Sharp and Carter are thrilled to collaborate with CPL – Choice, Passion, Life to find a purpose-driven and community-focused GM of IT. CPL is the leading provider of integrated support, therapy, and advice for people with disabilities in Queensland and Northern New South Wales, and their families. Driven by a passion for supporting their customers, CPL's strong culture and values are evident in everything they do.
The Position
This is a unique opportunity to lead CPL’s Technology environment, streamline business approaches, and create impactful change. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, we seek a candidate with excellent leadership skills to support continuous improvement in the Technology team's performance and contribute effectively towards achieving CPL’s vision and purpose.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the deployment of advanced cybersecurity methods, technologies, and processes to protect systems, networks, and data against cyber-attacks in compliance with legislation and stakeholder expectations.
- Oversee the planning and implementation of ISO27001 accreditation and its maintenance.
- Understand the organization’s current and future needs, prioritize strategic projects, and drive growth and change.
- Maintain and enhance the IT Strategic Plan and accompanying policies and procedures.
- Identify emerging technologies and industry trends to support business improvement and continual growth.
- Play a key role in risk management, ensuring all technologies, systems, and infrastructure comply with legal requirements for data and information.
- Develop and deliver internal communications related to IT changes, implementations, upgrades, and outages.
- Deliver innovative solutions for efficient business communication and collaboration across a geographically dispersed workforce.
- Lead, mentor, and collaborate with the Information Technology teams to provide exceptional service across the organization.
Applicants must address the following criteria in writing to be considered:
- Professional qualifications in Information Technology.
- Significant experience in leading continuous improvement initiatives in cybersecurity.
- Experience in leading ISO27001 accreditation and audits.
- Exceptional customer-focused approach with the ability to understand and meet customer needs.
- Broad understanding of emerging and innovative technologies and their strategic application in a business-driven environment.
- High-level strategic mindset and organized project management skills to deliver integrated programs with specific outcomes and deadlines.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role.
- Proven achievements in managing situations and leading programs where leadership and influence are crucial to success.
- Highly developed communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues, senior management, customers, and stakeholders.
