Manager, Information, Communications and Technology

Manager, Information, Communications and Technology

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Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) serves a predominantly rural region located in the beautiful Darling Downs, spanning approximately 7,088 square kilometres along the NSW border. SDRC is committed to building vibrant, liveable communities while maintaining financial sustainability and supporting regional growth. In 2024–25, the Council adopted a $99.9 million operational budget and a $48.7 million capital works program, supported by a workforce of around 400 staff.

About the Role

SDRC is on a transformative digital journey and are seeking a contemporary, innovative and future-focused leader to elevate the ICT function in this newly created role of Manager Information, Communications and Technology

If you are passionate about building strategic ICT frameworks, leading digital transformation, and embedding robust cyber security infrastructure in a collaborative regional environment, this is your opportunity to lead real impact within Council and the community.

Reporting to the General Manager, Corporate Services, you’ll shape the future of Council’s information systems and records management with a strong focus on operational excellence, customer experience, digital innovation and cyber resilience. You’ll drive the development and implementation of the Council’s digital strategy and roadmap. This is your chance to modernise and future-proof service for this community, council staff and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Lead a team delivering ICT and digital capabilities across the organisation and drive contemporary approaches through customer experience. Oversee system governance, infrastructure reliability, and strategic technology procurement. Implement and maintain security frameworks aligned with SOCI and the Essential 8. Provide expert insight and reporting to the Executive Leadership Team and Council. Champion data-informed decision-making and user-focused digital transformation.

About You

You are an experienced ICT leader that has a proven track record leading and maturing ICT functions and their customer focus whilst delivering strategic initiatives, ideally across geographically dispersed operations. Expertise in cyber security, data governance and stakeholder / relationship management will prove a competitive advantage. Above all you are the type of ICT leader that balances the urgency and priority of a roadmap against navigating stakeholders on the journey.

Why Join Us?

At Southern Downs Regional Council, you’ll be part of a values-led organisation— Act with Integrity, One Region One Team, Lead by Example, Service Excellence, Our People Our Strength . Be empowered to lead lasting change while enjoying a flexible and community-focused workplace in a beautiful regional of Queensland.

Apply now or contact Chris Dougherty or Jevon Seah for a confidential discussion on .

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

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Full-time

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Information Technology

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