This is a fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP up until June 2026
The Department of Education’s Statewide Services Centre 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.
Service Design and Support provides the shared functions and support needed to provide better services to schools. It also coordinates, implements and supports programs, initiatives, and special projects. Its purpose is to provide strategy, policy and program oversight and operational support to Statewide Services.
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Network Administrator to join our System Services and Responses branch at the Padbury site to provide support and hands on technical expertise across the management of our IT infrastructure, networks and applications. In this newly established position, you will play a pivotal role in establishing processes and supporting a range of different business areas with their processes, making suggestions and assisting with the smooth running of the site.
As a Network Administrator, you will be responsible for maintaining the site’s network infrastructure, contributing to system enhancements by researching and identifying appropriate IT resources while assisting in the adaptation of existing programs to meet user needs. You will provide training to administration staff, offering support through personal tuition and self-help instructions so that they can effectively support their teams. Your responsibilities extend to monitoring system performance, troubleshooting IT issues, and coordinating system updates to ensure operational efficiency. By liaising with internal teams and external suppliers, you will facilitate the effective resolution of network administration challenges, supporting a reliable and secure IT environment and contributing to the management and renewal plans for all IT related assets and resources.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in Padbury and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
- Consideration is given to home-based work arrangements aligned to the Department of Education’s guidance
- 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 Julie Bassett, Manager System Services and Responses on (08) 9402 6129 or emailing julie.bassett2@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.
- hold relevant tertiary qualifications in a related discipline and/or an equivalent level of skills, knowledge and experience
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
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 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 skills and experience in administering a computer network and facilitating access to applications.
- Demonstrated knowledge of hardware, software and other information technology resources including software licensing and Information Technology copyright obligations and regulations.
- Demonstrated organisational skills with the ability to work with limited supervision and prioritise duties in a demanding environment.
- Demonstrated conceptual and analytical skills relevant to computer support.
- Demonstrated well-developed verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to consult and negotiate with users on issues relevant to network administration.
- Demonstrated 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: DOE949771
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 Wednesday 2 April 2025.
