With over a century of heritage in Australia, BESIX Watpac is a builder deeply ingrained in the local construction landscape. We’re building what matters, with an exciting portfolio of projects across all sectors – from stadiums and venues to complex industrial facilities, hospitals and secure infrastructure, including defence. Our footprint spans Australia and New Zealand, where we continue to deliver projects that leave a lasting legacy in the communities they serve. Our people are the beating heart of what we do, and the passion they bring each day drives our success, to build the best together.

BESIX Watpac is seeking an IT Applications and Infrastructure Team Lead to deliver proactive, results-driven solutions that align with business needs. You will lead a multidisciplinary team of infrastructure and application professionals ensuring a strong focus on enterprise applications and Enterprise Resourcing Planning (ERP) systems.

This role will be responsible for:

• Overseeing team performance and productivity while fostering the ongoing development of team skills and knowledge.
• Oversee and continuously improve IT operations, including monitoring systems, system and application management with up-to-date patching, cyber risk and security compliance,
• Infrastructure oversight such as proactive management of cloud infrastructure, on-premise infrastructure, backups and software upgrades.
• Application oversight including but not limited to:
  • Ensuring ERP tasks is completed on time by ERP team members
  • Managing software patching
  • Proactive management of software licensing
• Establishing and developing relationships with key business stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver monthly report and metrics on term performance against service delivery targets.

The incumbent in this role will require:

• Experience in a similar role within an infrastructure or applications with prior leadership experience.
• Relevant degree in Information Technology and ITIL Foundation certification.
• Extensive technical and procedural knowledge in aspects of technology lifecycle management, AWS, hybrid cloud, backup solutions, Microsoft 365, ERP.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to clearly translate business needs into technical solutions.

Please include your resume and cover letter as part of your application. Cover letter should include outlining your experience leading teams and knowledge level of ERP, Microsoft software and IT infrastructure.

Along with a competitive remuneration package and long-term opportunities for career development, our employees enjoy access to the following benefits:

• Wellbeing Days - three additional leave days per year.
• Awards and Recognition Program, rewarding employees who bring our values to life.
• Access to a wellbeing program including annual skin checks and flu vaccinations.
• Social events and Family Days.

At BESIX Watpac, we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone is valued, supported and respected. By embracing all ages, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, education and appearance, our people feel safe, empowered, and motivated to be their best.  If you’re excited about this role but don’t tick all the boxes, we encourage you to apply if you have transferable skills and believe you would be a great fit with BESIX Watpac.

Join our talented and passionate team delivering once-in-a-generation projects.

BESIX Watpac acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work, and pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging.