Manager Innovation and Technology

Manager Innovation and Technology

Permanent Full-Time

Salary package in the range of $120k 134k annually

Summary

Are you a strategic technology leader who enjoys turning ideas into practical solutions that

genuinely improve how organisations work

Buloke Shire Council is seeking an experienced Manager Innovation and Technology to lead our ICT

function and help shape the future of technology data and digital capability across Council.

This is a senior leadership role with real scope to influence business transformation customer

experience and organisational performance.

In this role you will:

• Lead the strategic planning delivery and continuous improvement of Councils ICT and information management services.
• Drive innovation business transformation and automation with a strong customer and user focus.
• Manage ICT operations assets contracts procurement and vendor relationships.
• Lead major ICT projects ensuring effective risk change data governance and cyber security management.
• Ensure compliance with legislative policy licensing and data protection requirements.
• Provide high-level advice and reporting to the Executive Management Team.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Innovation and Technology team.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Be a proven people leader with experience building engaged high-performing teams.
• Demonstrate strong ICT project risk and contract management capability.
• Have a sound understanding of organisational information management data governance and contemporary technology trends.
• Bring well-developed policy process analysis and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Hold a relevant tertiary qualification and/or substantial senior-level experience in a related field.
• Hold a current Australian driver licence and be willing to undergo a National Police Records Check.

Why work at Buloke Shire Council

Buloke Shire Council offers the opportunity to make a real difference in a close-knit rural community

while working at a strategic leadership level. Youll enjoy the autonomy to shape meaningful

innovation a supportive executive team and the chance to deliver technology solutions that directly

improve services for residents businesses and visitors across the Shire.

This full-time role offers a salary package in the range of $120k 134k annually attractive salary packaging options (including novated leasing) along with opportunities for professional growth. If you possess strong leadership skills and have a passion for creating positive workplace cultures we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

How to Apply:

Applications will be received up until close of business on Wednesday 4 March 2026 and can be

emailed to