GROUP INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

The Organisation:

 The Catholic Archdiocese of Perth is the Metropolitan See for Western Australia, encompassing an area of nearly half a million square kilometres and led by the Most Rev Timothy Costelloe SDB, Archbishop of Perth.  Established in 1845, the Archdiocese of Perth is a Latin Church metropolitan archdiocese of the Catholic Church in Australia spanning from Jurien Bay in the north to Port Kennedy in the south and across to the border of South Australia in the east.  With some 103 parishes and 25 agencies, offices and organisations, the Archdiocese provides services and support in the areas of disability, social, youth, formation and family, employing more than 150 people.

The Position:

Leading a team of four, this newly created position will be responsible for the review, recommendation and then implementation of the ICT strategy across the Archdiocese. This will encompass the prioritisation and appropriate stewardship of IT initiatives through the coordination, evaluation, deployment and management of current and future IT infrastructure.

 Your remit will be broad and include oversight of the technical integration of software solutions, IT operations, Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiatives, Internet, Intranet and Cybersecurity.

About You:

This is a senior and highly influential role that will require:

• Relevant post-graduate tertiary qualifications.
• Proven, significant experience in IT leadership roles, preferably in a cloud environment.
• Technical expertise in IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, digital technologies, network and systems administration.
• Ability to build, lead, and inspire a high-performing culture within your team and across the organisation.
• Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, capable of effectively engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive, solutions focussed and strategic mindset.

For more information about this opportunity, a detailed Candidate Prospectus is available by emailing [email protected] .

After reviewing the Prospectus, you can make further confidential telephone enquiries to Lester Blades’ Partners, James Fairbairn [email protected] or Tony Lester [email protected] or on +61 8 9221 0744.

Applications may be made in Word format to [email protected] quoting Reference LB303452. Please include a cover letter with your application outlining why you believe you have the skills, experience and achievements for this key position.

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 Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia can be considered.

ABOUT LESTER BLADES

Lester Blades is a Western Australian owned executive search and board advisory firm with local specialisation and international reach. We focus on uncompromising excellence in service to clients in the identification of Non-Executive Directors, CEOs and a range of other senior executive and functional leadership roles.