IT Business Lead

Employment type: Full time, Permanent
Hours per week: 38
Remuneration: Band 7 salary from $115,575.61 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO
Location: Werribee based with potential for a hybrid work arrangement

About the role

As a member of the Information & Technology department, this position is required to provide operational coordination across governance, reporting, planning, compliance and business management functions to support the effective operation, accountability and continuous improvement of the department.

Reporting to the Coordinator Portfolio & Governance, you will play a key role in ensuring the department maintains strong governance, planning and compliance practices while supporting informed decision-making and operational excellence. Working across a broad range of stakeholders, you will coordinate governance activities, oversee reporting cycles, support audit and compliance obligations, and contribute to business improvement initiatives that enhance service delivery outcomes.

This role involves analysing operational and performance information, supporting financial and business management processes, maintaining governance documentation and driving continuous improvement across departmental processes. You will also work closely with leaders and stakeholders to ensure operational planning, reporting and compliance obligations are delivered effectively and consistently.

Utilising your governance, analytical and business management skills will be pivotal to your success as you help strengthen organisational accountability, support strategic priorities and improve operational performance across Technology Services.

What your day will look like

• Leading governance, compliance, planning and reporting activities to support effective departmental operations and organisational accountability.
• Coordinating audit, risk and compliance responses, including monitoring actions, maintaining registers and supporting reporting requirements.
• Preparing and analysing operational, portfolio and performance reports to support planning, decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supporting financial and business management activities, including budget monitoring, procurement coordination and vendor administration.
• Developing and maintaining procedures, templates, governance documentation and business processes that support consistent and effective service delivery.

What you will bring

• Degree or diploma qualification in Information Technology or a related discipline, or extensive equivalent experience.
• Sound experience in governance, operational planning, reporting, risk, audit, compliance and business management practices within a complex organisational environment.
• Well-developed analytical, research and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret information, identify trends and provide practical recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain operational procedures, business documentation, reporting materials and administrative processes with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, build collaborative relationships and drive continuous improvement outcomes.

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

Why join Wyndham

We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

How to apply

Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.

Applications close at 11:59PM on Sunday, 23 August 2026.

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Justine Cook, Chief Information Officer on 04•• ••• 563.

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via ••••@wyndham.vic.gov.au or 03 •••• •860.

Current Wyndham employees who accept a permanent or temporary role of 12 months or more must relinquish any existing casual position with Council, regardless of whether the new role is full-time or part-time. Additionally, employees cannot be absent from their substantive position for more than 24 months. If this occurs, they may be required to relinquish or return to their substantive role.

Child Safe Organisation

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.