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IT Lead / Manager

Rashi JoshiMelbourne, Victoria🇦🇺AustraliaPosted 30 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Xero

Job Description

Your new company A well-established professional services organisation is seeking an experienced IT professional to take ownership of its technology environment. With significant system change underway, the business requires a hands-on technology leader who enjoys problem-solving, embraces new technology and can drive operational improvements while delivering exceptional support to internal stakeholders.

Your new role

In this exciting new role, you will be:

  • Acting as the primary point of contact for IT operations, support, and technology improvement initiatives.
  • Providing high-quality end-user support across hardware, software and business-critical applications.
  • Managing relationships with external IT providers and ensuring service delivery standards are met.
  • Supporting and improving key practice management, accounting and business systems.
  • Identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve user experience and reduce support issues.
  • Building trusted relationships with stakeholders and providing calm, effective support during busy operational periods.
What you'll need to succeed
  • Previous experience supporting technology environments within Accounting, Legal or Professional Services organisations.
  • Strong hands-on experience across Microsoft technologies, end-user computing and IT operations.
  • Exposure to business applications such as Xero, MYOB, Access APS/APM or similar practice management platforms.
  • Proven ability to prioritise competing requests and perform effectively in fast-paced, business-critical periods.
  • Experience managing vendors and external service providers.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to support users at all levels of the business.
  • A proactive mindset with strong ownership, accountability and attention to detail.
What you'll get in return

You'll join a collaborative professional services organisation where technology is a key business enabler. This role offers genuine ownership of the IT function, the opportunity to influence feature technology decisions, attractive salary packaging and on-site parking.

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