<p>Loreto College Ballarat is an independent Catholic secondary school for girls who have been proudly educating young women of influence for 150 years. </p><p>With an enrolment of 960 students, we offer an innovative and contemporary education that engages students and prioritises student agency. Following in the footsteps of Mary Ward, we are committed to developing courageous students able to thrive in a changing world.</p><p><strong>Overview of role:</strong></p><p>The Director of ICT is an important leadership position within our College, responsible for guiding a small dedicated team across service delivery, IT infrastructure and cybersecurity operations . Operating at both a strategic and tactical level this role will oversee:</p><ul><li>IT service management, ensuring seamless daily operations.</li><li>Infrastructure maintenance, disaster recovery and business continuity.</li><li>Cybersecurity measures, including threat detection and compliance.</li><li>Delivery of IT projects to enhance our digital capabilities.</li></ul><p>As technical lead, the Director of ICT will also be the highest internal escalation point for ICT incidents. Acting as an advisor this role works closely with stakeholders across the College and external partners to deliver innovative, high quality technical solutions aligned with our strategic goals.</p><p><strong>Key Selection Criteria :</strong></p><ul><li>Relevant tertiary and/or industry qualifications and/or experience.</li><li>A proactive IT professional with experience leading an ICT department or small team.</li><li>Proficiency in IT service management and in WiFi technologies and emerging IT trends, ensuring robust and innovative IT infrastructure solutions.</li><li>Expertise in Windows technologies, including Windows Server, Active Directory, virtualization (Hyper-V/VMware), Office 365, and cloud environments.</li><li>Strong leadership capabilities to mentor people and foster a customer focused team environment.</li><li>Expertise in cybersecurity  operations and compliance.</li><li>Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement.</li><li>Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>The successful applicant must hold or be willing to acquire a Working with Children Check card and a National Police Record Check.</li></ul><p>Further information on how to apply please refer to the College website www.loreto.vic.edu.au/employment</p><p><strong>Applications close at 9am, Friday 10 January 2025.</strong></p><p>The Loreto community promotes the safety and wellbeing and inclusion of all children.</p>