Service Delivery Lead - Jira Service Management

The Network IT

  • Sydney, NSW
  • $145,600 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Service Delivery Lead - Jira Service ManagementWhy Apply?
  • Shape the technology strategy and build in-house infrastructure from the ground up.
  • Own Jira Service Management setup, automation, and workflow improvements.
  • Influence vendor decisions and MSP strategy.
About the Company
This rapidly scaling insurance provider has earned a reputation as one of Australia's most innovative and customer-focused businesses. With a tech-forward culture and a strong engineering mindset, the company is investing heavily in building modern digital experiences and scalable platforms.The Role
We are seeking a dynamic Senior IT Infrastructure & Solutions Specialist with proven expertise in building and enhancing IT infrastructure and service delivery capability. The ideal candidate will be proactive, solutions-focused, and highly organised, playing a key role in strengthening the overall IT environment.What You'll Do
  • Manage the relationship with the MSP, including performance reviews, service level compliance, and escalation management.
  • Assess MSP deliverables and ensure they meet contractual, operational, and quality standards.
  • Partner with business leaders and stakeholders to identify IT needs and translate them into actionable infrastructure and service improvements.
  • Develop, document, and implement IT support workflows, policies, and procedures to drive consistency and efficiency.
  • Oversee IT infrastructure initiatives, including network, cloud, and workplace technology solutions
  • Experience configuring and optimising Jira Service Management, including designing workflows, SLAs, and automation to enhance efficiency and user experience.
  • Manage hardware lifecycle and support, including laptops, peripherals, and meeting room facilities.
  • Build, configure, and optimise IT support models and workflows using appropriate tools (e.g., service desk platforms, automation tools, monitoring systems) to improve efficiency and user experience.
  • Act as an escalation point for complex IT support issues requiring technical and vendor coordination.
What You Bring
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in IT support and infrastructure roles.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience managing MSP relationships and vendor performance.
  • Strong technical knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, cloud, and workplace technologies.
  • Hands-on experience with business hardware lifecycle management.
  • Proven ability to design, configure, and enhance IT support models and workflows using service desk platforms (preferably Jira Service Management), automation tools, and monitoring systems.
  • Solid understanding of IT security principles (e.g., access management, patching, vulnerability management) and ability to embed them into IT support workflows.
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities with a focus on sustainable solutions.
  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage technical vendors and non-technical business stakeholders.
  • Experience in financial services, insurance, or other regulated industries.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., ITIL, Microsoft, CISSP, PMP) highly regarded.
  • Experience configuring and optimising Jira Service Management or similar ITSM platforms.
How to Apply
Click APPLY or contact us for a confidential discussion.Senior IT Infrastructure & Solutions SpecialistPosition Overview
We are seeking a dynamic Senior IT Infrastructure & Solutions Specialist with proven expertise in building and enhancing IT infrastructure and service delivery capability. The ideal candidate will be proactive, solutions-focused, and highly organized, playing a key role in strengthening the overall IT environment.Attributes and Expectations:
  • Strong technical knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, workplace technology, and security practices.
  • Ability to design, implement, and maintain IT workflows, policies, and procedures that improve consistency, resilience, and scalability.
  • Proven experience managing MSPs and external vendors to ensure high-quality, cost-effective service delivery.
  • Proactive problem-solver with the capacity to anticipate issues, escalate effectively, and deliver sustainable solutions.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to engage with both technical vendors and business users.
  • Self-driven and adaptable, comfortable working independently in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the relationship with the MSP, including performance reviews, service level compliance, and escalation management.
  • Assess MSP deliverables and ensure they meet contractual, operational, and quality standards.
  • Partner with business leaders and stakeholders to identify IT needs and translate them into actionable infrastructure and service improvements.
  • Develop, document, and implement IT support workflows, policies, and procedures to drive consistency and efficiency.
  • Oversee IT infrastructure initiatives, including network, cloud, and workplace technology solutions.
  • Manage hardware lifecycle and support, including laptops, peripherals, and meeting room facilities.
  • Build, configure, and optimize IT support models and workflows using appropriate tools (e.g., service desk platforms, automation tools, monitoring systems) to improve efficiency and user experience.
  • Ensure IT security best practices are embedded into infrastructure, workflows, and vendor management, including access controls, patching, and compliance with security standards.
  • Identify and recommend improvements in IT operations, ensuring systems remain secure, resilient, and scalable.
  • Monitor and report on IT service performance, vendor efficiency, and user satisfaction.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure alignment with technology strategy.
  • Maintain awareness of IT trends, security standards, and compliance requirements to ensure best-practice adoption.
  • Act as an escalation point for complex IT support issues requiring technical and vendor coordination.
Essential Skills & Experience
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in IT support and infrastructure roles.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience managing MSP relationships and vendor performance.
  • Strong technical knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, cloud, and workplace technologies.
  • Hands-on experience with business hardware lifecycle management.
  • Proven ability to design, configure, and enhance IT support models and workflows using service desk platforms (preferably Jira Service Management), automation tools, and monitoring systems.
  • Solid understanding of IT security principles (e.g., access management, patching, vulnerability management) and ability to embed them into IT support workflows.
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities with a focus on sustainable solutions.
  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage technical vendors and non-technical business stakeholders.
  • Excellent organizational capability, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Self-driven, adaptable, and able to work independently.
  • Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.
Preferred Skills & Experience
  • Experience in financial services, insurance, or other regulated industries.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., ITIL, Microsoft, CISSP, PMP) highly regarded.
  • Experience configuring and optimizing Jira Service Management or similar ITSM platforms.
  • Understanding of or prior experience with PagerDuty for incident management and escalation workflows.
  • Exposure to information security frameworks and audits (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2) and regulatory requirements such as APRA CPS 234.
  • Experience leading or managing an IT support team, with demonstrated ability to structure workflows and improve service delivery.
Please Click apply for a confidential discussion.

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