This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Located approximately 27 kilometres from Perth Central Business District, Joseph Banks Secondary College (SC) is an Independent Public School serving students from Years 7 to 12. Our vision is to create a vibrant culture of excellence, innovation, and success for our students, staff, and community. We focus on quality teaching and providing diverse opportunities for individual achievement and learning success. We ensure that every student receives individual support and attention. We are committed to developing literate, numerate, and curious learners through a broad-based 21st Century curriculum. We provide our students with multiple opportunities to excel throughout their secondary education, with access to quality programs, both within the curriculum and extra-curricular. Such programs range from support initiatives through to extension and challenge for students who are academically talented. On completion of secondary school at Joseph Banks Secondary College students will have a clear well-defined pathway to employment, further training and/or education.
Find out more about our school by visiting Joseph Banks Secondary College or Schools Online
The Role
The successful applicant will ideally promote a collaborative, positive approach in providing opportunities for all staff and students to achieve the best possible outcomes. They will ideally be pro-active and innovative in Information Technology processes and systems and have excellent Customer Service skills.
The successful applicant should provide training, advice and support to staff and students on desktop, software applications, school wireless/network connectivity for different devices, particularly iOS devices, and research and identify appropriate software packages and other resources.
In this role you would assist with the installation and upgrading of Information Technology systems and maintain accurate records of assets and resources. Part of this role may involve taking responsibility for maintaining the College’s Bring Your Own Device program through Jamf School/ Zulu Desk. Experience in the use and administration of Compass, osTicket and Windows server will be highly beneficial, but not essential. You would be part of the team who is creating cybersecurity systems and Mars remote operations in the Western Australian Space Science Centre which is built around the state of the art technology and facilities.
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 Sharyn Kocsis, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9303 7403 or emailing Sharyn.Kocsis@education.wa.edu.au
During school holidays please contact Sharyn Kocsis Manager Corporate Services on 0476 804 456
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 four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with staff at all levels.
- Demonstrated conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to develop innovative solutions to information technology problems.
- Demonstrated ability to install and maintain network systems incorporating the Internet and Electronic Mail.
- Demonstrated organisational skills to develop effective administrative practices and the initiative to work with minimum supervision.
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/SS942888
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 Friday, 24 January 2025
