This is a six (6) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency
Our vision for Southern River College is to develop confident and active global citizens by creating opportunities for all students in Years 7 to Year 12 as they progress through their educational pathways. Our College promotes academic excellence and vocational aspirations for our students, celebrates their diversity and fosters their ambitions. The College is a Positive Behaviour Support School, promoting values throughout classrooms and our community through practice and use of our values. This has been highly successful in building school culture and community. The College has an array of programs and initiatives, making a real difference to many students and their future aspirations.
In this role you will manage and maintain the College’s information technology network to maximise both educational and administrative outcomes and will provide advice to administrative staff on technical issues. We are seeking applicants with excellent communication skills, as the successful applicants will be required to provide training to users to support the implementation of Information & Communication Technology (ICT) consistent with the College’s ICT plan.
The successful applicants should have high level of computing knowledge in a high school context, with technical expertise to ensure the school’s information technology resources are used to their maximum effect within the standard operating environment. They should also be able to problem solve, work independently with minimum supervision and display initiative and a methodical approach to managing network systems and resources. The successful applicant will also provide advice and support to staff and students on tablets, laptops, desktops, servers, databases, web, intranet, and software applications, as well as classroom and device management solutions. They will research and identify appropriate software packages and other resources and assist with the installation and upgrading of audio–visual, CCTV and Information Technology systems. They will maintain accurate records of assets. They will also assist with the day-to-day monitoring of the ICT budgets.
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The Role
Southern River College is seeking a dedicated and highly motivated individual to fill the position of Network Administrator.
The role of the Network Administrator is to maintain the school’s Information Technology network to maximise both educational and administrative outcomes, within the Departmental asset management and security regulatory framework. You provide advice to administration staff on technical issues associated with the network system and provide technical support and training to all users. The Network Administrator will also provide input on system enhancements and implement new systems through research and identification of appropriate Information Technology resources.
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 Brian Hand, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9391 6500 or emailing brian.hand@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Brian Hand on 0415 101 145.
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 three (3) 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
- Skills and experience in administering a computer network and facilitating access to applications.
- Knowledge of hardware, software and other information technology resources including software licensing and Information Technology copyright obligations and regulations.
- Organisational skills with the ability to work with limited supervision and prioritise duties in a demanding environment.
- Conceptual and analytical skills relevant to computer support.
- Well-developed verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to consult and negotiate with users on issues relevant to network administration.
- 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/SS944019
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, 27 January 2025
