Director of ICT and Digital Learning: Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta (NSW)

Permanent full-time job at Hutton Consulting (Melbourne VIC, Australia)

Located in Parramatta, Our Lady of Mercy College (OLMC) is a Christ-centred independent Catholic girls’ school with a rich tradition of educational excellence. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1889, OLMC Parramatta is a vibrant learning community built on the Mercy values of justice, compassion, excellence and service. As a leading girls’ school in Western Sydney, OLMC combines tradition with innovation, delivering a holistic education that empowers young women to lead with integrity and purpose. With a strong emphasis on social justice, academic achievement and digital transformation, OLMC is committed to providing a future-focused learning environment that nurtures the full potential of each student.

Closing date November 2, 2025

Location Parramatta NSW, Australia

Type Full-Time

Status Permanent

Contact Michael Bignill

0425 271 822

michael.bignill@hutton.education

About this job

The Director of ICT and Digital Learning leads the strategic design, implementation and evaluation of the College’s digital and ICT frameworks. This includes championing innovation in teaching and learning, managing cybersecurity and risk, and ensuring operational excellence. The Director works consultatively with stakeholders to embed emerging technologies, enhance digital literacy, and position OLMC at the forefront of educational innovation. This role also provides strong leadership to a dedicated ICT team, fostering a culture of service, capability development and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to:

• Commitment to the Catholic ethos and the mission of OLMC Parramatta, demonstrating values-based leadership that supports a culture of faith, integrity and service.
• Proven capacity to lead contemporary digital learning environments through strategic ICT initiatives that enhance teaching and learning outcomes.
• Expertise in driving digital transformation, including the successful implementation of change management processes and the development of future-focused ICT strategies.
• Commitment to continuous professional growth, fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing, cross-training, and development within high-performing ICT teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex ICT operations, including enterprise systems, cybersecurity, compliance, and infrastructure, while aligning with the strategic goals of the College.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills that enable effective engagement with staff, students, parents and external stakeholders, ensuring shared understanding of ICT priorities and opportunities.

Offered as a full-time, ongoing position with a negotiable start date, applicants must have the right to work in Australia and hold relevant qualifications in ICT and leadership.

Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta staff comply with the school’s child safety policies and related policies and procedures, upholding the principles and values set out in legislative frameworks and regulations, at all times conducting themselves in accordance with the commitment to take all reasonable steps to promote the safety of children. OLMC has a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse and is committed to promoting child safety, children’s wellbeing and protecting children from abuse.

Hutton Consulting Australia (HCA) is partnering with Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta in the search and selection process for this position. For a confidential discussion and to obtain a Candidate Information Pack, please contact the lead consultant Michael Bignill on mobile 0425 271 822 or email michael.bignill@hutton.education

Application closing date: 5.00pm, Sunday 2 November 2025

Please ONLY APPLY directly via Hutton Consulting Australia’s website at: https://hutton.education/opportunities

More info

https://www.olmc.nsw.edu.au/