Manager Technology

Manager Technology

Fixed Term (3 Year Contract), Full Time Opportunity

Salary Range - $142,277 – $176,522 plus superannuation (depending on skills and experience)

Are you a future-focused technology leader who is genuinely excited by the opportunities of AI, emerging technology and new ways of working?

We are seeking an experienced Manager Technology to lead and shape the City of Mitcham’s technology function, building the strategy, governance and capability required to support an increasingly technology-enabled organisation.

This role calls for someone who is open-minded, curious and ready to explore what is possible — a leader who creates momentum, encourages smart experimentation and helps the organisation confidently embrace innovation.

About Us

Your success is reflected in ours. We are committed to being a place people choose to work. We are a values-based organisation and pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace where the backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people help us to forge strong connections with our community, to innovate and make better decisions.

At the City of Mitcham, we offer:

• A positive safety culture environment where identification of workplace hazards is encouraged and rewarded.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow.
• Employee Assistance programs to all employees and their families.
• Employee well-being programs.
• Paid parental leave and other flexible work options

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the City of Mitcham as Manager Technology, providing strategic leadership and shaping the roadmap for Council’s technology function.

As a member of Council’s wider Leadership Group, you will partner with Executives and leaders across the organisation to identify priorities, strengthen technology governance and translate business needs into clear, achievable technology initiatives. You will lead and develop the Technology team while ensuring investment, resources and projects align with Council’s strategic objectives.

This is an influential leadership role where you will help shape how technology enables our organisation, our people and the services we deliver to the community.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification.
• A future-focused mindset, with genuine enthusiasm for AI, emerging technologies and innovative opportunities that improve organisational capability and community outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience leading a technology team and building capability within a strategic operating model.
• Experience developing and embedding multi-year Information and Communication Technology (ICT) roadmaps and asset management plans.
• Strong experience establishing technology governance and reporting, with the ability to confidently engage Senior Managers, Executives and Elected Members.
• Experience partnering with business leaders to translate organisational priorities into practical, sequenced technology plans.
• Experience developing frameworks to prioritise technology investment, balancing risk, cost, legislative requirements and business readiness.
• Strong knowledge of network security architecture across corporate and operational technology environments.
• Sound commercial acumen, including managed services, contract management and negotiation.
• Highly developed communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.

Please refer to the attached Position Profile for more information on this position and the essential/desirable criteria.

The Reward

This is your opportunity to be part of a supportive team delivering meaningful services to the community. You will gain exposure to a specialised area of local government and have opportunities to develop your career within a progressive organisation.

To Apply

Please click on the appropriate link and provide a Resume and a Cover Letter.  For a confidential discussion please contact Amy Pokoney Cramey, GM Strategy and Capability on 8372 8105.

Applications close Monday 14 September 2026, at 5:00 pm.

Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, People with Disability and People from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.