Please be advised that as of 3:35pm on Friday, 30 August 2024, the closing date has been extended.
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2024
Joseph Banks Secondary College is an Independent Public School in the suburb of Banksia Grove, approximately 40 kilometres from the Perth Central Business District. We serve students from surrounding suburbs including Carramar and Tapping. As part of our vision for the College students are included in a culture of excellence, innovation, opportunity, and success. Our school develops students into knowledgeable and respectful young adults through challenging, engaging, and intentional instruction. Students are given several pathways on which to excel during their secondary education, including both curricular and extra-curricular programmes.
Our Creative and Performing Arts Academy supports students interested in visual art, drama, media, dance, and music. Amongst other activities students will be able to present their work at semester showcases, art exhibitions, and as part of whole school productions. For budding athletes, the College offers Academies in Cheerleading, Rugby, Soccer and Triathlon, while also offering a range of other sports including Netball and Football. Students can compete in their chosen sport at an interschool level and many students find success in local clubs and competitions due to their work on the College teams.
Find out more about our school by visiting jbsc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with the Manager Corporate Services, and staff to strategically design, plan, implement, oversee, and manage the school’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) network and other relevant infrastructure. This encompasses being an integral part of the team in set development of the Western Australian Space Science Education Centre, including the Mission to Mars Experience as well as Cybersecurity programs and state of the art Information Technology labs. In this role you would advise the Manager Corporate Services and administer risk management and contingency planning for data security, system backup and disaster recovery systems and administer the school’s network, software licensing requirements and copyright obligations.
The Manager Technology and Communications provides advice on technical issues associated with network administration and liaises with internal and external providers on ICT matters. They will manage ICT services staff, the ICT services cost centre, including budgeting, purchasing and reporting and ICT assets and resources, including hardware refresh cycles and disposals, software subscriptions and service level agreements.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Eleanor Hughes, Principal on (08) 9303 7400 or eleanor.hughes@education.wa.edu.au
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Skills and experience in the administration of IT infrastructure and services, including servers, storage, and local area networks.
- Knowledge and experience in the development and application of IT Service Management processes.
- Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills relevant to theoperational maintenance of IT networks.
- Well-developed oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to liaise on issues relevant of the operation of the networks and establish and maintain collaborative working relationships within a team environment.
- Well-developed capacity to manage people and projects within available resources to achieve expected outcomes.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS912300
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 11 September 2024
