ICT Service Manager

Role: ICT Service Manager

Location: Murarrie Brisbane

Employment Type: Full-time Fixed-Term (12 months)

Lead the next phase of Goodstarts ICT Service Transformation

Join Goodstart as we continue to evolve our enterprise ICT services modernising how technology supports more than 16500 Goodstarters across nearly 700 centres. As ICT Service Manager youll play a pivotal role in transforming our ICT Service Desk and ServiceNow capability driving continuous improvement strengthening IT Service Management (ITSM) practices and delivering an exceptional technology experience for our people.

Reporting to the Chief Information Officer youll lead a team of eight and oversee the delivery of responsive reliable and customer-focused ICT services across the organisation. Youll be responsible for improving operational performance enhancing the end-user experience optimising ServiceNow and embedding best-practice ITSM processes that support our centres and corporate teams.

If youre an experienced ICT Service Manager who enjoys leading high-performing teams improving service delivery and partnering with stakeholders to drive meaningful change wed love to hear from you.

Your Impact

• Lead Goodstarts ICT Service Desk and ServiceNow capability ensuring reliable customer-focused technology services that support more than 16500 Goodstarters across nearly 700 centres.
• Drive continuous improvement across IT Service Management (ITSM) practices including incident request problem change and knowledge management.
• Optimise ServiceNow by enhancing workflows reporting knowledge management and self-service capabilities to improve the end-user experience.
• Lead coach and develop a high-performing team fostering a culture of collaboration accountability and exceptional customer service.
• Monitor and improve service performance through meaningful metrics including SLAs response and resolution times customer satisfaction and operational reporting.
• Partner with ICT teams business stakeholders and external vendors to ensure the effective delivery of technology services and timely resolution of issues.
• Champion service innovation by identifying opportunities to automate processes simplify service delivery and enhance operational efficiency.
• Contribute to the ongoing evolution of Goodstarts ICT service capability helping shape technology services that support our people centres and organisational goals.

What Goodstart can offer you

• Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support both your professional and personal commitments.
• Salary packaging benefits available through AccessPay (eligibility applies).
• Access to discounted childcare (up to 15%).
• Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price.
• Discounted health care and access to our employee wellbeing program with BUPA.
• Exclusive discounts on travel gym memberships Apple and Dell products and more.
• Free annual flu shot (optional).
• Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work-life balance.
• First Nations Support and Cultural Leave.
• Work for a company with an aspiration to be globally recognised for early years practice and learning outcomes.
• Grow your career through ongoing investment in learning leadership development and meaningful work that supports children and families across Australia.

Youll bring to the table

• Demonstrated experience leading an ICT Service Desk IT Service Management (ITSM) function or technology support team within a complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of ITSM frameworks and best practices including incident request problem change and knowledge management.
• Experience managing and optimising ServiceNow or a similar IT Service Management platform.
• Proven ability to improve service delivery through performance reporting process improvement automation and a customer-first approach.
• Exceptional leadership skills with experience coaching mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across business and technical teams.
• Experience managing third-party vendors and service providers to deliver high-quality ICT services.
• ITIL 4 certification (or equivalent) is essential along with a relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology Information Systems Business Service Management or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience).

How to apply

Click Apply Now and submit your application.

Applications are reviewed as theyre received so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible for the best opportunity to progress.

Have a question Contact Faith in our Talent Acquisition Team via email

At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. For further information and support email

If you are a placement agency or external recruiter please refrain from submitting resumes to Goodstart unless you have a signed staffing agency agreement with us. Goodstart will not be responsible for or pay any placement fees for candidates submitted by agencies that are not approved suppliers. Any resumes received from agencies or external recruiters without an agreement will be reviewed by Goodstart and may be shared with our internal recruiting team for their reference.

Supporting our people and protecting our children

Were an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. Were also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.

Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe and are safeguarded from abuse neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.