{"id":1997594,"url":"https://alion.io/job/education-it-manager-digital-technologies-and-transformation","title":"IT Manager, Digital Technologies and Transformation","company":{"id":1771508,"name":"Education","domain":"education.vic.gov.au","url":"https://alion.io/company/education-vic-gov-au","size_band":"51-200","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":null,"truth_index":null},"role":"Management","role_family":"Management","seniority":"lead","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Ballarat, Australia"],"countries":["AU"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":55000,"max_usd":109000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":40},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Active Directory","optional":false},{"name":"Incident Management","optional":false},{"name":"OneDrive","optional":false},{"name":"Outlook","optional":false},{"name":"Service Desk","optional":false},{"name":"SharePoint","optional":false}],"status":"closed","first_seen_at":"2026-10-07T06:10:00Z","employer_posted_date":null,"last_verified_at":"2026-10-20T21:38:15Z","board_verified":false,"closed_at":"2026-10-20T21:38:15Z","days_open":13,"trust":{"level":"not_scored","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":13},"description":"Selection Criteria\nApplicants are requested to present a written response to the key selection criteria below:\n1.0: Strategic Digital Transformation Leadership\nDemonstrated experience leading complex ICT transformation programs, including technology roadmap development, organisational change, modern workplace initiatives and migration from legacy environments to contemporary cloud-based services.\n2.0: Cyber Security, Risk and Compliance\nDemonstrated capacity to develop and implement cyber security frameworks, risk management processes and compliance programs in alignment with Department requirements, privacy obligations and industry best practice.\n3.0: Technical Leadership and ICT Service Management\nHigh level experience managing complex ICT environments including Microsoft 365, identity management, cloud services, device management, networking and enterprise infrastructure, together with responsibility for ICT service delivery and operational leadership.\n4.0: Stakeholder Engagement and Communication\nHighly developed interpersonal, consultation and communication skills with the ability to build productive relationships, influence decision making, lead change initiatives and communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.\n5.0: Educational Technology and Innovation\nDemonstrated understanding of the role technology plays in supporting teaching, learning, student wellbeing, accessibility and inclusion.\n\nRole\nThe Manager, Digital Technologies and Transformation provides strategic leadership, governance and operational oversight of the school's technology environment, leading the transition from legacy school managed systems to Department managed services in line with the Department of Education's Technologies and ICT Services in Schools Policy and the Securing Connected Learners (SCL) Program. The role develops and delivers a multi-year digital transformation roadmap that strengthens cyber security, improves compliance, modernises service delivery, supports teaching and learning and ensures full alignment with Department technology requirements by 2028. As the school's senior technology leader, the position bridges educational priorities, operational needs, governance obligations and technology delivery.\nUnder the Department of Education's Securing Connected Learners Program, all Victorian Government schools must transition to Department managed technologies by 2028. The program aims to improve:\nChild safety\n\nCyber security\n\nPrivacy compliance\n\nTechnology standardisation\n\nService reliability\n\nCost effectiveness\n\nRisk management\n\nThis position will require attendance over the holiday period. A leave purchase arrangement will be available and discussed with the successful applicant and Principal, subject to Department of Education policy and applicable industrial arrangements.\n\nResponsibilities\nThe following listed responsibilities are designed to be informative, but not exhaustive, as circumstances and requirements my change over time.\n\n1. Strategic ICT Leadership and Transformation\nLead the development and delivery of the school's Digital Transformation Strategy and ICT Roadmap.\nResponsibilities:\nConduct ICT environment reviews and maturity assessments.\n\nDevelop and manage a 3 to 5-year ICT Transformation Roadmap and annual implementation plans.\n\nAlign technology initiatives with Department policy and SCL requirements.\n\nLead migration from legacy infrastructure to Department supported platforms.\n\nProvide strategic advice, business cases and recommendations to school leadership.\n\nIdentify technology opportunities that improve educational outcomes.\n\nLead organisational change associated with digital transformation.\n\n2. Cyber Security, Risk and Compliance\nEstablish and maintain a comprehensive cyber security and compliance framework.\nResponsibilities:\nMaintain ICT risk and compliance registers.\n\nLead cyber security assessments, remediation programs and incident management.\n\nOversee identity, access management and MFA initiatives.\n\nEnsure compliance with privacy, information security, data protection and Child Safe Standards.\n\nImplement governance controls and technology risk reporting.\n\nLiaise with Department cyber security teams and external specialists.\n\n3. Technology Governance and Architecture\nDevelop governance frameworks that support effective technology decision making and compliance.\nResponsibilities:\nMaintain software, vendor and application governance processes, including approved software registers, reviews and lifecycle management.\n\nEnsure procurement activities align with Department requirements and licensing obligations.\n\nEstablish technology standards, architecture principles and solution review processes.\n\nEnsure alignment with Department technology architecture and standards.\n\n4. Modern Workplace and Cloud Transformation\nLead adoption and optimisation of Department provided digital services.\nResponsibilities:\nSupport migration to eduPass based identity services and improved access governance.\n\nDrive adoption and optimisation of Microsoft 365 services, including Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook and Power Platform opportunities.\n\nLead Intune implementation, device lifecycle management and endpoint security improvements.\n\nSupport Department device programs, including Notebooks for School Staff.\n\nReview infrastructure dependencies and lead migration from on premises services to cloud based solutions.\n\n5. ICT Service Management and Operations\nProvide leadership and management of the school's ICT support services.\nResponsibilities:\nLead ICT support staff and service desk operations.\n\nEstablish service standards, operating procedures and change management processes.\n\nMaintain ICT documentation and knowledge management practices.\n\nManage asset lifecycle, vendor and contractor performance.\n\nMonitor and improve service performance and operational outcomes.\n\n6. Educational Technology Leadership\nSupport the effective use of technology to improve teaching and learning outcomes.\nResponsibilities:\nCollaborate with teaching teams on technology enabled learning initiatives.\n\nEvaluate emerging educational technologies.\n\nBuild staff digital capability through training and support.\n\nPromote digital inclusion, accessibility and effective technology use.\n\n7. Technical Environment Oversight\nProvide strategic oversight of the school's technology environment, ensuring platforms are governed, supported, documented and progressively modernised.\nResponsibilities:\nOversee core infrastructure, cloud services, end user devices and school business systems.\n\nEnsure technology platforms align with Department standards, security requirements and operational needs.\n\nMaintain governance, lifecycle management and documentation for key technology environments.\n\nIdentify opportunities to improve reliability, security and service delivery through modernisation initiatives.\n\nTechnology environments may include:\nInfrastructure and cloud services (e.g. Microsoft 365, Active Directory, servers, networking)\n\nDevice management and endpoint platforms\n\nTeaching, learning and school administration systems\n\nTelecommunications, access control and operational technologies\n\nNote: The role provides leadership, governance and oversight of these environments and is not expected to personally undertake all technical support or administration activities.\nKnowledge and Skills\nDemonstrated specialist ICT knowledge across infrastructure, cyber security, governance and digital transformation.\n\nAbility to apply professional expertise to complex technical, operational and strategic challenges.\n\nProvides authoritative advice to school leadership.\n\nInterprets and implements Department policies, standards and technology requirements.\n\nDirection\nOperates with a high degree of autonomy.\n\nExercises judgement and discretion within broad organisational objectives.\n\nLeads complex technology projects and transformation programs.\n\nAccountability\nAccountable for the delivery of major school wide ICT initiatives and transformation outcomes.\n\nResponsible for outcomes across multiple technology domains.\n\nContributes to whole school strategic planning and decision making.\n\nSupervision\nLeads ICT support staff and contractors.\n\nCoordinates specialist technical resources and external providers.\n\nProvides mentoring, coaching and professional guidance.\n\nWho May Apply\nIndividuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfil the specific requirements of the position.\n\nDiversity and Inclusion\nThe department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).\n\nAdditional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]\nApplicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.\n\nChild Safe Standards\nVictorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:\n https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy\n\nDE Values\nThe department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:\n https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview\n\nOther Information\nEnquiries regarding the position can be directed to Ms Emma Busuttil 03 5338 9000.\nPlease ensure that your application includes:\nA resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address, email and contact number)\n\nA section addressing the key selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section\n\nNames and contact numbers (telephone and email) of three referees who are able to attest to the claims made in your application.\n\nPlease note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.\nApplications should be submitted via School Jobs Vic (formally Recruitment Online)\nhttps://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/careers/Pages/advacsSch.aspx or a copy of your application can be emailed to Mrs Julie Pickering, Personnel Manager, [email protected] marked Confidential by 11.59pm on the closing date.\n\nConditions of Employment\nAll staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.\n\nAppointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.\n\nA probationary period may apply d...","description_format":"text","description_chars":13423,"description_truncated":true,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Flexible schedule"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Information Security"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-07T09:38:15Z"},{"event":"close","at":"2026-10-20T21:38:15Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":null,"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/education-it-manager-digital-technologies-and-transformation","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/education-it-manager-digital-technologies-and-transformation.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-21T05:41:25Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":8344,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-22T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":1771508},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=1771508"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Feducation-it-manager-digital-technologies-and-transformation"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Feducation-it-manager-digital-technologies-and-transformation"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Feducation-it-manager-digital-technologies-and-transformation"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/education-it-manager-digital-technologies-and-transformation\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Feducation-it-manager-digital-technologies-and-transformation"}]}