This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2025
Aspiri Primary School (PS) is a Level 6 Independent Public School located in the southern suburban region of Piara Waters, catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Since opening in 2018 with 160 Kindergarten and Pre-primary students, our school has grown significantly, with an average enrolment exceeding 1,000 students.
We take pride in our commitment to excellence and community inclusiveness within an exceptionally diverse and multicultural environment. Our student population represents over 52 different language backgrounds, reflecting cultures from every continent. This diversity defines us, and we embrace it as a strength that enriches our learning community.
Find out more about our school by visiting Aspiri Primary School or Schools Online
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 the schools BYOD iPad program from Years 3 to 6 in a school managed environment, new systems based on research, and providing comprehensive technical support and training to all users, covering desktop and software applications.
Furthermore, you will ideally 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 ICT Support and active participation in various support networks are integral components of this position.
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 Mesha Steel, Principal, on (08) 9397 8300 or emailing Mesha.Steel@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 maximum of a four (4) 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/SS970114
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 Tuesday, 3 June 2025
