Please note - as of 17/04/2025 the application closing date has been extended
We are seeking to establish a pool of Senior Network Administrators 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.
Carine Senior High School (SHS) is an Independent Public School and school of choice in the northern suburbs of Perth. Our school became an Independent Public School in 2015 and has since been leading academic performance from years 7 to 12 through the recruitment and development of highly effective program coordinators, teachers and support staff.
Our vision is to seek excellence in education. We do this through individualised student pathways, which are consistently reviewed and adapted to ensure the best possible outcomes for all students. The school plans and consults with families, universities and vocational training facilitators to help students achieve their best possible results for their futures.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.carinehs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The role requires design, planning, implementation and managing of school’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) network and infrastructure. This includes administering risk management and contingency planning for data security, system backup and disaster recovery systems. The suitable applicants will ideally be able to administer all aspects of the school’s ICT network, software licensing requirements and IT copyright obligations in accordance with legislation, and report and correct any breaches. The suitable applicants will also undertake the effective management of the ICT services cost centre, including budgeting, purchasing and reporting.
The suitable applicant will ideally be collaborative, a problem solver and an effective communicator with staff. A strong capacity to manage time, resources and staff is key to this role. Carine SHS is a large school which creates added complexities. Together with a large staff and student population, the suitable applicants will ideally be adept at task management, delegation and completion in a determined time frame.
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 James Lorimer, Associate Principal, on 0438 850 330, or email James.Lorimer2@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact James Lorimer on 0438 850 330
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 four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated skills and experience in the administration of IT infrastructure and services, including servers, storage and local area networks.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the development and application of IT Service Management processes.
- Demonstrated well developed analytical and problem-solving skills relevant to the operational maintenance of IT networks.
- Demonstrated well developed oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to liaise on issues relevant of the operation of the networks and establish and maintain collaborative working relationships within a team environment.
- Demonstrated well developed capacity to manage people and projects within available resources to achieve expected outcomes.
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/SS930178
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 7 May 2025
