Technology Service Desk Lead - Flexible
Full job description
Work options: Flexible
Leadership role within our Technology team
Be part of a growing technology community across the Wesfarmers Group
Flexible, supportive work environment with work from home options
Full-time permanent role based in Perth CBD
About the team
At Corporate Office, our Technology team is responsible for providing an efficient, secure and stable IT infrastructure and also supports knowledge sharing and procurement opportunities across the Wesfarmers Group.
What you’ll do
Reporting to the Technology Operations Manager, this role will:
Lead our Service Desk team to deliver efficient and effective 1st and 2nd line support for our Corporate Office team members
Maintain a thorough understanding of our departments, their key drivers and actively seek out innovative IT solutions to business issues
Manage the delivery of IT services, ensuring the smooth operation of corporate office infrastructure, end-user computing and collaboration tools
Proactively identify opportunities to improve IT service delivery and other internal processes
Develop and motivate a high performing, outcome driven team ensuring mentoring, support and professional development for team members
Establish, update and maintain IT procedures in accordance with ITILv4 standards
Build and maintain strong relationships with technology vendors to ensure service level agreements are met
Act as a trusted technology partner to our Corporate Office, including to provide high-level IT support to senior leaders
What you’ll need
Significant experience in IT service management, preferably in a corporate environment
Experience in leading and developing high performing service desk teams
Strong understanding of ITIL frameworks and best practices
Advanced proficiency in service desk tools and ticketing systems
Strong people management and leadership skills to drive the team to achieve its objectives
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
Excellent diagnostic, trouble shooting and problem solving skills
Ability to prioritise and meet agreed deadlines
A results orientated, customer focused approach to your work
Flexibility to participate in a rotating 24/7 on-call roster as required
Tertiary qualifications in IT, Computer Science or a related discipline (highly desirable)
Nice to have’s
Relevant IT certifications or training
About Wesfarmers
As one of Australia’s largest listed companies, we’re proud of our longstanding contribution to Australians. We continually reinvent ourselves and invest in the businesses we own and operate, including leading retailers like Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Priceline. We also have an online offering, including OnePass, Catch, and the Group shared data asset. Our work doesn’t stop there, we operate in the industrials sector which supplies the nation with chemicals, energy and fertilisers, and industrial and safety products. And we participate in an integrated lithium joint venture, including the operation of a mine and concentrator and the development of a refinery.
Join the team at Corporate Office which provides support and advice across the Wesfarmers Group
The Corporate Office provides corporate services and support to the autonomous businesses within the Wesfarmers Group, enabling the achievement of Group objectives. It leads capital allocation and portfolio management for the Group and focuses on leveraging and enhancing the Group’s reputation to support attraction and retention of talent, securing investment opportunities and maintaining a low-cost capital. To do this, we need great people, working together and role modelling our values and ways of working.
Our culture
We’re results focused, but we’re a business that cares. Here we are less about titles and more about everyone playing a valuable role. We provide autonomy and space with freedom to operate, quickly learning from mistakes because we know they are part of the way forward. We’re curious, open minded, and collaborative. And although we’re thought leaders, we’re humble, and willing to share knowledge and learn from one another.
We know that diversity fosters greater innovation and better customer connection, so we strive to create an inclusive and diverse work environment. This means promoting the development of our people and fostering a sense of belonging irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, ****** orientation or disability.
Next steps
If this sounds like your next career move, then combine your cover letter and resume into one document and click on the ‘Apply’ button by, Friday 22nd August 2025. Please note that we may commence interviewing of candidates prior to this closing date.
For brief enquiries please contact Human Resources on (08) 9327 4223.
We’re hiring the best and the brightest talent. Let’s start to explore the possibilities of achieving great things together.
For more information, visit our website at https://www.wesfarmers.com.au/