Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $77,000 - $77,500
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: IT and telecommunications
Location: Gippsland - Baw Baw
Reference: 2714
Date: 7 August 2026
Location: Warragul, VIC, 3820
Company: West Gippsland Healthcare Group
ICT Technical Specialist
Information and Communication Technology
Full-time ongoing opportunity
Classification: HS3 Enterprise Agreement: Victorian Public Health Sector (Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers) Single Interest Enterprise Agreement 2025–2027
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Make a difference through technology that supports healthcare delivery
West Gippsland Healthcare Group (WGHG) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated ICT Technical Specialist to join our Information and Communication Technology (ICT) team.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery and continuous improvement of technology services that support patient care and organisational operations across multiple healthcare sites. Reporting to the ICT Technical Specialist Team Leader, you will provide technical expertise across a diverse ICT environment, supporting critical infrastructure, communication systems, end-user technologies and clinical applications.
As part of WGHG's evolving ICT structure, this role offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative team environment with clear career pathways, professional development opportunities and the ability to contribute to meaningful technology improvements across the organisation.
About the Role
The ICT Technical Specialist is responsible for the support, maintenance and continuous improvement of key ICT services and infrastructure across WGHG. Working closely with internal stakeholders, vendors and team members, you will contribute to the delivery of reliable, secure and contemporary technology services that enable high-quality healthcare.
Key responsibilities include:
About You
You are a customer-focused ICT professional who enjoys solving technical challenges, building strong stakeholder relationships and contributing to continuous improvement.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
The following would be considered advantageous:
IMPORTANT: Some roles in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated annually for Influenza and other mandatory vaccinations where required by government requirements. Evidence of vaccination, or a valid exemption, may be required prior to commencement.
About our organisation
West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a sub-regional provider of health services located in the Shire of Baw Baw, approximately 100km east of Melbourne. Services include the Community Services Centres in Warragul and Trafalgar, Rawson Community Health Centre, Cooinda Lodge Aged Care Residence, Andrews House Aged Care Residence, Warragul Linen Service and West Gippsland Hospital. WGHG provides a broad range of acute, aged care and community services to the local community and surrounding areas.
West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:
Working with us
All appointments with West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to satisfactory professional reference checks, a Police Record Check, a current Employee Working with Children Check and entitlement to work within Australia. A six-month probationary period applies to all new appointments.
Further details and how to apply
Further information is contained in the Position Description. Applications are to be submitted by selecting Apply Now and should include a current CV, cover letter and responses to the key selection criteria. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least two professional referees. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any further queries, please contact Ricky McKerrow, ICT Manager - [email protected].
Applications close: 6 September 2026* (applications may close earlier)
* Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position will remain open for a minimum of fourteen (14) days for externally advertised positions from the date of advertisement and may close earlier than the listed closing date if suitable candidate/s are identified.
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As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.
As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.