<p>Robert Half has partnered with a leading Australian organisation within the agricultural industrial / supply chain sector is seeking an experienced Solution Manager to take ownership of a critical portfolio of enterprise applications supporting large-scale operational and commercial activities.</p><p>Reporting into senior leadership, this role is accountable for end-to-end software lifecycle management, ensuring digital solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned to both local business needs and global technology standards. You will work closely with business leaders, global IT service lines, and external partners to drive delivery excellence, continuous improvement, and long-term value from the application landscape.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Own and manage the full lifecycle of enterprise digital products and applications, from strategy through to delivery, support, and optimisation</li><li>Partner with business stakeholders to understand operational needs and translate them into effective, scalable technical solutions</li><li>Lead feasibility assessments covering technical, operational, and organisational considerations</li><li>Drive delivery of defined features, outcomes, and enhancements within established governance and delivery frameworks</li><li>Identify, analyse, and respond to security risks, incidents, and vulnerabilities in line with organisational security standards</li><li>Establish and uphold standards for application management, service delivery, and cybersecurity performance</li><li>Lead continuous improvement initiatives across quality, reliability, and technical currency</li><li>Manage external vendors and service providers to ensure high-quality outcomes and value for money</li><li>Monitor and report on delivery performance, risks, and KPIs with clear, transparent communication</li><li>Act as a senior escalation point for application or delivery issues impacting business operations</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Business Analysts and Solution Specialists, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture</li></ul><p>About You</p><ul><li>Proven experience managing enterprise application portfolios or digital solutions in complex environments</li><li>8+ years' experience in solution, application, or technology portfolio management roles</li><li>3+ years' experience leading and developing technical or delivery teams</li><li>Demonstrated experience managing technology budgets and vendor relationships</li><li>Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to operate at both technical and executive levels</li><li>Highly collaborative, outcomes-focused leader with a continuous improvement mindset</li><li>Experience in primary industries, commodities, supply chain, or asset-intensive environments will be highly regarded</li><li>Prior experience working within a global or matrix IT organisation is advantageous</li></ul><p>Salary/Benefits:<br />$165,000 - $170,000 + Super<br />Apply Today<br />Learn more about our Brisbane recruitment services: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com.au/brisbane">https://www.roberthalf.com.au/brisbane</a></p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/amFzb24uYnJvb2suODIxNzQuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Company</span></strong></p><p>Robert Half are partnering with Goodstart Early Learning, Australia's largest not-for-profit early learning providers, with their centre support office located in Brisbane. Goodstart is purpose-driven social enterprise, committed to improving outcomes for children, families, and communities across the country.</p><p>As part of Goodstart's Centre Support Team, you'll be at the core of this mission, supporting Goodstart centre teams to create impactful, high-quality early learning experiences. Your work will help shape the future, ensuring every child gets the best start in life.</p><p>As part of an ongoing technology and data transformation, Goodstart are strengthening their enterprise data capability to support evidence-based decision making and maximise community impact, all within a collaborative, values-driven culture.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Role</span></strong></p><p>This is a highly influential leadership opportunity with significant impact across the organisation. Reporting directly to the CIO, you will partner with senior business and technology stakeholders to shape and deliver Goodstart's enterprise data strategy. Note: this role is internally titled <span style="font-weight: normal !msorm;"><strong>'ICT Manager - Data Engineering & Experience'</strong></span></p><p>The position leads Goodstart's enterprise data capability across data engineering, analytics enablement, and data experience, owning both the strategic roadmap and the evolution of how data is leveraged across the organisation. While demonstrated technical credibility is essential, strong people and organisational leadership is the priority, focused on enabling high-performing teams and sustainable delivery outcomes.</p><p>You will oversee multiple data streams, ensuring initiatives are aligned to organisational priorities, effectively governed, and deliver meaningful insights that support business decision-making.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and develop a high-performing data division across engineering, analytics enablement, and data experience, including 4 direct reports who each manage a core data stream</li><li>Define and deliver the enterprise roadmap for Data Engineering and Experience, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities</li><li>Drive the advancement of a contemporary cloud-based data infrastructure and build efficient, modern data pipelines</li><li>Work with key business and technical stakeholders to design and evolve a scalable, modular data architecture</li><li>Collaborate with the data governance function to maintain data consistency, security, and compliance with relevant regulations</li><li>Provide technical and people leadership across agile delivery teams</li><li>Enable business insights and efficiencies through strategic use of data and analytics</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements: </strong></p><ul><li>Experience in a similar senior leadership role within the data management field</li><li>Extensive experience managing data infrastructures and data teams</li><li>Experience guiding organisations through modern data platform or cloud transformation journeys (Microsoft Azure / Fabric experience highly regarded)</li><li>Experience balancing competing priorities and implementing governance or demand management frameworks</li><li>Data architecture and project management experience</li><li>Degree in Computer Science, Data Management, IT, or a related field</li></ul><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Apply Today</span></strong></p><p>Goodstart is an equal opportunity employer that is proud of their inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. Goodstart is also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.</p><p>Safety is Goodstart priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.</p><p>Learn more about our Brisbane recruitment services: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com.au/brisbane">https://www.roberthalf.com.au/brisbane</a></p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cmljaGFyZC5uZXZpbGxlLjU3OTczLjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Company:</span></strong></p><p>Our client is a growing, Australian owned technology consulting firm, delivering tailored business solutions to organisations across the country. Based in Brisbane, they provide expert advice, implementation, and ongoing support across a range of technology systems, helping clients improve efficiency, tackle complex challenges, and achieve their business goals.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Role:</span></strong></p><p>In this role, you'll collaborate closely with our sales and leadership team to support key initiatives that enhance brand visibility, foster customer engagement, and drive lead generation.</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Responsibilities:</span></strong></p><ul><li><strong>Market Research:</strong> Analyse market trends, competitors and customer insights to inform strategy.</li><li><strong>Campaign Support:</strong> Coordinate digital and print campaigns aligned to brand and business goals.</li><li><strong>Reporting:</strong> Track performance and provide insights to optimise marketing activity.</li><li><strong>Collaboration:</strong> Partner with sales and technical teams to align marketing with business objectives.</li><li><strong>Content Creation:</strong> Develop and support marketing content across blogs, social media, email and promotional materials.</li><li><strong>Social Media:</strong> Schedule, monitor and engage across our social channels to grow brand presence.</li><li><strong>Events:</strong> Assist with planning and delivery of webinars, trade shows and customer/partner events.</li></ul><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Why Join?</span></strong></p><p>Our client is looking for someone who is eager to grow their career and expand their skills in a fast-moving, technology-driven environment. <strong>You'll thrive if you're analytical, organised, and have a genuine interest in technology.</strong></p><p>In this role, you'll receive hands-on mentoring and exposure to a variety of projects, giving you the opportunity to develop both your marketing expertise and your commercial/business acumen. If you're someone who enjoys managing your calendar, staying on top of tasks, and keeping things running smoothly, you'll fit right in!</p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Requirements: </span></strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Marketing or a related field.</li><li>2+ years experience in a marketing position.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Experience with marketing tools and platforms such as HubSpot, LinkedIn, Canva and WordPress.</li><li>Solid understanding of digital marketing fundamentals, including SEO, email marketing and PPC.</li><li>Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to multitask.</li><li>Creative, detail-oriented mindset with a proactive approach.</li></ul><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Apply Today:</span></strong></p><p>Learn more about our Brisbane recruitment services: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com.au/brisbane">https://www.roberthalf.com.au/brisbane</a></p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/c29waGlhLmpvbmVzLjczMzQyLjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
