Manager, Networks and Infrastructure

• $138,282 to $154,666
• Ongoing, full-time
• Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)

• Reference number: 24367
• Term: Ongoing, full-time basis
• Remuneration: $163,646 to $183,034 pa (HEW10) (inclusive of $138,282 to $154,666 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
• Location: Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)
• Open to:  Current staff members of QUT who have ongoing full-time work rights in Australia. 

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Manager, Networks and Infrastructure to join Digital Business Solution, Administrative Division.

The Networks and Infrastructure Manager is accountable for the balance of strategy and operations whilst leading a team of IT professionals who manage the networks, security, infrastructure, and data centre operations for QUT, ensuring stability, security, and efficient operations. This role will provide strong technical leadership implementing best practice standards to support QUT’s technology needs. It is responsible for maintaining a high level of knowledge in emerging technologies and solutions to solve business problems.

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

Digital Business Solutions (DBS) provides support for staff and students across a range of information and technology services. DBS uses technology to create value for our students and customers through the portfolios of Learning and Teaching, Research and Innovation, and Professional Services. DBS embraces digital transformation as being fundamental to the delivery on the QUT Digital Strategy to enabling QUT’s aspirations outlined in the QUT Connections Strategy..

What you need to succeed

Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to postgraduate qualification together with extensive relevant experience managing complex networks, infrastructure, and data centre operations at enterprise scale.

Proven success in, leading and managing technical teams maintaining a coherent team culture focused on achieving organisational goals.

Demonstrated experience in successfully cultivating and maintaining productive, collaborative and outcomes-focused working relationships at executive levels and with vendors.

Demonstrated planning and organisational skills, with experience establishing own and team workflow priorities, across a diverse number of initiatives within tight timeframes.

Proven experience developing and optimising operational and delivery practices and processes focused on delivering scalable, reliable, and secure services leveraging industry best-practice engineering principles.

Proven ability to research, critically appraise and evaluate new technologies and approaches to enhance complex operations.

Proven experience working with internal and external stakeholders to understand budget management principles and practices. Ability to interpret financial data, forecast budgetary needs, and make informed recommendations for necessary modifications to meet overall yearly budgetary targets.

Life at QUT

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

• A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions. 
• Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation. 
• Generous maternity leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super). 
• Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance. 
• Leave loading of 17.5%. 
• Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks. 
• Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms. 
• Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
• Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.
• We see diversity and inclusion as our strengths. 
• Explore more benefits of life at QUT .

In support of our

Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy

, we aspire to an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6% and we encourage Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a fulfilling career. 

We believe in creating safe spaces for inclusivity to flourish and we know that diversity is our strength –

see our commitment

. If you’re curious, innovative, and ready to experience what a career at QUT can offer, we’re ready to meet you.  

Job opens: 17-Apr-2024

Applications Close: 23-Apr-2024 at 11.30pm

Find out more and apply by clicking Apply or the link below.

View the job details at: https://qut.nga.net.au/?jati=AC117C9F-8C65-5CC9-2E9C-DAA877F9B448

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