Position Description
Position title:
Project Manager, ICT and Remote Infrastructure
Position number:
New
Position classification:
Executive Officer Level 1 BI
Division:
Strategic and Corporate Services
Location of position:
Batchelor
Tenure of position:
Fixed term
Immediate supervisor:
Head of Strategic and Corporate Services
Positions supervised:
Two
Special features of position: Nil
Primary Objective
Provide strategic leadership and direction of a portfolio of Information and Communication Technology
and Remote Infrastructure to ensure the delivery of whole of Institute ICT and remote operational
business applications. Lead the development of effective strategies, policies and models to support the
delivery of services in remote communities through the functions of property and fleet management.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and align the ICT Strategic and Operational Plan to the Institute’s Strategic Plan and to the
Education Industry standards to support delivery of the key elements of education
2. Design, construct, implement, manage and monitor the Infrastructure Cycle of all ICT infrastructures
over a 4 year project cycle including servers, hardware, software and equipment.
3. Identify and implement innovative methods to enable automation, monitoring and reporting for ICT,
Fleet and Staff Travel.
4. Lead, manage and monitor human, financial and information resources of the unit to achieve
strategic and operational outcomes, organisation objectives and contractual requirements.
5. Provide executive leadership, coordination and oversight for the delivery of all ICT and Remote
Infrastructure establishment, management, projects and initiatives.
6. Develop models of ICT and remote learning centres that achieve efficient and effective operations;
and meet the standards of delivery and regulatory requirements.
7. Design, manage and make recommendations on large contracts, multiple vendors and contracted
service providers engaged in the delivery of projects related to both ICT services and learning centre
infrastructure.
8. Influence stakeholders across the Institute to support and actively contribute to successful business
unit delivery and achieving whole-of-Institute strategic and operational outcomes relevant to the
business unit.
9. Identify synergies and opportunities to improve coordination, efficiencies and effectiveness across
projects and initiatives delivered by stakeholders across a variety of sites in remote settings.
10. Represent the business unit in negotiations, committees and working groups and with external
stakeholders to integrate the ICT and Remote Infrastructure into the service delivery of the Institute.
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11. Provide high level advice to Executive Management on the full spectrum of ICT, remote
infrastructure / asset management issues as they relate to remote programs and scope of the Unit’s
activities.
12. Maintain effective collaborative partnerships and strategic alliances with Government departments,
community based organisations, non-government organisations and private sector.
13. Ensure that the Unit maintains accurate records of approved and prospective infrastructure
developments in remote communities to effectively manage the assets and service levels.
14. Manage the purchaser/provider contracts to deliver services in remote communities effectively and
efficiently.
These duties and accountabilities are indicative rather than inclusive and the incumbent will be required
to display initiative, lateral thinking ability and a solution-focus in the performance of their duties.
Essential selection criteria
1. Proven track record in the strategic leadership of complex projects and programs with an emphasis
on ICT services, business systems and remote infrastructure.
2. Expert level knowledge of project management disciplines and program leadership preferably in an
ICT and business systems context.
3. High level of leadership and the ability to take a strategic viewpoint to management.
4. Proven ability to manage the commercial interface with contracted providers of ICT services and
deliver strong outcomes in a complex resourcing environment.
5. Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate complex
technical issues and liaise effectively with internal stakeholders, contractors, industry and
community organisations to achieve successful outcomes in a complex multi stakeholder
environment.
6. Extensive knowledge in strategic planning, information management, infrastructure program/project
management, program and policy development and evaluation, and the delivery of successful
outcomes in a complex environment.
7. Detailed knowledge and experience of the conditions affecting remote regions of the Northern
Territory and the factors which impact on the delivery of infrastructure projects and training
programs.
8. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures.
Desirable selection criteria
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Tertiary qualifications in business management or related disciplines.
Knowledge of factors affecting regional and remote communities and NT and Commonwealth
government policy directions.
Knowledge of and ability to drive efficiency through the application and use of technology.
Version:
2014/5
Authorised officer:
Approved:
Review by:
1/12/15