Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters or exclusion from healthcare. MSF’s actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of impartiality, independence and neutrality.

Benefits of working with MSF Australia 

• Flexible & hybrid working arrangements   
• Salary packaging plus insurance benefits & allowances  
• Annual salary & Performance review 
• Annual individual training budget & LinkedIn learning licence 
• Employee Assistance Program  
• Meditation & wellbeing classes  
• Strong culture of diversity and inclusion 
• Career growth & development opportunities 
• Additional leave & purchased leave options  
• Monthly Friday afternoons off! 
• Plus more! 

Responsibilities  

This highly visible, newly designed, and pivotal role will develop and execute a comprehensive IT strategy that drives digital transformation and embeds advanced cybersecurity practices at every level of operations and global footprint for MSF Australia and New Zealand. 

As the critical driver for innovation and risk management, you will ensure that all technology systems and processes are secure, efficient and aligned with our organisations goals.  

Reporting to the Executive Director this influential position will oversee the ICT Manager and Head of Data, supporting them to realise optimal data security and analysis within a supportive and secure technology environment.   As a key member of the MSFA Executive Leadership team, you will work collaboratively with senior leaders across the organisation.   

Ultimately, your work will result in more funding to support MSF projects, a superior experience for our donors, and improved care for the people to whom we provide medical aid. 

What you will bring 

To be successful in this impactful role, you be capable of balancing innovation with security, have a flair for navigating rapid technological change and enjoy cultivating a high performing agile team. Ideally you will be motivated by working in a humanitarian aid organisation and can demonstrate:  

• A degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is required. 
• Advanced qualifications or industry certifications in IT management and cybersecurity (e.g., CISSP, CISM) are highly desirable. 
• Extensive experience in senior IT leadership roles, with a proven track record in strategic planning, digital transformation, and cybersecurity management. 
• Experience in global or not-for-profit environments is an asset. 
• Deep knowledge of IT infrastructure, cloud technologies, systems integration, and advanced cybersecurity practices. 
• Up-to-date understanding of emerging cyber threats and regulatory requirements. 
• Demonstrated experience in managing multi-million-dollar budgets and optimising technology investments. 

Applications 

Select the Apply button and upload your resume and cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on receipt.  

For more information, see the Job Description or contact the MSFA Talent Acquisition team with any questions via MSFAOfficeRecruitment@sydney.msf.org    

At MSF Australia, we believe the following five values form the foundations of our culture – Transparency, Respect, Understanding of Diversity, Stepping In and CollaboraTion.  

We value T.R.U.S.T as an essential element to how we operate and believe that these organisation values flow from this trust that we build.  

MSF Australia (MSFA) is committed to developing diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and fostering a culture of belonging for all our staff. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us better achieve our social mission of providing aid without agenda. We strongly encourage First Nations peoples, people from LGBTQIA+ communities, people from diverse cultures and language groups, and people who live with a disability to apply. We invite all requests for a reasonable adjustment to the recruitment process if this will support your application. For more information, call or email MSFA Human Resources on +61 2 8570 609   MSFAOfficeRecruitment@sydney.msf.org  

MSF Australia has a Child Protection Policy and COVID-19 vaccination policy in place, all employees are required to comply with these policies.  

In support of the Child Protection Policy, a criminal background check will be required during the recruitment process for selected candidates. A criminal record will not automatically preclude anyone from the position they have been selected for.