This is a 19 month fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP until the end of June 2026.
As of todays date 03-10-2024 please note the closing date has been amended as below.
The ICT Operations and Customer service Directorate is part of the ICT (Information and communication technology) Division and is the primary entry point to ICT for any responses to operational issues requests or problems customers of ICT may have. As the highest frequency contact point for customers in many respects it is the “face of ICT”.
The Role
The Project Manager - Cyber Security Controls provides high-level advice and support to the Cyber Security Manager, business units and schools on matters related to the development and effective implementation of the Essential Eight Cyber Security Controls. This role leads the development and delivery of change management projects relevant to the Department’s implementation initiatives and target maturity levels of the Essential Eight Cyber Security Controls.
If successful, you will ensure appropriate quality assurance processes are developed and implemented to support the ICT environment and their impact on the Department’s policies and processes. It will be your responsibility to contribute to a work environment that is safe, fosters equity and diversity, enables the achievement of personal and EBS goals and facilitates accomplishment of designated roles and deliverables.
The successful applicant should have good interpersonal and communications skills as a key aspect of this role is to establish and maintain strong working relationships and effective communication networks with a broad range of stakeholders to ensure access to diverse specialist knowledge, stakeholder engagement and participation.
Professional Benefits
- We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
- Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements.
- Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave.
- Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
- Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments).
- Modern end of trip facilities/changerooms.
- Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.
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 Tim Yorke, Manager on (08) 9264 4914 or tim.yorke@education.wa.edu.au
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces 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.
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
- complete and maintain a Project Management qualification
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and 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 of no more than three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A statement of no more than five (5) pages addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated substantial experience and expertise in planning and managing organisational change initiatives, ICT projects, project management systems and tools to meet defined targets and outcomes.
- Demonstrated extensive highly developed communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and provide customer-focused services.
- Demonstrated highly developed conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to identify innovative solutions to solving problems.
- Demonstrated highly developed leadership and people management skills to effectively manage multiple project teams.
- Demonstrated highly developed organisational skills, including the ability to determine and set priorities.
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: DOE924113
Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 18 October 2024
