East Manjimup Primary School, Manjimup Primary School, Nannup District High School and Balingup Primary School are seeking to establish a pool of Network Support Officers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
The Role
As a Network Support Officer, your primary responsibility is to maintain the school's Information Technology (IT) network, ensuring optimal educational and administrative outcomes within the regulatory framework. This role involves offering technical advice to administration staff, implementing new systems based on research, and providing comprehensive technical support and training to all users, covering desktop and software applications.
Furthermore, you will be instrumental in safeguarding the integrity of educational and administrative data through the implementation and maintenance of data security strategies. Collaborating with the Department of Education Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Support and active participation in various support networks are integral components of this position.
Suitable applicants will be assigned to a school based on the specific needs of each institution and the availability of positions.
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 (08) 9771 9200 or emailing michael.smith2@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Michael Smith on 0436 332 687.
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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two to three (2-3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated knowledge of network systems and platforms relevant to the operating environment.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills relevant to the operational maintenance of Information Technology networks.
- Demonstrated organisational skills, including the ability to plan and implement data security procedures.
- Demonstrated verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external clients.
- Demonstrated practical experience in developing and implementing 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: IPS/SS960032
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 30 April 2025.
