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Russell Lockyer

Project / ICT Manager
Frankston South

Summary

Experienced ICT leader with over 20 years' success delivering technology strategy, digital transformation, and operational leadership in education and not-for-profit sectors. Proven record of uplifting cybersecurity, improving service delivery, and leading high-performing teams. Adept at aligning technology to organisational strategy, managing complex projects, and enabling innovation through strong governance and stakeholder engagement. Professional with robust background in directing and managing large-scale operations, consistently driving success through strategic planning and execution. Adept at implementing innovative solutions that enhance productivity and operational effectiveness. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to evolving business needs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Director of ICT (Interim)

Peninsula Grammar School
01.2024 - Current
  • Lead ICT operations for a team of 10, reporting to the Principal and COO.
  • Oversaw Service Desk performance, SLAs and KPIs.
  • Led the school’s journey to Essentials 8 Maturity Level 2, with implementation set for December 2024.
  • Managed major ICT projects including SAN and firewall refresh, student/staff device upgrades, and a campus-wide print solution redesign.
  • Conducted vendor reviews, procurement, and evaluation processes.
  • Introduced a formal Change Management framework and ran the Change Management Board.
  • Rewrote ICT and cybersecurity policies; developed a skills matrix and delivered updated ICT role descriptions.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Delivered cost savings including $30,000 p.a. on printing.
  • Increased team morale and engagement through inclusive leadership.
  • Introduced hyperconverged infrastructure to future-proof data resilience.
  • Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.

Director – Technical Program & Service Delivery

Icon Support (formerly TTGroup)
01.2009 - 01.2024
  • Managed IT strategy, support and projects for multiple Catholic primary schools under MACS.
  • Delivered long-term ICT roadmaps, budget planning, and change management.
  • Led infrastructure upgrades, implemented cloud-based backups, and improved remote support capability.
  • Supervised and mentored technical engineers across schools.
  • Client Schools Included: St Michael's Ashburton, Our Lady's Camberwell, St Thomas Blackburn, St Kevin’s Ormond, and more.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Created scalable systems with minimal downtime.
  • Successfully managed diverse projects across complex stakeholder groups.

Business Systems Design & Admin Manager

Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne
01.2008 - 12.2008

Technical Project Delivery Manager

BP Oil International

Active Directory Architect – Core Services

BP Oil International

Education

HND - Computer Science

University of Hertfordshire
04.2001 - 01.1995

Skills

  • ICT Strategy & Governance

  • Cybersecurity & Risk Management

  • Infrastructure & Cloud Modernisation

  • Project & Program Delivery

  • Budgeting

  • Procurement

  • Cost Optimisation

Project management

Operations management

Team management

Certification

ITIL 4 Foundation, 01/01/24

Volunteering And Leadership

Scouts Victoria, State Commissioner and Member of the State Scout Council, Chairman, Bay Park Scout Camp (90-acre site in Mount Martha), Over 10 years of leadership in youth and adult development, governance, and event management.

Timeline

Director of ICT (Interim)

Peninsula Grammar School
01.2024 - Current

Director – Technical Program & Service Delivery

Icon Support (formerly TTGroup)
01.2009 - 01.2024

Business Systems Design & Admin Manager

Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne
01.2008 - 12.2008

HND - Computer Science

University of Hertfordshire
04.2001 - 01.1995

Active Directory Architect – Core Services

BP Oil International

Technical Project Delivery Manager

BP Oil International

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