Information Technology Executive at National Renal Care Pty(Ltd)

ROLE SUMMARY

To IT Executive will provide strategic direction, enterprise and solutions architecture, and operational management and governance standards control of Company’s interactive, electronic information exchange technology solutions through the management of the Technology Department and outsourced technology vendors, in ensuring exceptional service delivery to industry stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will be very knowledgeable in IT and computer systems with a solid technical background. In addition, the candidate must be able to manage and motivate people. The position will be part of the Exco.

REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in ICT/Computer Science/Engineering/Commerce with Information Systems.
• Post Graduate qualification in management will be advantages.
• Enterprise Architecture/Systems and Solutions Architecture or related technical qualification or certifications.
• Software Development certifications / applications will be advantages.

Essential Experience

• Minimum of 10 years IT management experience, preferably in health or related industries.
• Experience in implementing new technology and discontinuing old technology advantageous.
• Experience as an executive (line) manager level for at least 3 of these years with at least a team of 5 direct reports.
• Strong evidence of leadership experience and capability.
• Solid experience in working with large information integration platforms and systems.
• Solid experience in managing Outsourced IT Vendors and tightly managing SLAs.
• Excellent communications skills at all levels.
• Sound interpersonal relations and ability to take the lead within a team.
• Proven track record of problem-solving and innovation.

Essential Technical Skills

• Sound technical and practical knowledge of IT and health services practices/procedures is pre-requisite in particular ability to evaluate and provide design input on all dimensions) of a centralised exchange delivery system (integration technologies and platforms).
• Solid knowledge and application of Enterprise Architecture concepts and disciplines.
• Solid exposure to IT Governance methodologies and structures.
• Solid understanding of data management, processing, design and implementation of complex systems, software applications, hardware platforms, and outsourced.
• Solid understanding of software technologies that can be used to overcome technological challenges across the business, ability to write, read, analyse and interpret reports, business correspondence and procedures.
• Knowledge of IT Security procedures and protocols and data management controls.
• Familiar with modern aspects of computing, including high performance computing, cloud and hybrid, hyper-converged computing, and software defined infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of business intelligence and analytics, agile and DevOps methodologies.
• The ability to develop and maintain a future orientated innovative strategy for the provision of an enabling, stable and reliable information technology services platform.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• The position provides strategic informational and technical leadership in collaboration with other support departments.
• Enable the organisation through innovative application of information and communication technologies.
• Oversee organisational-wide information and communication technology (ICT) operations, and report to the relevant management and governance structures.
• Manage the IT Division.
• Alignment of ICT policies, regulations and practices with the relevant national and international best practice and evidence.
• Identifying, developing and implementing appropriate ICT frameworks, standards, best practices in the ICT sectors, policies and regulations.
• Oversee the development and management of technology policies and procedures to comply with legislation in respect of data management.
• Operational and tactical planning and management to ensure effective and efficient delivery of ICT services, for information systems related all aspects of the whole organisation, including the various electronic communication facilities.
• Planning, implementing and maintaining standard industry practices, such as ICT Architecture, ICT Service Management, IAM and ICT Security Management, ICT Risk Management, ICT Infrastructure change management.
• Operational, tactical, and strategic planning and management of cyber security, including cyber risk assessment and mitigation, acquiring and sharing of threat intelligence, and disaster preparedness and recovery.
• Oversee long-term operating strategy for the IT Division in support of effective and efficient service delivery and aligned with the retail strategy.
• Operational and financial management and responsibility for cost-effectiveness.
• Maintain and develop a professional ICT support staff complement to enhance their effective employment of ICT systems.
• Represent the organisation at appropriate internal and external forums.