This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
The Department of Education’s strategic directions outline the commitment for every child, from Kindergarten to Year 12 to have access to high quality education underpinned by excellence in teaching and quality leadership. This is an education that meets the needs of the learner, preparing them for future success.
Statewide Services provides the services and supports required by schools to enable student achievement, with a focus on those students and schools that need it most. It encompasses both school and system-facing service delivery. While it primarily exists to support schools, it also has an important system-facing role supporting strategy and policy development.
Professional Capability drives the ongoing development of our school facing workforce. Its purpose is to build professional capability to improve student achievement by enabling teaching and leadership excellence.
The Role
In this role, you will provide essential support in the installation, maintenance, and operation of ICT systems and services, including managing PCs, printers, network hardware, and software. You will also assist in maintaining the Institute’s ICT asset register in line with Departmental security policies and support the deployment of new technology and disposal of outdated equipment. Additionally, you will play a key role in updating the Learning Management Systems and supporting staff with technology used in workshop presentations.
This position also involves providing general administrative and clerical support to the team, including coordinating professional learning programs, managing enrolments, and preparing workshop materials. You will be responsible for organising catering, assisting with travel bookings, and supporting budget management through account payments, credit card reconciliation, and expenditure monitoring. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong ICT knowledge and administrative skills to contribute to the smooth delivery of professional learning initiatives.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in Leederville and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
- 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)
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 Shannon Pearce, Manager, Leadership on (08) 9413 3337 or emailing shannon.pearce2@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.
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 up to five (5) 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 experience in the support of information and communication technologies, including supporting PCs, printers, telephones, tablets and associated hardware and software.
- Demonstrated well developed conceptual and analytical skills within the information technology field, including the ability to develop innovative solutions to information technology problems.
- Demonstrated sound organisational skills with the ability to use initiative and work independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated experience in clerical and administrative duties.
- Demonstrated sound written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to deal with individuals at all levels.
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: DOE948828
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 Monday, 17 February 2025
