Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $128,635 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5.2
Occupation: Community services
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DJ2634/AUG/2026
About us
The Office of the Public Advocate (OPA) is a standalone business unit within the Department of Justice & Community Safety led by the Public Advocate, an independent statutory office holder accountable to the Victorian Parliament. The Office of the Public Advocate serves to protect the rights and enhance the position of people with disabilities in Victoria.
OPA manages key programs to support its mission including guardianship and individual advocacy, provision of community advice, communications and community education, systemic advocacy and volunteer safeguarding programs.
The Corporate Services team delivers a range of business-enabling functions, including Finance, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Human Resources and Administration Services.
What you will do
As ICT project and systems lead, you will lead ICT services across the office. You will manage projects, systems, risks, suppliers and the ICT budget.
You will:
About you
A relevant tertiary qualification is desirable but not essential. You need strong experience in ICT service delivery and technical leadership.
You should also have:
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Fran Mandiola at [email protected].
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
How to apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Child safety statement of commitment
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.