Head Of Ict

Westminster is a leading coeducational, Early Learning to Year 12, day and boarding Uniting Church
school. We aspire to be the best school for an exceptional education, developing individuals of great
character to achieve more than they thought possible. We want Westminster to have a world class
reputation, renowned for a genuine focus on wellbeing, inspired by our values of kindness, resilience,
mindfulness, curiosity, courageousness and inclusivity.

**Position name Head of ICT**

**Area of School **Whole School

**Employment Status **Full Time

**Employment Conditions **Award/Agreement Free

**Key Relationships**

The Head of ICT reports to the Director of Business Operations and
works closely with the Director of Learning and Director of Teaching
in relation to educational ICT enablers, including e-learning systems
and innovation.

The Head of ICT will liaise with academic leaders and administrative
managers, including members of the School Leadership Team and
ICT Integrators.

The Head of ICT has management responsibility for six staff and is a
member of the School Management Group.

**_Position Objective: _**
The Head of ICT provides vision and leadership for developing and implementing innovative ICT services
as a key enabler for the delivery of educational and business services, whilst ensuring compliance with
key regulatory requirements. This position will collaborate directly with the School Leadership Team
members and decision makers in faculties and departments to identify, recommend, develop, implement,
and support cost-effective ICT solutions for all aspects of the School.

**_Key Responsibilities: _**
**1. ICT Strategy & Planning**
- Lead ICT strategic and operational planning to achieve School goals by fostering innovation and

prioritising ICT initiatives.
- Establish ICT departmental goals, objectives, and operating procedures.
- Collaborate with the Director of Learning to develop and drive the School's approach to

e-Learning.
- Advocate for the School's ICT vision via regular written and in-person communications with the

School's leadership, management and end users.
- Develop and maintain an appropriate ICT organizational structure that supports the needs of the

School, determining the balance between internal and external service provision.
- Identify opportunities and develop associated business cases and risk assessments for the

appropriate and cost-effective investment of financial resources in ICT systems and resources,
including staffing, sourcing, purchasing, and in-house development.
- Keep current with trends and issues in the ICT industry, with specific reference to the education

sector, including current technologies and prices, advising and educating school leaders and
managers as appropriate.
- Contribute to the operation and continuous improvement of the School's overall teaching and e-learning

program as Chair of the Learning ICT Committee.
- Collaborate with key School leaders in developing and implementing staff training plans for applying
- Crisis management.

**2. People and Relationship Management**
- Provide leadership, vision and management to the ICT team to deliver value-adding ICT services.
- Manage recruitment, development, retention, and performance of ICT staff in accordance with School's

HR policies and budgetary objectives.
- Develop and maintain internal relationships and teamwork.
- Develop and maintain strategic external relationships, including with peer schools and sector and

government agencies.
- Consult with academic leaders and administrative managers and other key stakeholders on

implementation of new systems, equipment, facilities and processes.**
**3. Acquisition & Deployment of ICT Infrastructure and Solutions**
- Coordinate the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future ICT systems across the

School, including AV in classrooms.
- Define and communicate School plans, policies, and standards for acquiring, implementing, and operating

ICT systems.
- Review hardware and software acquisition and maintenance contracts, pursue master agreements to

capitalise on economies of scale and ensure that related Registers for acquisitions are updated.
- Promote and oversee strategic relationships between internal ICT resources and external entities,

including vendors and partner organisations.
- Detailed cybersecurity awareness and management of appropriate solutions.

**4. Operational ICT Management**
- Ensure continuous delivery of ICT services through oversight of service level agreements with end users

and monitoring of ICT systems performance.
- Establish lines of control for current and proposed information systems.
- Ensure ICT system operation adheres to applicable laws and regulations.
- Ensure ICT risks are managed in accordance with the School's Risk Management framework, including

security, reliability and the development and execution of Backup and Disaster Recovery Plans within the
context of the Scho