This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026

Sevenoaks Senior College is committed to developing a unique model of 21st Century Senior Schooling to ensure that every student is well equipped to deal with the opportunities of their post school pathways.

Sevenoaks is a standalone senior college being only one of two in the metropolitan area which offer specialised pathways to senior school students in Years 11 and 12. Students enrol with us from over 40 schools and represent over 60 cultures. Our college is managed differently with greater flexibility for students as they map out their future in a supportive and inclusive young adult learning environment.

Three enduring features of Sevenoaks are: Find Your Future, the Young Adult Ethos and the Advocacy Program. Our CARE values, Compassion, Accountability. Respect and Excellence support our Young Adult Ethos.

Our students participate in enhanced pathway preparation and planning which incorporate 21st Century skills needed for future success. We offer 17 different specialised pathways. Students participate in a range of learning environments which support the delivery of contemporary and emerging work capabilities to meet the current and future world of work.

Our vision is to support all students to Find Your Future by empowering them to make the most of every opportunity in any learning environment and to participate positively in society.

Find out more about our school by visiting Sevenoaks Senior College or Schools Online.

The Role

We are ideally seeking an experienced Network Administrator to manage the College network environment end-to-end, with a strong focus on reliability, cybersecurity and system administration. As a Network Administrator, you would be responsible for managing and maintaining the site’s network infrastructure, overseeing risk management including data security, system backups and disaster recovery protocols, as well as contributing to system enhancements by researching and identifying appropriate Information Technology (IT) resources.

The successful applicant should have the technical knowledge and skills to manage of a range of hardware, software and other information technology resources. This may include the ability to configure and implement hardware, Windows servers, including the creation and management of virtual machines, ability to improve the cyber security footprint of the College network and develop strategies for implementing new and emerging technology.

Working knowledge of a range of operating systems across a range of devices such as Windows, MacOS, Android, IOS and Linux, and relevant experience with the Departments’ Standard Operating Environment (SOE) would be an advantage.

Liaising with internal teams and external suppliers, you would facilitate the effective resolution of network administration challenges, proactively maintain a reliable and secure IT environment and lead the management and renewal plans for all IT related infrastructure, assets and resources. In addition, the Network Administrator provides advice to staff on technical issues associated with the network system and provides technical support and training to all users, including Bring Your Own Device (BYOD). You should have the ability to work with staff in building their capacity to use technologies and be able to provide a high level of technical support to staff and students to ensure positive outcomes.

Your ability to apply conceptual and analytical thought processes and develop innovative solutions, along with well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to show initiative and work autonomously, would be advantageous for your success.

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 Adria Clark, Business Support Officer on (08) 6235 7200 or emailing adria.clark@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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

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; and
• A four (4) page statement addressing the 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/SS1048095

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, 24 July 2026