This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025
Applecross Senior High School’s (SHS) goal is to encourage young people to achieve their potential through the value and enjoyment of learning. We aim to widen students' horizons by presenting a diverse, relevant and contemporary curriculum that will prepare them to thrive in an ever-changing society. The curriculum reflects our desire for students to become responsible and flexible thinkers who will be well prepared for the challenges ahead
Find out more about our school by visiting www.applecross.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Applecross SHS is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Manager Technology and Communications.
The Manager Technology and Communications will design, plan, implement and manage the school’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) network and other ICT infrastructure. The successful applicant will also develop, implement, monitor and review ICT and security policies and procedures. Administer risk management and contingency planning for data security, system backup and disaster recovery systems. You will provide advice on technical issues associated with the network administration. Liaise with the Manager Corporate Services, ICT Committee and central office on ICT matters.
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 Paul Currie, Associate Principal on (08) 9314 9393 or emailing paul.currie@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 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/SS963561
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 6 June 2025
