Shape your future, your way – with Moree Plains Shire Council.
Looking for more than just a job? At Moree Plains Shire Council, you’ll step into a role where your work matters – to your team, your community, and your career. We’re a forward-thinking Council with a bold vision for growth, innovation and liveability. Join us and enjoy a dynamic work environment, genuine work-life balance, and the chance to make a real impact where it counts.
Whether you’re driven by career development, community connection or a tree-change lifestyle with real opportunity – this is where it all comes together.
Permanent Full-Time Career Opportunity – 35 hours per week
Attractive weekly salary ranging from $2,402.60 - $2,762.45 (dependent on experience and qualifications).
12% Superannuation Contribution.
Location - Moree
WHY CHOOSE COUNCIL?
Job Security & Stability – Local government roles offer long-term employment prospects backed by a stable funding base and clear governance structures.
Award-Based Pay & Benefits – Competitive salaries under the NSW Local Government (State) Award and generous leave entitlements (including annual, personal, parental, and long service leave).
Great Work-Life Balance – Rostered Day Off Every 3 Weeks - An extra 17 days off a year.
Professional Development & Career Pathways – Funded training, study assistance, and clear progression opportunities across diverse roles and departments within Council.
Community Impact – The chance to directly contribute to the liveability, growth, and sustainability of the Moree Plains region, with work that makes a tangible difference to residents.
Inclusive & Supportive Workplace Culture – A collaborative environment that values diversity, equity, and employee wellbeing.
Regional Lifestyle Benefits – Enjoy the affordability, community spirit, and relaxed pace of regional NSW living, with less congestion and more connection.
Access to discounted gym memberships and special rates across an extensive network of fitness facilities (gyms, pools, etc.) which supports the health and wellbeing of our staff and their families
Job Description
At Moree Plains Shire Council, we are looking for a strategic, innovative, and results-oriented leader to join our Corporate & Community Department as the Manager Information Services. If you are a progressive IT professional with a commitment to integrity and the drive to enhance business performance through technology, we want to hear from you!
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Director Corporate & Community, you will lead and manage the strategic direction of Council’s Information Services. This senior role is critical for driving digital transformation, ensuring robust cybersecurity, and maintaining stable IT operations across the entire Council technology environment.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Implementing Council’s IT Strategy and delivering ICT plans that strengthen systems and information management capabilities.
Identifying cloud-based and automation initiatives to modernize business processes and prepare comprehensive business cases for ICT investment.
Leading comprehensive security programs, including vulnerability testing, penetration testing, and maintenance of the ICT risk register.
Overseeing infrastructure, networks, telephony, and end-user computing to ensure reliability, compliance, and high performance.
Ensuring corporate systems support accurate analytics and comply with the State Records Act 1998.
Managing departmental budgets in alignment with financial delegations and overseeing ICT procurement and vendor performance.
Representing Council in regional shared service initiatives such as the Rural Council’s Corporate Collaboration (RCCC) Program.
Managing a multidisciplinary team of 5 direct reports, fostering knowledge sharing and professional development to strengthen organisational capability.
You are a communicative leader with sound judgement and a proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear language for diverse audiences. You possess strong analytical skills and the ability to develop practical, innovative solutions to complex information management challenges.
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:
A minimum degree-level qualification in Information Technology, Information Management, or a related discipline.
Extensive experience in a senior ICT leadership role, with a proven ability to motivate and develop employees .
Comprehensive knowledge of networks, servers, cloud platforms, enterprise applications, and relational database management.
Understanding of legislation related to records management within the Local Government sector, including the State Records Act 1998.
Proven experience in the planning, design, and governance of complex communication technologies.
Understanding of database management, SQL programming, and schemas, particularly financial schemas.
Required Tickets, Licences and/or Qualifications:
Current Class C Driver's Licence.
Desirable Criteria:
Previous Local Government experience.
Qualifications in Project Management or Team Leadership.
Experience leveraging enterprise systems such as Civica/Authority, CRM platforms, and Content Manager.
Required Clearances and Checks:
National Criminal History Check.
NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC).
Bankruptcy clearance.
Pre-employment medical, which may include drug and alcohol testing.
Ready to lead digital innovation in the Moree Plains Shire? Apply now!
