Gareth Austin
The University of Western Australia
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Gareth Austin is a highly experienced leader with 23.8 years of work experience. He possesses a wide range of skills including service delivery, project delivery, stakeholder management, vendor management, and IT service management. Based in Perth, Australia, Gareth is known for his ability to lead both large operational teams and targeted program teams. He is passionate about developing his team members into high-performing teams and has a deep understanding of the 'work family'. Currently, Gareth is a senior manager heading up IT Operations at Murdoch University, reporting to the CIO. He has extensive experience in ICT, Business Transformation, and Commercial Functions, and has worked in various industries such as Higher Ed, Power Utility, Banking, Mining, and Government
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Gareth is a driven, results focused leader with the proven ability to lead both large operational teams and smaller targeted program teams. He is passionate about developing his team members into high performing teams. He is all about his ‘work family’ and has a deep understanding that an engaged team is a high performing team. Gareth has successfully improved his IT operational teams across all organisations leading to service uplifts and satisfied customers. He intentionally stepped out of IT for a few years to hone his business improvement and program management skills. Additionally the goal in working outside of IT was to gain a deeper insight of IT from a consumer’s point of view. Currently a senior manager heading up IT Operations at Murdoch University, reporting into the CIO, Gareth leads a large Function consisting of 5 managers and reports, ~40 staff and contractors and around 10 staff from Managed Service Provider – Cap Gemini and Zetta. Gareth has ~22 years of senior leadership and program management experience across ICT, Business Transformation and Commercial Functions. This spans multiple industries such as Higher Ed, Power Utility, Banking and Mining and Government sectors. He has specialist knowledge of ICT and OT infrastructure, Service and Supplier management, and business improvement techniques some of which he has developed himself and applied successfully. Gareth is a personable and highly skilled people first manager whose leadership philosophy is to lead by example and always be available to his ‘work family’. His positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills are the basis of his ability to engage, consult and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to achieve tangible results. A self-motivated individual committed to continual improvement and the success of his organisation. Gareth welcomes a challenge, is comfortable with difficult conversations and performs well in a crisis. Gareth is an active and inspiring member of the community. He is a caring father and keen fitness enthusiast.
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director of ict cto at perth’s most digitally advanced hospital
Hospitals and Health Care
Gareth Austin's Professional Milestones
- IT System Consultant (2000-01-01~2003-01-01): Successfully implemented complex IT systems, optimizing efficiency and optimizing system performance.
- Helpdesk Manager (2002-01-01~2004-07-01): Optimized team productivity by implementing efficient technology solutions and fostering collaboration.
Education
Management
2008-2010Skill
Service Delivery
Project Delivery
Stakeholder Management
Vendor Management
It Service Management
Itil
Leadership
Business Process Improvement
Change Management
Team Leadership
Professional Services
Public Speaking
Incident Management
Business Analysis
Service Management
Telecommunications
Contract Management
Program Management
Purchase Management
Service Desk Management
Operations Management
Process Efficiency
Certification
Colleagues
Penny Keogh
nurse director education
christopher whennan
co director fiona stanley hospital
michael jordon
Commercial Services Director
Sofia Beatrice Espina
registered nurse | alumni president of curtin filipino students’ society
Lauren Kovacevich
executive assistant - office of clinical services director
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