Infrastructure Operations Lead

Overview
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.
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.
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