Director of IT

Help us put technology at the heart of better patient outcomes.

At OPED Australia, we’re passionate about delivering the best possible patient outcomes through prosthetic and orthotic services and healthcare products. Every role here has a meaningful impact on people’s lives. Guided by our mission to assist human movement, empower independence and improve quality of life, we work together to achieve our goals. We’re growing, our teams work cooperatively, and we’re looking for a Director of IT to lead the next stage of our digital journey.

About the role

This is a senior executive position reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and sitting on the executive leadership team. You’ll set the technology direction for our national clinical services and distribution operation, align IT strategy with business goals, and build the systems that help us grow efficiently and innovate with confidence.

What you’ll do

• Lead our digital transformation roadmap and champion a culture of innovation, embedding technology into everyday business processes.

• Oversee our IT infrastructure, including networks, cloud platforms and end-user computing, and manage enterprise systems such as ERP, CRM, clinical and operational platforms, and business intelligence tools.

• Own cybersecurity strategy, risk management and compliance, including the Privacy Act and NDIS Practice Standards, plus incident response and business continuity.

• Manage technology vendors, managed service providers and contracts, and be accountable for the annual IT budget.

• Brief the CEO and Board, and build and lead a high-performing IT team.

About you

• Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Information Systems or a related discipline.

• Essential: Minimum 10 years in IT leadership, including at least 5 years in a senior management role.

• Desirable: ITIL, CISSP, PMP or equivalent certifications.

• Highly regarded: Experience in the health, disability or aged care sector.

• A genuine connection to our values: customer focus, passion and imagination, respect, integrity, teamwork and selflessness, and accountability.

Why OPED Australia

• Time for you and your family: Paid maternity and paternity leave, plus the option to purchase additional leave each year.

• Health and wellbeing: Reduced private health insurance rates, gym access, regular fruit boxes and lunches, and an Employee Assistance Program.

• Flexibility: Flexible work hours and the ability to work from home, subject to role.

• Growth: Access to our OPEDucate learning platform, mentoring, industry events, training and professional membership reimbursement where applicable.

• Shareholder Program: Access to the OPED Ag shareholder program.

• Salary perks: Novated car leases and salary sacrifice for additional super.

• Work perks: Discounted corporate travel, regular company events, Medallion Club tickets (Melbourne), onsite parking, coffee machines, and the occasional office furry friend.

• Tools to do the job well: Laptop and mobile requirements covered.

Apply through Seek. We’d love to hear from you!

Closing date: 8 November 2026