• Based in Surry Hills, Sydney
• Option to work from home up to 2 days per week
• Lead a technical team of 5

Are you?

• A capable leader supporting others to achieve their & the organisation’s goals?
• A change champion and influencer?
• A creative thinker and motivator, energetic, with an entrepreneurial spirit?
• Someone with sound analytical skills and able to make sense of data with a variety of audiences?
• Flexible and adaptable, working with people from different backgrounds and locations?
• If so, keep reading!

Who are we?

ChildFund Australia is an independent international development organisation that works to reduce poverty for children in many of the world’s most disadvantaged communities. We partner to create community and systems change which enables vulnerable children and young people, in all their diversity, to assert and realise their rights. ChildFund Australia directly manages and implements programs in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Vietnam, while also supporting projects delivered by partner organisations throughout Asia, Africa and the Americas. Our work is funded through child and community sponsorship, as well as public donations and government grants.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

As the Head of SDS you are the senior technology leader, in charge of ChildFund Australia’s technology strategy, execution, and operations. You are a champion for defining, scaling, and IT systems, CRM applications and operating processes along with project management excellence. You will ensure the organisation’s approach to data is forward-looking and effective and will support the organisation in delivering data insights on impact.

Key Duties

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary technical team, comprising development, IT leads and data analytics
• Lead on the consolidation and integration of existing systems and platforms
• Ensure the smooth operation and day-to-day functionality of our core systems and IT processes
• Drive innovation of front end and core business processes by enabling use of new technology
• Data Protection Officer (DPO) function and develop, maintain, and improve data protection policies and procedures
• Ensure system user training is provided on an ongoing basis
• Influence and support programs team in use of technology in program responses
• Work closely with Programs, Fundraising and Operations to define and deliver new products and enhancements
• Develop and implement organisational data strategy in line with stakeholder needs

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor degree in relevant area
• 6+ years management in an IT environment
• Knowledge of relational databases
• Technical experience in data analysis and systems development
• Sound working knowledge of IT operations, systems, and developments
• Experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams
• Experience in, and passion for, applying innovating and emerging technologies
• Track record in Project management

Please view the full position description to see what benefits we offer!

In line with our Values, diversity is critical to our work and our success at ChildFund Australia. Childfund is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and strongly encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply for any vacancies.

A position description is attached.