Please be advised, as of Wednesday the 11th of June 2025, the tenure for this position has been amended to fixed term and the closing date has extended for this advert.
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025
At Ocean Reef Senior High School, we are committed to providing a learning environment that allows our students and staff to reach their potential. Through a high performance culture and staff efficacy, we nurture every student's talents, fostering the knowledge, skills, capabilities, attributes and values they will require for successful ongoing learning and life beyond school. Students, families and staff work as partners, collaborating to ensure that each student is on a pathway to success.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.oceanreef.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The Network Administrator will maintain and manage the school’s network infrastructure, including user access, privileges, and password maintenance. They will ensure compliance with software licensing, IT copyright obligations, and regulatory requirements, reporting and addressing any breaches as necessary. The role involves administering risk management strategies and contingency planning, including system backups, disaster recovery, and data security.
They will provide technical advice on network-related issues and liaise with the Department’s IT Support to resolve hardware, software, and network problems. The Network Administrator will contribute to system improvements by researching and identifying appropriate IT resources and implementing enhancements. This includes adapting and customising existing programs, installing and downloading software, and ensuring systems are performing optimally. They will also respond to failures with timely recovery actions.
Additionally, the Network Administrator will train administration staff in the use of facilities and applications, including one-on-one tuition and self-help resources. They will collaborate with administrative and technical staff to assess network needs and undertake regular housekeeping tasks, such as data backup, distribution, and retention. The role also involves analysing IT issues, implementing solutions, coordinating system updates, and maintaining relationships with external software and hardware providers to ensure the efficient resolution of network administration 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 Kristy-Anne Moore, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 6206 2700 or Kristy-anne.Moore@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 outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A 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: IPS/SS972549
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 Wednesday, 18 June 2025
