This is a permanent part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2025
The School of Special Educational Needs: Medical and Mental Health (SSEN:MMH) is one of eight specialist schools within Statewide Services. The SSEN:MMH administrative centre is based at PCH in Nedlands, with metropolitan programs in hospital and community health settings across sites in the north and south metropolitan education regions. Staff are timetabled to programs across SSEN:MMH campuses including Bentley, Joondalup, Midland, Murdoch, Tuart Hill, and Nedlands to ensure we meet the needs of all referred students from Kindergarten to Year 12 and improve educational outcomes of these students.
SSEN:MMH is a school that strives for excellence through building the capacity of staff within a culture of support and by creating a learning environment where students can connect, learn and thrive. We encourage staff to share knowledge and exhibit self-reflective practices with a focus on quality teaching, while self-improvement is promoted amongst our staff through Professional Learning Communities.
Staff at SSEN:MMH are responsive to diverse needs within a holistic framework of family, students' enrolled schools (both government and non-government), other Specialist Schools and Statewide Services teams, community support systems, and the health community. Staff at SSEN:MMH are continuously establishing and maintaining the vital link between health service and schools that is so necessary for a student’s total care. Our teachers work with interdisciplinary health teams and collaboratively with other teachers and support staff. These teams assist us meet the educational, medical and psychosocial needs of students ensuring continuity of education.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
Find out more about our school by visiting ssenmmh.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The Resource and Information Communication Technology (ICT) Officer with the SSEN:MMH, will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team who are pivotal in ensuring the efficient management and utilisation of specialised resources and equipment within SSEN:MMH educational setting. Key responsibilities include recording, maintaining, and processing specialised resources and equipment using library information management systems and registers. This may involve meticulous documentation and inventory management to ensure accuracy and availability of resources. Additionally, the ICT role encompasses assisting in resource and equipment stock-takes, reporting, and handling the disposal of obsolete, surplus, or unserviceable items. Effective management of the library loan pool and resources in the Resource Centre is important, ensuring optimal allocation of space and readiness of resources and equipment for collection.
Furthermore, the role involves substantial technical support responsibilities, such as maintaining Information Technology (IT) systems throughout the SSEN:MMH campuses. This includes tasks like updating passwords, reimaging computers, setting up accounts, and assisting with the installation and upgrading of technology. The ICT allied professional also provides vital training, advice, and support to staff on desktop and software applications, ensuring smooth operation and troubleshooting of IT-related issues. Overall, the role demands a blend of technical expertise, organisational skills, and effective communication to support the school’s ICT infrastructure. The Resource and ICT Officer should play a key role in promoting and enabling the use of library resources and technologies by both staff and students.
The role is based in the metropolitan area from Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) in Nedlands and assists SSEN:MMH staff across the state in all areas related to library resources and ICT. Travel between metropolitan campuses is facilitated by school travel procedures. The PCH campus has extensive public transport access and QEII Staff Parking is available on application.
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 Amanda Morris, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 6456 0383 or amanda.morris3@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 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
- Demonstrated good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with ability to effectively liaise with individuals at all levels.
- Demonstrated good computer skills and ability to use a range of information management systems and application software packages including databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
- Demonstrated good conceptual and analytical skills, including ability to develop innovative solutions to information and technology problems.
- Demonstrated initiative and good organisational skills and ability 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: SS/SS941376
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, 17 February 2025
