Infrastructure Operations Lead

• Permanent Full time Opportunity
• $123k - $137k per annum plus Superannuation
• Join the Information Technology team

Hume City Council is one of Australia's fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

Are you a visionary IT professional with deep expertise in cloud technologies? We're seeking a dynamic Infrastructure and Cloud Team Leader to drive innovation and excellence across our infrastructure landscape. You'll manage a talented team of professionals, while supporting strategic business outcomes.

Make your mark in a forward-thinking environment that values innovation and meaningful impact. If you're ready to help shape the future of our IT landscape, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing:

• System Reliability and Performance: Oversee the stability and performance of infrastructure and cloud platforms to ensure optimal uptime and user experience.
• Security and Compliance: Implement and uphold strong security standards, maintaining compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
• Cost Efficiency: Drive cost-effective solutions and resource optimisation across infrastructure and cloud services.
• Scalable Architecture: Design flexible, scalable systems that support organisational growth and evolving needs.
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Advance on new technologies and drive ongoing enhancements in infrastructure and cloud delivery.
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity: Develop robust recovery plans to safeguard operations in case of service disruptions.
• Leadership and Development: Inspire and develop team members, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate across departments to align infrastructure initiatives with broader business goals.

The skills and experience you'll bring to the role:

• Proven architectural experience in infrastructure design and delivery
• Strong knowledge of cyber security principles, tools, and governance
• Extensive technical expertise in on-premise and cloud infrastructure, especially Azure
• Senior-level experience in enterprise environments and infrastructure transformation
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Hands-on experience with networking, virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V), service desk systems, and SLAs
• Relevant certifications in Azure, ITIL4, and cyber security frameworks
• Experience managing infrastructure within government or enterprise contexts
• Strong understanding of design patterns, integration principles, and enterprise-grade security architecture

Why Hume City Council?

A leader in local government, we're committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We're better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We're in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check. #LI-Hybrid

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