Manager Digital Initiatives & Applications Support

Newcastle - South Africa

Monthly Salary: $ 149739 - 173174

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Together we shape thriving communities public spaces places and economies.

Manager Digital Initiatives & Applications Support
Ongoing Full Time Opportunity
Office location Newcastle or Sydney
Salary relative to experience and ranges from $149739 to $173174 super

Whats in it for me

Join our team for a fantastic culturewith dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements diverse and fulfilling assignments and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplacewhere everyone feels welcome respected and empowered to succeed.

The role

Are you a visionary digital leader with a passion for leading multidisciplined teams driving innovation and operational excellence If so this role is for you!

As the Manager Digital Initiatives & Applications Support you will lead the delivery and lifecycle management of digital solutions and application services that drive Crown Lands strategic objectives. This role oversees the implementation of the Digital Strategy ensuring systems and software support align with business needs and contribute to modern efficient service delivery across the organisation.

What youll be doing

Oversee the day-to-day performance of the Digital Solutions and Application Support Teams ensuring delivery of modern efficient and scalable digital tools.
Analyse existing processes identify inefficiencies and lead cross-functional teams to implement transformative solutions aligned with the Crown Lands digital strategy.
Champion the adoption of mobile technologies and e-services to deliver intuitive user-centric digital experiences.
Manage the full lifecycle of business applicationsfrom installation to monitoringwhile upholding robust governance security and compliance standards in collaboration with the DPHI Digital Information Office.
Troubleshoot application issues maintain operational documentation and provide clear reporting on progress risks and resolutions.
Develop frameworks and technical standards that empower digital teams to deliver consistent high-quality outcomes.
Serve as the key liaison between Crown Lands and the DPHI Digital Information Office ensuring alignment with departmental policies architecture and strategic ICT initiatives.

For more information read the full Role Description:Manager Digital Initiatives and Applications Support

What you will bring to the role

Strong leadership skills to engage staff drive operational support services and systems digital integration and stakeholder engagement
Experience in system analysis and design including in requirements gathering and documenting functional requirements understanding business requirements/processes designing web applications integration and user interfaces.
Expertise in governance compliance and digital service delivery
A strategic thinker with hands-on technical acumen and a passion for public sector innovation

What is an essential requirement

Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent relevant experience.
Experience in managing application and development teams
Strong understanding cloud hosted platforms (AWS/Azure)
Experience in system integration and middleware ideally with PaaS/SaaS environments.
Strong vendor relationship management and delivery experience

About us

The Department of Planning Housing and Infrastructure(DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this we: create vibrant productive spaces and precincts; manage lands assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people communities and entities.

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace where your individual contributions are valued and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups practices flexible working offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

If excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close 11:55pm Sunday 12th October 2025

Should you require further information about the role please contact Sam Williams via

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

We encourage and supportapplications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustmentsthat may be needed during the recruitment process ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent skills and potential. Contact the Talent Team via or (02) - HR Support option 2 DPHI People Advisory option 1 option 1 and reference Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guideto assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathwaysteam for a yarn

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Together we shape thriving communities public spaces places and economies.Manager Digital Initiatives & Applications SupportOngoing Full Time OpportunityOffice location Newcastle or SydneySalary relative to experience and ranges from $149739 to $173174 superWhats in it for meJoin our team for a fan...