Plans, administers and reviews the acquisition, development, maintenance and use
of computer and telecommunications systems within an organisation.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification or at least 5 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks Include:
analyses information needs, and specifies technology to meet those needs
directs the formulation of information technology strategies, policies and plans
directs the selection and installation of information technology and the provision of user training
directs information technology operations, integrating computer hardware, operating systems, communications, software applications and data processing
sets priorities between system developments, maintenance and operations
controls the security of information technology systems
controls the selection and training of computing professionals and support technicians and manages their performance
monitors the operations of electronic information technology systems and develops improvements
