This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2024.
Churchlands Senior High School (SHS) has an established reputation as a school where all students Aim High to achieve excellence in their academic, sporting and cultural endeavours. The school provides an ordered, safe and supportive environment characterised by respectful relationships among students and staff.
In management terms the school is isolated from the Department’s network and uses many alternative management tools not found in other Government schools. Churchlands SHS is a leader in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) with a successful Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program and embedded ICT in all classes. SEQTA is used as a management system and OneNote is used extensively by staff and students in facilitating effective teaching and learning. Experience with these programs would be considered advantageous.
Find out more about our school by visiting churchlands.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Churchlands SHS is seeking an individual who is knowledgeable, adaptable, resilient, resourceful and who can develop and maintain positive relationships with a variety of stakeholder in our fast-paced school environment. The Network Administrator provides input on system enhancements and implement new systems through research and identification of appropriate ICT resources. Your ability to apply conceptual and analytical thought processes and develop innovative solutions will be vital to your success. Churchlands SHS prides itself on its use of cutting-edge technology and the successful applicant should display their ability to research and implement best practice in utilising ICT to enhance student learning to maintain Churchlands SHS as a leading school of technology.
The successful applicant should ideally have knowledge of hardware, software and other information technology resources. This includes an ability to configure and implement Cisco hardware, firewalls, Windows servers and ability to improve the cyber security footprint of the Churchlands SHS network. Customer service is a key skill that the successful applicant should possess.
This role provides advice to staff on technical issues associated with the network system and provides technical support and training to all users. As a Network Administrator you should have the ability to work with staff in building their capacity to use technologies and be able to provide a high level of technical support to staff and students to ensure positive outcomes. You should have well developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to show initiative and work autonomously.
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 Mohammad Mannan, Manager, on (08) 9441 1700 or emailing Mohammad.Mannan@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 of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated skills and experience in administering a computer network and facilitating access to applications.
- Demonstrated knowledge of hardware, software and other information technology resources including software licensing and Information Technology copyright obligations and regulations.
- Demonstrated organisational skills with the ability to work with limited supervision and prioritise duties in a demanding environment.
- Demonstrated conceptual and analytical skills relevant to computer support.
- Demonstrated well-developed verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to consult and negotiate with users on issues relevant to network administration.
- Demonstrated well-developed written communication skills with the ability to develop and implement user-training procedures
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/SS919126
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 Monday, 21 October 2024
