Team Leader Applications

Applications Team Leader

• 5 weeks annual leave, onsite café, salary packaging up to $18,549 tax-free
• Based at our Kenmore Head Office, free onsite parking
• Full-time, permanent position

Lead, influence, and shape how technology supports our business every day.

This is not a typical IT role. We are looking for a people leader and connector, someone who understands how applications and systems support real-world operations and can translate that into better outcomes for teams delivering care in our communities.

If you’re ready to step into (or expand) leadership and enjoy working at the intersection of people, process and technology, this could be your next move.

Why this role

You will lead a team of Applications Specialists who sit at the heart of how our services operate.

Your team is the voice of frontline staff, working closely with clinical and operational teams to ensure systems are practical, reliable, and genuinely support the way people work.

You won’t just keep systems running, you will help shape how they evolve.

What you will be doing

We are seeking an experienced Applications Team Leader to lead the day‑to‑day management of our applications and systems environment and

• Leading and developing a team of applications specialists, building capability, culture and collaboration.
• Acting as the bridge between operational teams and IT, translating needs into system improvements.
• Connecting with stakeholders across the organisation to improve workflows and user experience.
• Working with vendors to ensure systems are reliable and fit-for-purpose.
• Ensuring we have continuous improvement in how we support the business through systems.

About you and your new opportunity

We are looking for leadership experience or potential and open on your background, where you might be:

• A Senior Applications / Systems specialist ready to step into leadership.
• A team leader from another IT or business area who understands systems and operations.
• Someone who naturally brings people together and improves how things work.

What matters most:

• Proven ability to lead, mentor or influence people.
• Strong stakeholder skills to build trust and translate needs into action.
• A practical understanding of how systems support business operations.
• A mindset focused on improvement, not just maintenance.

Possess or willingness to obtain

• Possess a current National Police Certificate – or the ability to acquire.
• Possess Working with Children (Blue Card) – or the ability to acquire.
• Possess Child Safety and Personal History Screening Check (LCS) – or the ability to acquire.

Who we are – Churches of Christ

Churches of Christ is one of Australia’s largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, delivering a range of care and community services across Residential Aged Care, Home Care and Retirement Living, Foster and Kinship Care and, Housing Support for over 140 years.

We are guided by our values of Integrity, Compassion, Excellence and Courage, and we welcome everyone, of all backgrounds and faiths, as we foster a diverse and inclusive community for our people.

Why Join Our Team

• Transformative leadership and a high performing team culture.
• Opportunities for career development, stretch assignments and progression.
• A growing national not-for-profit organisation with purpose and community impact.
• Work in an inclusive, down to earth & welcoming culture.
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Hybrid / flexible working arrangements to support your work life balance.
• Free on-site parking + on-site café with staff discount (at the Kenmore head office).
• Not for profit salary packaging up to $18,549 which could be used for up to $15,900 (for common living expenses like rent, mortgage, school fees and many more) and up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment.