locations NSW - Sydney, CBD, Inner West and Eastern Suburbs VIC - Melbourne, CBD & Inner Suburbs QLD - Brisbane, CBD & Inner Suburbstime type Full timeposted on Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply End Date: August 29, 2025 (19 days left to apply)job requisition id JR143754Job Description:Better and fairer care. Always.St Vincent''s has been a leader in Australia''s health and aged care landscape for more than 165 years. Since our founders, the Sisters of Charity, opened our first hospital in 1857, our services and nearly 30,000 people have been behind some of Australia''s most important medical breakthroughs. We are a microcosm of Australias health and aged care system and are uniquely positioned to lead and respond to our rapidly changing environment.We are looking for a special kind of person - a St Vincents kind of person. Someone who puts excellence, compassion, connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do .Reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer, the Head of Infrastructure is responsible for the strategic direction, design, and operational excellence of St Vincents enterprise IT infrastructure services. Th is role takes end-to-end accountability for shaping the future state of St Vincent''s on-premises and hybrid infrastructure, ensuring it is secure, reliable, scalable, and aligned with the organisations strategic objectives . You will lead a high-performing team of infrastructure specialists, driving innovation and best practices across the organisation .This role will have a voice and real impact in a strategic whole of business technology implementation and modernisation. A career defining opportunity to be part of a change that will save and improve lives.This is a Permanent Full-Time position based in any of ou r Group Head Offices in Sydney , Brisbane or Melbourne on a hybrid working arrangement 3 days a week in office and 2 days working from home. In this role, there will be a requirement to work on-call or after hours as needed and travel may be required .Key responsibilities of the role:Lead the development and execution of St Vincent''s on-premises and hybrid infrastructure strategy, overseeing the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and resilient data centre infrastructure, networking, virtualisation, and storage solutionsDrive the adoption of automation, orchestration, and infrastructure-as-code principles to lead the transformation from legacy infrastructure to modern, cloud-integrated architecturesBuild, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of infrastructure specialists, including system engineers, administrators, and architectsManage the infrastructure services budget, optimising spend and ensuring cost-effective utilisation of resourcesEstablish robust governance frameworks, policies, and standards to ensure compliance with security and regulatory obligations, including ISO27001, Essential Eight, and SOCI.Ensure 24/7 availability and performance of Tier 0 infrastructure services, acting as an Incident Management Lead (IML) for critical incidentsLead commercial, strategic, and vendor partnerships with providers for compute, storage, and data cent re servicesThings that work for us:Extensive experience in a senior leadership role managing large-scale IT infrastructure operations within a large, complex organisationDeep expertise in enterprise-level data centre infrastructure, networking, virtualisation technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V), and storage solutionsProven track record of successfully leading major infrastructure projects and transformationsStrong understanding of IT security best practices, governance, and compliance frameworksDemonstrated ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing technical teamsExcellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levelsTertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience and relevant professional certifications (e.g., ITIL, Cisco, VMware, Microsoft)Things that work for you:Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its serviceCompetitive salary packaging optionsDiscounted private health insuranceEmployee Assistance Program for staff and their familiesAccess to the Fitness Passport (FP)At St Vincents we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, fair and impartial and invites people from all backgrounds to join us.Pre-Employment ChecksYour employment is conditional upon the completion of all required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.How To ApplyPlease submit your application via the Apply button, include your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability.Please note - we will be progressing applications throughout the advertising period. Respectfully, no recruitment agencies.Closing Date:28 August 2025 11:59pmJob Description:Better and fairer care. Always.St Vincent''s has been a leader in Australia''s health and aged care landscape for more than 165 years. Since our founders, the Sisters of Charity, opened our first hospital in 1857, our services and nearly 30,000 people have been behind some of Australia''s most important medical breakthroughs. We are a microcosm of Australias health and aged care system and are uniquely positioned to lead and respond to our rapidly changing environment.We are looking for a special kind of person - a St Vincents kind of person. Someone who puts excellence, compassion, connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do .Reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer, the Head of Infrastructure is responsible for the strategic direction, design, and operational excellence of St Vincents enterprise IT infrastructure services. Th is role takes end-to-end accountability for shaping the future state of St Vincent''s on-premises and hybrid infrastructure, ensuring it is secure, reliable, scalable, and aligned with the organisations strategic objectives . You will lead a high-performing team of infrastructure specialists, driving innovation and best practices across the organisation .This role will have a voice and real impact in a strategic whole of business technology implementation and modernisation. A career defining opportunity to be part of a change that will save and improve lives.This is a Permanent Full-Time position based in any of ou r Group Head Offices in Sydney , Brisbane or Melbourne on a hybrid working arrangement 3 days a week in office and 2 days working from home. In this role, there will be a requirement to work on-call or after hours as needed and travel may be required .Key responsibilities of the role:Lead the development and execution of St Vincent''s on-premises and hybrid infrastructure strategy, overseeing the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and resilient data centre infrastructure, networking, virtualisation, and storage solutionsDrive the adoption of automation, orchestration, and infrastructure-as-code principles to lead the transformation from legacy infrastructure to modern, cloud-integrated architecturesBuild, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of infrastructure specialists, including system engineers, administrators, and architectsManage the infrastructure services budget, optimising spend and ensuring cost-effective utilisation of resourcesEstablish robust governance frameworks, policies, and standards to ensure compliance with security and regulatory obligations, including ISO27001, Essential Eight, and SOCI.Ensure 24/7 availability and performance of Tier 0 infrastructure services, acting as an Incident Management Lead (IML) for critical incidentsLead commercial, strategic, and vendor partnerships with providers for compute, storage, and data cent re servicesThings that work for us:Extensive experience in a senior leadership role managing large-scale IT infrastructure operations within a large, complex organisationDeep expertise in enterprise-level data centre infrastructure, networking, virtualisation technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V), and storage solutionsProven track record of successfully leading major infrastructure projects and transformationsStrong understanding of IT security best practices, governance, and compliance frameworksDemonstrated ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing technical teamsExcellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levelsTertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience and relevant professional certifications (e.g., ITIL, Cisco, VMware, Microsoft)Things that work for you:Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its serviceCompetitive salary packaging optionsDiscounted private health insuranceEmployee Assistance Program for staff and their familiesAccess to the Fitness Passport (FP)At St Vincents we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, fair and impartial and invites people from all backgrounds to join us.Pre-Employment ChecksYour employment is conditional upon the completion of all required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.Equal OpportunityWe celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.How To ApplyPlease submit your application via the Apply button, include your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability.Please note - we will be progressing applications throughout the advertising period. Respectfully, no recruitment agencies.Closing Date:28 August 2025 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:At St Vincent''s we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.For further information, visit ://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.auView Reconciliation Action PlanCode of Conduct:View Code of ConductSet up Job Alerts to see future opportunities that interest you. New users can click Create Account from the Sign-in screen.Become a healthcare superheroAbout UsSt Vincents Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857.Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincents is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenheads vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do.From modest beginnings, St Vincents Health Australia is today the nations largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities.The St Vincents family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Head of Infrastructure