It’s an exciting time to join the Information & Digital Technology (ID&T) team as we have just begun yourtown’s Digital Transformation journey.

Over the next three years, this will see us become a digital leader in Human Services, using innovative technologies to improve the lives of children, young people, and families across Australia and enable a truly digital workforce. 

We know where we are headed and we are looking for talented and dedicated IT professionals to help us meet the challenges of this next stage of our operations.

These newly created opportunities will give you the scope to put your mark on the role, make it your own, and along the way be involved in supporting the business towards technology nirvana.

About the role

In this newly created role of Demand Manager you will manage the incoming business requests for technology and work closely with the ID&T team to fit the requests into a prioritised portfolio road-map. Your other key responsibilities will include:

• Working closely with the business to understand their IT requirements and to determine whether this aligns to yourtown’s strategy.  
• Developing a pipeline of works and presenting it at steering committees;
• Forecasting the incoming tech demands and assisting with budgets and future tech investments.

About you

To be successful in this role you have:

• Demonstrated technical experience within a similar role, as well as:
• Extensive experience working through organisational change and developing and implementing creative solutions;
• Strong knowledge of contemporary change management frameworks and practices;

Equally as important to us are your strong relationship building/influential skills, excellent communication skills and acute attention to detail.

About yourtown

At yourtown, we believe every young person has the right to a brighter future and aim to be part of the solution by delivering services that get results. Our services include Kids Helpline, training and employment services for young people, parent education and specialist accommodation for families. We are one of the largest not-for-profit providers of services for young people in Australia with sites across Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Tasmania. The community with yourtown’s Art Unions funds most of what we do. At yourtown you will be part of the solution.

We offer attractive employment conditions including access to salary packaging arrangements and paid parental leave. Find your place at yourtown.

Contact: Tharshi Thavapalan, Talent Acquisition Specialist on 0466 943 401

To apply, and for a full Position Description please visit: www.yourtown.com.au

In line with yourtown's diverse workplace culture, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

yourtown is committed to providing services that protect and keep children, young people and adults at risk free from harm. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check. 

"In our team we value diversity, inclusivity and people who want to make a difference"