Manager of Network, Storage and Data Centres

Manager of Network, Storage and Data Centres This range is provided by Talent. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range A$170,000.00/yr - A$180,000.00/yr Our client is a market leader in their industry. They are currently looking for a Manager, Network, Storage and Data Centres where you will lead the physical and foundational technologies that underpin enterprise wide operations. Your mission is to ensure the secure, reliable and cost-effective performance of networks, storage environments and data centres, while shaping a modern, automated and future-focused infrastructure vision. You will lead a high-performing team of approximately 25+ technical specialists‑supporting their development, elevating capability, and fostering a culture of excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. With significant autonomy, you will provide strategic direction, champion service uplift, and drive alignment with organisational priorities. This is a people-first leadership role, ideal for someone who combines strong conceptual technical understanding with exceptional coaching, stakeholder engagement and strategic thinking. Key responsibilities Lead, mentor and develop the Network, Storage and Data Centre teams to deliver high-quality, scalable and secure services. Build and maintain a high‑performing culture, supporting talent attraction, retention and career growth. Develop and articulate a forward‑looking infrastructure vision aligned with organisational strategy. Ensure availability, performance and security across campus networks, storage platforms and data centre environments. Oversee architecture, design, implementation and modernisation of WAN, LAN, wireless, segmentation, internet connectivity and monitoring solutions. Manage storage platforms including NAS, backup systems, snapshot management and disaster recovery preparedness. Drive operational excellence across data centres, including power, cabling, racking, access control, vendor coordination and lifecycle management. Champion automation, AI technologies, observability and monitoring to optimise and modernise services. Collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to forecast future needs and align delivery roadmaps with strategic priorities. Build external networks, engage with industry experts and maintain contemporary knowledge of emerging trends. Manage vendor relationships and ensure value‑for‑money service delivery. Ensure compliance with standards such as ISO 27001, DISP and relevant critical infrastructure obligations. Establish service improvement plans, operational reporting and performance metrics. Foster a culture of innovation, excellence, safety and resilience. Perform other duties as required. Qualifications Demonstrated success leading high‑performing technical teams in networking, storage and data centre environments. Outstanding people leadership capabilities with a strong track record in coaching, mentoring and inspiring teams. Proven ability to develop future‑focused service visions and lead modernisation initiatives. Deep conceptual understanding of networking, wireless, VLANs, VPNs, data centre operations, network security, storage architecture and backup strategies. Experience implementing automation and AI‑based solutions to uplift capability and efficiency. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non‑technical stakeholders. Strong financial and vendor management skills. Understanding of compliance, governance and risk management within complex or critical infrastructure environments. Commitment to service excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. If this role aligns with your skills/experience and you are currently looking for your next opportunity, apply now For further information, please contact Peter via email ( ). Please note that only short‑listed candidates will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr