What’s the role? 

In this 12-month fixed-term role, join our dynamic team as an IT Manager, who is responsible for providing IT domain expertise and partnering with the business to deliver on strategic initiatives like our Blueprint and IT25 Strategy. This role involves managing IT and digital capabilities, developing strategies and roadmaps, and fostering key vendor relationships to ensure alignment with Aurecon’s values and our clients’ needs. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Engaging with stakeholders across various business markets to understand and manage their IT and digital requirements, ensuring service ownership and accountability for service delivery. 

• Promoting solutions that align with our clients’ vision and identify potential commercial opportunities while maintaining a strong service management framework. 

• Ensuring product and capability alignment with Aurecon’s values through key vendor relationships, focusing on continuous improvement and service excellence. 

• Facilitating technical, business, and commercial analysis to deliver innovative outcomes for clients, while actively managing service performance metrics. 

• Collaborating with IT business partners, architects, and internal stakeholders to address BAU or project-related queries, ensuring effective service transition and operational readiness. 

• Contributing to local industry events and building a reputation for expertise within the industry, showcasing our commitment to service ownership and client satisfaction. 

What does it take? 

You’ll have a genuine passion for collaborative delivery as well as continuous learning to help shape the future. We value that each of our team members brings something different to Aurecon. We look for people who have had a broad range of experiences throughout their career and can demonstrate how they have worked as part of a team to bring ideas to life. 

This is a 12-month fixed-term role. The successful candidate will bring significant experience and expertise to the role, including: 

• Qualifications: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or a related field. Relevant project management certifications (e.g., Prince2, PMBOK, ITIL, Agile, or similar) are highly desirable, showcasing a commitment to best practices in project delivery. 

• Professional Experience: Extensive experience (typically 5+ years) in Business Analysis roles, preferably within the technology sector, with a strong emphasis on commercial acumen and strategic thinking. Proven track record of successfully delivering multiple concurrent projects, demonstrating an ability to align project outcomes with business objectives and industry best practices. 

• Technical Skills: Deep understanding of IT systems architecture and experience managing geographically dispersed technology teams. Proficiency in planning, budgeting, monitoring, and financial reconciliation, with a focus on optimizing resource allocation and driving cost efficiencies. 

• Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and influencing skills, with a proven ability to facilitate workshops and effectively engage stakeholders at all organizational levels. Ability to foster collaboration and build strong relationships with both technical and non-technical teams. 

• Project Skills: Demonstrated experience working within structured frameworks and methodologies, such as Waterfall and Agile, with a preference for candidates who have led projects in hybrid environments. Ability to adapt methodologies to suit project needs and drive successful outcomes. 

How will your future be shaped by us? 

You can bring your whole self to work, confident that your voice will be heard. We don't just claim that we’re inclusive and innovative, it’s proven by the independent awards and accreditations we have gained, and we’re always seeking new ways to prove (and improve) our commitment to diversity. 

The tangible impact our work and innovations have has been recognised by industry again – in September 2023, Aurecon is ranked #1 in Professional Services at the 2023 Australia Financial Review BOSS Most Innovative Companies, retaining our spot in the prestigious innovation list for the seventh year running! 

On a personal level, you’ll enjoy competitive remuneration, flexible working hours, remote work options, highly competitive paid parental leave, and one of the best employee wellbeing platforms in the country. 

Ready to bring ideas to life? Apply now! 

Then please apply now! We are an equitable-opportunity employer that values diverse perspectives. If this advert has piqued your interest, but you don't meet all the criteria exactly, we still encourage you to apply. It's your potential and how you bring ideas to life that are important to us.

If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process to make it more accessible, please let us know, and we'll ensure you are well-supported to participate fully.