IT Manager - Education

At Centorrino Technologies (CT), we’re more than just tech, we’re a community that goes beyond expectations. We’ve been recognised as a Great Place to Work 2024-2025 and one of Australia’s Best Medium Workplaces 2025, with an outstanding eNPS score of 68. We're on a mission to redefine the customer experience, and we need a passionate IT Manager to join our Education team in Melbourne.

We’re looking for an experienced IT Manager to take ownership of our client's technology strategy, manage IT operations, and lead a small, high-performing team. This is a rare chance to combine your technical and leadership expertise with a role that truly makes a difference in a mid-sized Australian non-profit organisation.

Requirements

What You'll Do:

• Contribute to and maintain a 3–5 year ICT Strategic Roadmap aligned to the School’s Strategic Plan, providing forward-thinking advice on emerging technologies in education.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives that enhance student outcomes and build staff capability.
• Present ICT strategy, risk posture, and investment plans to the Executive and provide Board-ready reporting.
• Ensure ICT strategy aligns with Anglican education values, community expectations, and child safety obligations.
• Support the Head of Teaching & Learning and Digital Integrator to operationalise meaningful technology integration.
• Oversee digital platforms including LMS, student management systems, and collaboration tools.
• Support 1:1 device programs and maintain classroom technology standards.
• Drive digital literacy and cyber safety awareness across the school community.
• Collaborate with Centorino Technologies teams to deliver optimal ICT outcomes.
• Oversee daily ICT operations including infrastructure, cloud platforms, end-user devices, identity and access management, and cybersecurity controls.
• Ensure high availability, performance, resilience, and effective service desk delivery aligned to SLAs and user satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain ICT policies, procedures, incident response, and disaster recovery plans.
• Lead cybersecurity strategy, conduct risk assessments, implement mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with privacy, child safety, and education regulatory requirements.
• Develop and manage the ICT budget, procurement processes, asset lifecycle, and third-party vendor relationships.
• Lead, mentor, and develop ICT staff, fostering a service-oriented, student-first culture and supporting capability uplift through training and change management.

What You'll Bring:

• Proven ability to build and execute long-term technology roadmaps aligned to organisational strategy.
• Strong understanding of digital transformation within education or comparable sectors.
• Demonstrated financial literacy, including ICT budget development and management.
• Deep technical knowledge of cloud environments, networking, infrastructure, cybersecurity frameworks, and device lifecycle management.
• Experience developing and successfully executing ICT strategy.
• Proven capability in cybersecurity leadership and risk management.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for IT and non-IT stakeholders.
• Comfortable engaging with School Executive and Board, with a high level of professional presence and emotional intelligence.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in IT, Information Systems, or related field.
• Demonstrated ICT leadership experience in education (preferred) or a comparable sector.
• Current Working With Children Check (or eligibility).
• Detail-oriented with high accuracy and commitment to meeting tight deadlines.
• Ability to manage ambiguity, adapt to change, and prioritise effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced team environment.

Benefits

Why You'll Love Working Here:

Our company is more than just a workplace, it's a hub of inspiration and creativity where employees love to work! Here's why:

• Extensive training and development opportunities that enable continual growth as part of your career planning.
• Extensive discounts and benefits to maximise your money.
• A choice of your IT equipment to maximise your success and access to cost-price tech for your personal needs.
• Fun team events to celebrate achievements and connect with colleagues outside work as part of our engaging culture.

CT celebrates diversity and enables every voice to be heard as we drive to create the world we want. Apply today and be part of a team that values innovation, inclusivity, variety and diverse backgrounds.