abilities, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and people from linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds.

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For further information about the role, refer to the selection criteria and position description attached, or contact Tamika Payne (HR Coordinator) at [email protected] using the subject line: IT Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs, or phone 6223 3891 (ask for Tamika or AJ).