Manager, IT Infrastructure

**Victorian Managed Insurance Authority (VMIA)**
- **Manager, IT Infrastructure**:

- **Ongoing (newly created role)**

**Key highlights**
- A pivotal role, managing and leading a small team to success.
- Salary Range - $167,754K - $186,393K (total remuneration package inclusive of super).
- Hybrid working environment, Melbourne CBD (close to Flinders Street Station).

**About the role**

Reporting and working closely with the Chief Technology Officer (Head of IT), you will inspire, lead and motivate a small team by setting clear visions to achieve their potential.

In this newly created role as the Manager, IT Infrastructure, you will be a key member of the Information Technology team and work in close partnership with peers across information technology, innovation and projects, business leaders and external technology providers.

**Key responsibilities**
- Manage the operation, monitoring, and optimisation of VMIA's infrastructure, hosted in a multi cloud tenancy (Azure / AWS)

infrastructure services
- You priorities and provide expert level hands-on support for high-priority incidents and proactively address service risks or degradation
- Identify opportunities to automate infrastructure processes using PowerShell, Azure CLI, Terraform, (or equivalent tools).
- Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of infrastructure improvements.
- Contribute to the development of IT strategies and roadmaps that support organisational objectives. Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in IT Infrastructure and Operations and function as a thought leader to the Chief Technology Officer (Head of IT).

**Who you work with**
- IT Service Desk and support functions, Project teams and business stakeholders, Other IT functions.

**What we are looking for**
- Strong experience in systems administration, with at least 3 years in a leadership or senior-level role.
- Highly experienced and knowledge of Windows Server, Azure (IaaS, PaaS), Active Directory, Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft 365, and related technologies.
- A problem solver and proven experience in managing and resolving escalations.
- Exposure to cyber security, identity management, and infrastructure monitoring tools
- Excellent communicator, a visionary to inspire and lead.

**Qualifications**
- Tertiary qualification in Information Technology or a related field.
- Certifications in Microsoft Azure technologies - Azure Administrator (AZ-104) and/or Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-305).
- Industry based accreditation such as ITIL.

**Why join VMIA?**

At VMIA, we believe diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.

We offer:

- Flex work: Hybrid working to support your best performance.
- Parenting support: Generous parental leave (14 weeks paid parental leave after six months of service for primary carers and 2 weeks for secondary carers) and breastfeeding-friendly facilities.
- Learning & Development: Annual investment ($2,500) in your growth, with in-house training, and LinkedIn Learning access in addition.
- Wellbeing: Wellness sessions, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and ergonomic support.
- Culture & Lifestyle: Iconic office location, volunteer leave and life-stage support.

**How to apply**

**Salary Information**

At VMIA, we offer competitive salaries based on the role's classification and your skills and experience. Typically, new employees start at the minimum of the salary range, however, consideration may be given to starting above the minimum of the band should you demonstrate extensive experience in a similar role or possess unique and desirable skills and capabilities required to perform the role.

**Other relevant information**
- **Working Eligibility**: Verification of your right to work in Australia.
- **Employment History**: Confirmation of your past employment details including employment dates and compensation.
- **Academic Credentials**: Verification of your educational qualifications to ensure they are accurate and legitimate.
- **National Criminal History Check**: A check for any criminal record, which may involve manual vetting by ACIC, potentially causing delays.
- **Pre-employment Misconduct Check**: Used to verify the identity, integrity, and credentials of potential employees and verifies no past misconduct.
- **Financial Background Checks**: Applicable for certain roles, such as Heads of Departments and Finance team members.