Director Infrastructure (Grade 8), SWARH

• Grow your career with one of the largest regional healthcare service in Victoria
• Great opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team in a full-time leadership role and be part of a purpose-driven organisation
• Enjoy a role that is varied and challenging alongside a highly committed team
• Fantastic full-time opportunity, 5 weeks leave(pro-rata) & salary packaging

About the role 

The Director Infrastructure will provide technical leadership to the SWARH region. This role will plan, organise and manage infrastructure staff, contractors and/or consultants to ensure the stable and secure operation of IT infrastructure. This includes developing, maintaining, supporting, and optimising key functional areas, particularly network infrastructure, server infrastructure, telecommunications and cloud infrastructure. 

Key responsibilities 

• Develop and lead the implementation of enterprise infrastructure strategies across storage, compute, networks, M365 and cloud services, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and future technology needs.
• Provide strategic leadership and governance for infrastructure services, including architecture, service models, operational frameworks, risk management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead infrastructure service delivery and performance management, ensuring highly available, secure and resilient technology environments, including disaster recovery, capacity planning and incident management.
• Manage technology partnerships, budgets and teams, driving vendor performance, financial accountability, innovation and the delivery of high-quality outcomes for stakeholders.

What we’re looking for 

• Experience or tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Engineering or Information Technology.
• Strong leadership experience in IT infrastructure/services frameworks for a complex organisation and network.
• Significant experience in a high-availability multi-site enterprise environment, including application hosting, storage and compute, and voice and data networks
• Knowledge of infrastructure best practice.
• In-depth knowledge of IT and operational and service management processes.
• A highly analytical mind-set with strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience in team management.
• Ability to prepare business cases and financial justifications and asset lifecycle plans.

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services. 

Barwon Health staff benefits 

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction 

• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program 

• Extensive professional development opportunities 

• Attractive salary packaging benefits 

• Living expenses capped at $9,010 

• Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650 

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here 

Diversity and inclusion 

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. 

Child safety 

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards 

Additional information 

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au 

All appointments are subject to: 

• Satisfactory Police Record Check 

• Immunisation Status Clearance 

• Working with Children Check (if applicable) 

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.