First Focus is Australia's best mid-market Managed Service Provider, bar none (check it out! We just got named the best MSP in Aus for the 7th year running at CloudTango dot com). We are growing fast and now have almost 300 staff across Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, South Africa and Ireland. We are a stable and very focused company, with over 15 years of consistent growth and we're continuing to win new clients and evolve our solutions.

We pride ourselves on being a genuinely great place to work, with a dynamic culture, clear vision and strong leadership. We only hire the best people and are a looking for a strong IT professional with a deep understanding of both Managed Services and the needs of mid-tier clients.

We are looking for the best MSP-specialised Technical Account Manager in New South Wales. Why would such a competent and talented individual consider coming to First Focus? What makes First Focus better than where you are today?

• No non-technical sales/account management people! Work with people who actually get tech, from L1 to CEO.
• We understand the value you deliver, and we will give you the support to get the job done!
• We understand that the managing the relationship is just the start. Our whole delivery chain are onboard to provide an exceptional experience for your clients.
• We find and retain the best. Best Service Desk, best Project Engineers, best team!
  

Role

TAMs at First Focus combine their deep technical skills and experience in IT systems administration with a desire to provide genuine customer service and deliver pre-sales consulting. It's a perfect role for anyone looking for variety, challenges and career progression as you'll be taking responsibility for the solutions First Focus is delivering to multiple end customers.

Our Technical Account managers work together with our service desk, field techs and engineering teams so there's no shortage of technical backing when you need it.

This role would perfectly suit someone who is currently an experienced Technical Account Manager (obviously), but also a senior Project Management professional with an MSP looking for their next step, an experienced pre-sales professional with a handle on the commercials or even a strong Engineer who loves the people/customer service side of their role.

The perfect candidate for this role will join a team of highly specialised consultants and technical experts. To suit this role, you will have substantial experience working with a range client scales (sub 50 up to 500 seats) and possess technical and business competence across areas within the IT infrastructure domain.

If you at the top of your game in a MSP, MSSP or integrator and are looking for the next big step, this could be it. Rather than give you a long list of wants, we'll keep this brief. The following four things are non-negotiables:

1. You must have history and demonstrable competence delivering outstanding support and advice within another MSP, MSSP, integrator or other service providing IT business
2. You must be able to demonstrate success managing the relationship with small to mid scale clients across a range of industries and market verticals
3. Your values must resonate with ours. Our values can be found on the First Focus website on the About Us page
4. You must have a driving passion for helping people understand and use technology within their business that leads you to anticipate and pre-empt customer needs.

First Focus’ values are based around keeping everyone informed, aligned, supported, and rewarding performance. Some examples of this include:

• Competitive package, 100% salary, 0% commission
• All employees have free access to Uprise, including 1:1 coaching sessions from qualified psychologists or counsellors
• First Focus understands the importance of flexibility for a satisfying work-life balance, which is why we offer hybrid working arrangements
• ‘Never Stop Growing’ is deeply embedded in our DNA - we offer 1 paid study day every month and support employees towards certifications and qualifications - we will not only pay for the exam but will also give you a pay rise for achieving certs (conditions apply, of course)
• Staff are encouraged to take advantage of our weekly internal training sessions and library
• Opportunities for personal and professional development with our FastTrack mentor and Leadership Lab training programs
• We have our very own MAD (making a difference) Council, focusing on equality, charity, and the environment
• Option of a Tesla company car as part of your ongoing employment package (conditions apply)
• Regular social events and a great team culture!

First Focus welcomes applications from Neurodiverse candidates. We recommend & appreciate disclosure along with the application so that a copy of our Neurodiversity Statement can be provided outlining the flexible options we can offer to best showcase your skills.

The client is seeking to identify suitable Candidates to perform the role of Project Manager to help the agency monitor project schedules and budgets, prepare progress reports, and liaise with key stakeholders.

Project Managers support the delivery of the agency’s projects. They play a role in managing straightforward projects, developing, and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders and provide specialist advice to ensure the consistent delivery of project outputs. The level of Security Clearance required for a Role will be confirmed at the time of Contract.

Estimated start date  immediate

Initial contract duration  28 Feb 2025

Extension term 12 months

Working arrangements The candidate will be required to attend and undertake their work at a Services Australia office in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra or Melbourne for a minimum of 3 days per week.

Security clearance Must be Australian Citizen with the ability to obtain Baseline

Candidates that are suitable to perform Senior Project Manager (EL2)

Main Duties may include, but not limited to, some or all of the following:

• manage, lead and deliver projects that may have an agency wide impact
• develop, implement and evaluate project plans and schedules in accordance with the agency’s project management framework and consider project interdependencies
• collaborate with staff in immediate work area and with internal and external stakeholders
• oversee project design, governance arrangements and operational integration
• ensure project deliverables and milestones are met on time and within budget
• lead strategic planning for longer term project initiatives
• provide high level strategic advice and feedback to stakeholders and the agency's executive
• research, review and evaluate projects within a section or specialist area
• report on project objectives and outputs for presentation to the executive, and oversee ongoing project reporting
• oversee, review and advise on written material including business cases, plans, reports, executive and ministerial briefs and corporate documentation
• plan, manage and monitor financial budgets and oversee the management of contracts, procurement, resources and expenditure
• identify, assess, manage, escalate, report and monitor project risks, issues and benefits, including developing treatment strategies
• analyse project performance and oversee quality management to ensure that project deliverables are fit for purpose and meet client needs
• drive innovation, manage and lead change, and actively contribute to and implement the agency’s strategic direction
• engage, negotiate and manage key strategic stakeholder relationships to deliver projects and respond to changes in needs and expectations
• represent and negotiate on behalf of the agency to advance the agency's interests at external, cross-agency, inter-jurisdictional and other forums

Main skills/attributes:

Skills for the Information Age (SFIA) required:

• Project management PRMG - Level 6

• Organisational change management CIPM - Level 6

• Quality management QUMG - Level 5

• Requirements definition and management REQM - Level 5

• Stakeholder relationship management RLMT – Level 5

• Measurement MEAS - Level 5 • Resourcing RESC - Level 4

Ability to:

• Apply knowledge and skills in project and program management frameworks
• Understand the audience and context, anticipate responses and effectively tailor communication and communication styles
• Develop and manage key strategic stakeholder relationships
• Demonstrate personal resilience and apply well developed influencing, negotiation, conflict resolution and mediation skills
• Demonstrate highly developed strategic planning skills to determine work priorities and deliver business outcomes
• Make balanced decisions using professional judgement, risk evaluation and in the context of ambiguity and a changing environment

We are searching for a seriously organised I.T. Manager to join the Bulletproof Sydney Studio to oversee and facilitate I.T. in our APAC region, as well as working as part of the global I.T. team at Bulletproof.

You will be working within one of the top independent global brand agencies, whose clients include world renowned brands, as well as smaller boutique clients. You’ll be an integral part of the team ensuring all facets of our IT Infrastructure runs smoothly.

ABOUT US:

• 400+ strong global brand agency

• 100% independent

• 25 years young

• 8 studios around the world

Bulletproof is a creative powerhouse run by creatives—a place where liked-minded individuals come together to deliver brilliant ideas. Truly independent, we pride ourselves on shunning convention and getting sh*t done; above all, we march to the beat of our own drum. You don’t need a degree to get a job at Bulletproof: we choose talent over title and seek people with energy, passion and soul.

As a team, we blur the lines between branding, content, digital, film, innovation and packaging; all the while bringing our clients the very best of the best.

At Bulletproof we have three core beliefs:

WE BELIEVE GREAT IDEAS CHANGE THE WORLD...

We believe in the power of design to influence human behaviour, affect change and pierce conventions.

WE BELIEVE PEOPLE MAKE THE DIFFERENCE...

That true collaborative spirit creates a compelling, infectious energy that delivers outstanding commercial results.

STAY NAÏVE…

We believe naivety keeps you relentlessly curious, open to possibilities and leads to purer, more interesting and uncharted solutions.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Your main duties and responsibilities include:

• Managing Bulletproof’s APAC I.T, sites, working alongside and supporting the global I.T. team.
• Reporting into the Global Head of I.T.
• Continuing the smooth, efficient and productive running of the agency's I.T. infrastructure from supporting singler users to network and server maintenance.
• Managing and maintaining Bulletproof various Networks, Servers and SaaS solutions.
• Managing IT budgets, forecasting, enforcing cost-effectiveness when purchasing new and replacement hardware and software.
• Managing and supporting I.T. employees along with the Global Head of I.T.
• Implementing security of the network, data and its storage and communication systems.
• Acting in alignment with user needs and system functionality to contribute to organisational policy.
• Preserving assets, information security and control structures.
• Supporting and assisting external agency locations remotely as required.

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE:

If you tick all of the boxes below, we could be a perfect match!

Support Skills

• Apple qualifications ACTC 10.10 or ACSP 11.
• Jamf qualifications 100/200/300 and above ideally.
• Essential experience of using and supporting Mac OS, applications, and end users within a studio environment.
• Desirable knowledge and understanding of: Apple Hardware, Mac OS and iOS supporting users with Adobe CC suite, Microsoft Office and Font Explorer/Monotype.
• The ability to use and configure Jamf Cloud, Adobe Admin Console, Microsoft 365, Miro, Mac OS X Server, Synology, UniFi and Sonicwall.
• Knowledge of PC and Windows 10 OS.
• Assisting the setup and running of meetings using Teams, Zoom and other VC software.
• AWS or Azure qualifications or a good understanding of Cloud hosting Platforms beneficial.

Additional Skills

• A credible knowledge of routing, networking and DNS TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, VPN.
• Experience of Apple Remote Desktop, TeamViewer and command line.
• Understanding of printers and calibration helpful.
• General I.T. hardware skills: replacing; memory, hard drives and replacing server rack components.
• Strong critical thinking skills.

Competitive benefits package