IS&T
Posted 16 Oct 2026
Advertised as “IS&T Lead”
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- Expected experience
- 8–10 yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
No salary listed for this role.
Study levelBachelor's
Requisition ID: 299877
- Relocation Authorized: None
- Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
- Work Location: Brisbane, QLD or Sydney, NSW
Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:
Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.
Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.
Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.
Project Overview:
Great infrastructure transforms communities. Our customers’ projects have a higher purpose – their roads, rail, communications, airports and energy projects are a gateway to a modern prosperous world. A world that caters for growing populations and keeps up with rapid technological change; a world that is resilient to economic and geophysical setbacks; a world powered by cleaner energy and systems that accelerate the path to global decarbonization; a world connected by smart and affordable transport networks to empower disenfranchised communities and unlock access to opportunities.
Job Summary:
In this role, you will lead a team of IT staff and operations for complex projects. You will set project IT goals, and coordinate resources to develop strategies, staffing plans, and budgets. You will develop and implement the Project Automation Plan, and manage cross-functional automation, innovation, and integration requirements. Your leadership and best practices will drive successful Project IT execution.
Applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance.
This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.
Major Responsibilities:
- Provides supervision of IT staff, operations, and services on a small to medium sized project and/or a medium to high level of complexity, scope, and activities
- May be responsible for performance reviews of direct reports
- Coordinates IS&T resources to develop strategies, staffing plans and budgets needs for individual studies, proposals, and projects
- Develops and Implements the Project Automation Plan
- Implements IS&T Project Procedures and adheres to Corporate and GBU IS&T Procedures and standards
- Maintains Project IT budget and associated forecasts
- Develops and maintains project application Software Portfolio
- Responds to audits as required
- Ensures the systems for the lifecycle of data are implemented on individual studies and projects
- Project IT infrastructure coordination
- User provisioning, including sponsored accounts and account migration to AU
- Device provisioning, including AU virtual machines
- Maintains the project application and software portfolio
- Hardware and software IT inventory and licences management
- SharePoint and applications access provisioning and deprovisioning
- IT onboarding and offboarding
- Day to day IT support for the HDP high-compliance environment
- Drafting IT procedures for the HDP high-compliance environment
- Assessment of new applications and platforms for fit against the existing toolkit and for licensing and support implications
- Implementation and maintenance of ICT security controls in the project environment, including Essential Eight maturity
- First response to IT security incidents and data spills, including containment, recovery and escalation to the PIIM and Security Officer
Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8 -10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Experience leading or coordinating IT operations, support services, and technology delivery within a project or business environment.
- Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, enterprise applications, cybersecurity, and information management practices.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement technology, automation, or digital delivery solutions that support project objectives.
- Experience managing technology resources, vendors, budgets, and service performance.
- Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to analyse complex technical issues, identify risks, and implement practical solutions.
- Knowledge of information security, governance, compliance, and audit requirements.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365, collaboration platforms, and project technology systems.
Total Rewards/Benefits:
For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards
Diverse teams build the extraordinary:
As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.
We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.
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