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About NSW Farmers

NSW Farmers is an association of farmers and agricultural stakeholders advocating for a profitable NSW farming sector. Australia’s largest state farming organisation, NSW Farmers is non-partisan and champions the views and aspirations of farmers and rural communities at all levels of government and with industry stakeholders, with its policy agenda driven from the grassroots up.  

NSW Farmers is Australia’s largest state farming organisation, representing the interests of its farmer members in the state. We are Australia’s only state-based farming organisation that represents farmers across all agricultural commodities including livestock, grains, wool, dairy, oysters and horticulture. We also speak up on issues that matter to farmers, whether it’s the environment, biosecurity, water, animal welfare, economics, trade, or rural and regional affairs.

We have teams working across regional NSW and in Sydney to ensure key policies and messages travel from paddock to Parliament. Our regional branch network ensures local voices guide and shape our positions on issues affecting people and communities.

 

The following position is now available:

Information Technology (IT) Manager

About the role:

The IT Manager is responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of effective technology and digital based infrastructure frameworks, and solutions which provide robust, secure, and reliable systems that support the delivery of organisational outcomes and staff satisfaction.

The key focus will be on managing the day-to-day IT requirements while facilitating the broader planning and implementation of NSW Farmers Technology platforms that align to the strategic objectives of NSW Farmers and expectations of key stakeholders and staff. 

Furthermore, to manage technology-based risk and as Cyber Security Officer to provide the means to ensure a highly secure network, effective remediation plans, well informed and trained staff, and a culture of cyber awareness.

The role is a 2-year maximum term.

Responsibilities:

• Define and lead the technology strategy, ensuring alignment with the business objectives. And the opportunity for digital enhancement 
• Ensure the effectiveness of all systems, service support arrangements, information asset management and cyber security practices and policies.
• Develop an annual IT plan which presents value and aligns the technological and digital requirements of NSW Farmers 
• Undertake a considered approach in reviewing the appropriateness of NSW Farmers current technology platforms and presenting related business cases and proposed plans.
• Develop, motivate, and facilitate staff technology and cyber security training. 
• Provide guidance and advise to the leadership team on key technological and digital matters that may impact NSW Farmers.

Applicants should Possess:

• Tertiary qualifications in IT, Technology, or a related field.
• Demonstrated IT and Systems management capability, including knowledge of contemporary Information Technology systems, support, and practices.
• Experience in the development and management of digital systems and modernisation initiatives 
• Focussed, driven and motivated.
• A forward-thinking mindset with a passion for innovation and technology, and can-do attitude.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and influence decision-making at the executive level.
• Ability to develop and successfully manage relationships with external parties.
• Proficient to highly proficient technical skills. 
• Applications experience including MS 365, MC Teams, SharePoint, Adobe, Citrix, Word Press, Google Apps.

To Apply:
Applications including resume and cover letter to be sent to [email protected]
Applications close 5pm Friday 2 August 2024
Enquiries, please contact 02 9478 1000