We are seeking to establish a pool of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Resource Officer for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 2. 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Winthrop Primary School is committed to providing an inclusive, stimulating, and innovative learning environment in which all students are supported to strive for excellence and to achieve their potential. We embrace a culture of ongoing improvement and look forward to our student's future successes in an environment where children 'learn and grow together'.
Our goal is to create a school that has safe, positive learning environments where students are engaged and successful. We strive to develop a culture in which every student experiences a sense of belonging to the school community, of being known and understood as an individual, and of staff who care about each student's overall progress and wellbeing. School-wide expectations through our Positive Behaviour Support Matrix encompass the values of: Responsibility, Achievement, Respect and Care.
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The Role
Suitable applicants should have well-developed problem-solving skills, and the initiative needed to apply them to library, technological process and systems in a proactive fashion.
Suitable applicants should have knowledge of contemporary practices in library, technological processes and systems. Ideally you will have well-developed problem-solving skills, and the initiative needed to apply them to library, technological process and systems in a proactive fashion. You should model effective quality customer support services using your excellent interpersonal and communication skills to provide support to our leadership team, staff and school community.
You would work in partnership with staff to create a welcoming vibrant library environment for students and families. A love of books and a sound understanding of ICT systems, library systems, Book Week, Book Fair, incursions/excursions and stocktakes would be highly desirable. In addition to these responsibilities, you would be responsible for preparing and monitoring the library budget, making recommendations for new resources and supervise staff and students.
Part of your role would be assisting the ICT team to provide support to staff and students on desktop, software applications and school wireless/network connectivity for different devices, and research and identify appropriate software packages and other resources required to meet specific needs. Experience in this area is desirable.
Winthrop PS is a vibrant, happy, and friendly school with all staff working together as a team to ensure the students have the best possible education. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for libraries and ICT with the desire to take their skills to the next level. You would have the chance to work in a dynamic and stimulating environment, making a real difference in the lives of students and staff.
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 Stephanie Cotton, Manager Corporate Services on 08 9235 1400 or stephanie.cotton@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 (1) 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 no more than five (5) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively liaise to staff at all levels and apply customer service principles and practices.
- Demonstrated sound analytical skills and the ability to resolve basic information and communication technology problems.
- Demonstrated ability to use computers and a range of information management systems and application software packages including databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
- Demonstrated sound knowledge, skills and experience in library procedures using automated library systems and the use of multimedia and audio-visual equipment.
- Demonstrated sound organisational skills and the ability to use initiative and work with minimum supervision.
Although not essential we would recommend when writing to the above criteria applicants demonstrate their skills and abilities using the Situation, Action, Outcome (SAO) or Situation, Task, Action, Result (STAR) format.
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/SS957890
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 2 May 2025
