IT Manager

2 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Latitude IT Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Are you an experienced
IT Manager
ready to take ownership of end-to-end IT operations across a complex, multi-site business? This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the IT function for an iconic and growing Australian organisation with a strong operational footprint across Australia and New Zealand.

You'll play a key role in driving IT performance, reliability, and innovation, overseeing infrastructure, applications, ERP systems, and day-to-day IT operations, while working closely with a supportive executive team and group-level IT specialists.

About the Role

You'll manage and optimise the IT environment to align with business objectives and group technology standards.

Your focus will include:

  • Overseeing daily IT operations across infrastructure, applications, and end-user systems
  • Managing IT projects from concept to delivery — on time and within budget
  • Ensuring system reliability, security, and efficiency
  • Collaborating with the parent group's IT teams to align strategies and governance
  • Leading IT vendors and contractors to ensure strong service delivery

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure & Operations:

  • Oversee the maintenance of on-premise and cloud infrastructure, hardware, software, and networks
  • Manage IT operations across multiple Brisbane sites and a smaller NZ site (supported by third-party vendors)
  • Partner with the Group Infrastructure team to ensure alignment and best-practice management

Applications & ERP

  • Lead support and lifecycle management of business applications
  • Manage third-party vendors and internal SMEs supporting the Infor LX ERP system (running on IBM iSeries)
  • Oversee upgrades, troubleshooting, and system monitoring (job queues, subsystem jobs, disaster recovery preparation)
  • Support label printing, scanning, and forms/emailing solutions

Leadership & Collaboration

  • Partner with the CFO and Group IT Director to align IT strategy with business goals
  • Manage IT contractors and suppliers, building strong and collaborative relationships
  • Oversee budgets, procurement, and IT spend
  • Maintain and enhance IT policies, procedures, and disaster recovery plans

What You'll Bring

  • Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent hands-on experience
  • 10+ years in IT leadership roles, with a strong background in both infrastructure and applications
  • Proven experience with IBM iSeries ERP systems – ideally Infor LX

Technical expertise across:

  • IBMi systems
  • Coolspools (or equivalent forms/emailing tools)
  • Staylinked (or equivalent session management solutions)
  • Halcyon/Robot Job Schedulers (or equivalent)

  • Printing, scanning, and barcode systems

  • Strong understanding of Microsoft 365 environments

  • Excellent vendor and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and project delivery abilities
  • Hands-on leadership style — comfortable rolling up your sleeves when needed

Why You'll Love It Here

  • Play a strategic and hands-on role with autonomy and influence
  • Join a respected, stable, and values-driven organisation with strong ties to industry
  • Collaborate with an experienced executive and IT leadership team
  • Opportunity to modernise systems and drive meaningful operational improvements

Interested?

If you're an experienced IT Manager ready to take ownership of a broad and impactful role, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or reach out directly to Jill Nunez at for a confidential discussion.

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