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Applications and Platforms Lead

Perth Permanent AU$135,000 - AU$140,000 per year View Job Description
This role will lead the applications & platforms team. It will also work harmoniously with the Digital development teams to ensure an efficient DevOps operating model. Working with key business users this role will bring together business design knowledge and will be critical in the provision of platform services. The role will lead a team of system and operational analysts to provide high quality, robust and dependable platforms and application services to business users
  • To lead technology strategy and create impact via innovation.
  • To have leadership responsibilities

About Our Client

This Australian not-for-profit organisation has been delivering in-home health and aged care services for over 130 years, supporting more than 140,000 clients annually . Operating across multiple states, including Western Australia, South Australia, Queensland, Victoria, and New South Wales, the organisation offers a comprehensive range of services tailored to individuals aged 65 and over, or those over 50 who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Key Services:



  • In-Home Aged Care: Assistance with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation, domestic tasks, and social support.


  • Health Care Programs: Includes palliative care, chronic disease management, post-hospital care, and paediatric nursing services.


  • Private Care Options: For those not eligible for government-funded services, private care is available without the need for an assessment, allowing immediate commencement of services.

Job Description

  • Team Management: Manage a team of professionals involved in application and platform development, maintenance, and support.
  • Application Management: Configure and maintain software applications used across the business.
  • Methodology Development: Establish and implement best practices and methodologies for working with the platforms.
  • Technical Expertise: Possess a strong understanding of development cycles, technical system design, and configuration
  • User Experience: Identify and implement solutions to improve the user experience on the platform.
  • Business Alignment: Ensure the platform aligns with the company's overall goals and objectives.
  • Communication: Effectively communicate with technical and non-technical staff, as well as external vendors.
  • Project Management: Lead and manage projects related to platform development, upgrades, and enhancements.
  • Roadmap Planning: Contribute to the development and management of the platform's roadmap, including future initiatives and enhancements.
  • Vendor Management: Manage relationships with third-party vendors and partners involved in the platform.
  • Prioritisation: Prioritise tasks based on business needs and impact, focusing on high-priority deliverables.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will ideally come from a DevOps background and therefore has an appreciation for supporting applications/platform. They must be able to lead a transformation; notably taking people and processes from a transactional, applications support focussed team to an improved platform management (focusing on areas such as lifecycle, requirements, design, config, analysis, etc.).

They must be a motivated self-starter who enjoys an inclusive team environement and is happy to lead and manage; with the ability to upskill and mentor more junior team memebers. They must be able to have strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate with multiple levels of seniority (up and down) within the business.

This person MUST have full Australian work rights and be based in Australia for their application to be considered for this role.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible working
  • Good supportive team environment
  • Career progression
  • Strong senior leadership team
  • Ability to be a key figure in a digital transformation
  • Work in a diverse team
Contact
George Hayward
Quote job ref
JN-052025-6733736
Phone number
+61 8 6430 6426

Job summary

Function
Information Technology
Specialisation
Applications Support
What is your industry?
Not For Profit
Location
Perth
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
George Hayward
Consultant phone
+61 8 6430 6426
Job Reference
JN-052025-6733736

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. PageGroup acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land we operate on.