IT Coordinator

Play a key role in driving digital transformation across the organisation. You will ensure our technology systems are reliable secure and enable staff to deliver excellent services to our community while supporting the growth and development of our IT team.

About Us

Working with us means more than just a job its an opportunity to make a real difference at a local level. Were a small but impactful council known for innovation collaboration and community connection. With around 160 dedicated employees our team is passionate about delivering services that support the people and places that make our shire special.

Bellingen Shire is a picturesque and diverse area located on the Mid North Coast of NSW halfway between Sydney and Brisbane and just south of Coffs Harbour. Covering 1605 square kilometres with around 10km of coastline the region is renowned for its stunning natural beauty from lush rainforests and pristine rivers to the World Heritage-listed Dorrigo National Park. Our towns and villages are known for their charm creativity and strong community spirit.

Living and working here offers the perfect blend of lifestyle and purpose. With a focus on sustainability cultural richness and a warm welcoming community Bellingen Shire is an inspiring place to grow your career enjoy work-life balance and contribute to something meaningful.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Group Leader Information and Communication Technology this role is responsible for coordinating the delivery of IT operations and helpdesk services maintaining and developing Councils internal hosted and virtualised IT infrastructure and managing relationships with outsources IT partners. You will provide technical guidance and support to users at all levels oversee ICT projects implement cybersecurity measures and ensure compliance with governance data security and legislative requirements. Your leadership will also extend to coaching and supervising the IT Services team to achieve high performance and a positive workplace culture.

The ideal candidate will hold tertiary qualifications in Information Technology or have extensive contemporary experience in a similar role. You will have strong experience managing enterprise ICT infrastructure and systems including identity and access management cloud platforms endpoint and device management virtualisation networking telecommunications database environments and backup and disaster recovery technologies. Experience with technologies similar to those used by Council including Microsoft-based environments enterprise networking modern virtualisation platforms and contemporary backup solutions will be highly regarded. Experience working with Local Government systems such as ReadyTech Civica or TechnologyOne or with comparable enterprise platforms will be viewed favourably. A current Class C Driver Licence is essential.

To thrive in this role you will need highly developed problem-solving and interpersonal skills and the ability to consult negotiate and collaborate effectively across teams. You should be able to prioritise and manage multiple projects under pressure demonstrating commitment to delivering high-quality customer service and digital solutions that support Councils strategic objectives.

On offer

Some of the benefits working for Bellingen Shire Council include:

• Access to Fitness Passport
• Access to employee wellbeing programs
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Salary packaging options
• Permanent full-time 35 hours per week with access to monthly rostered day off

Annual salary of $98178 to $111905 (plus super).

Still Have Questions

• For further information regarding this role please contact Tim Greensill Group Leader Information and Communication Technology on.
• For enquiries about the application process please contact the Recruitment Team at .

Sponsorship/work rights for Australia

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available. To be eligible for a continuing role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold Australian permanent residency.

Temporary visa holders may be considered for a fixed-term appointment aligned with the duration of their visa depending on the needs of the role and the business unit.

How to Apply

Please read the Position Description by clicking the link at the bottom of this page to gain a full understanding of the responsibilities and requirements of the role.

No candidate meets every single desired qualification or skill. If your experience looks a little different from what we have outlined but you believe you could add value to the role we would love to learn more about you!

If this sounds like you click the Apply for this job button at the top of the page. You will need to complete the application form and upload your current resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Please ensure you follow the application instructions and provide all requested information as the application forms part of the assessment process. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be progressed to interview.

Applications close: Sunday 8 March 2026

Important information

As part of the recruitment process suitable candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening which can include relevant background checks functional capacity assessments psychometric testing and drug and alcohol screening (where relevant to the role). We may also review publicly available information (such as social media) and with your consent contact previous employers not listed on your application.

Our recruitment process is managed via system generated emails. Please ensure your email address is entered correctly to avoid missing important updates and outcomes. Notifications may include application confirmation interview invitations reference requests and application outcomes. Remember to check your email regularly including your junk/spam folder.

Bellingen Shire Council as an equal opportunity employer is committed to a merit-based workforce that encompasses inclusiveness and diversity in an environment of mutual respect. We invite encourage welcome and value candidates of all ages from diverse backgrounds and cultures and people who have lived experience of disability to apply to work with us.

Bellingen Shire Council is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.