Join our skilled team
We are looking for talented and motivated people to join our diverse, highly skilled workforce.
This vacancy is positioned within the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (Office).
The objective of the Office is to collaborate with Government Agencies to stabilise cost, increase value-for-money and minimise risk in the delivery of Information Communications Technology (ICT) across the Western Australian Government by;
- leading, influencing and advising on the governance of ICT projects and implementations;
- establishing and driving a whole-of-government ICT strategy, policy and reform agenda;
- identifying and advising on ICT innovations which will support and enhance government services to meet business and community needs;
- promoting ICT standardised approaches across government; and
- implementing frameworks that improve public sector capability and capacity.
IMPORTANT: Applicants are encouraged to ensure that they have read Digital WA: Western Australian Government ICT Strategy 2016-2020 (available on the Office website at www.gcio.wa.gov.au). This role’s primary focus will be on assisting the successful implementation of this Strategy, and Applicants should note that this position operates within a strategic rather than a technical context.
The Office is a great place to work and values strength that comes from diversity. Our Workforce and Diversity plan supports career engagement and development for people of all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, women in management and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply, and these business needs may be taken into account in the appointment process.
Currently there is one (1) full-time, fixed-term appointment until 30 June 2018 available, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to appoint to this advertised vacancy, it may also be used to appoint to a similar position on a temporary or permanent basis that may arise in the Agency within the next twelve (12) months.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
This position will configure and maintain software automation systems and provide effective technical support to ensure that solutions are fault tolerant, secure, scalable and adequately investigated, administered and supported.
YOU WILL NEED
Essential:
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- High level analytical and problem solving ability, preferably within an Infrastructure as a Service environment.
- Sound time management skills and the ability to prioritise work.
- Demonstrated experience in the installation, maintenance monitoring and administering in at least one of the following areas: Web Front Ends, Application System Servers, Databases and Networks.
- Knowledge of Change Management and Configuration Management principles and tools in an Information Technology Environment.
- Experience administering cloud based content management applications/technologies (e.g. Drupal, WordPress and/or equivalent) and administering infrastructure within an Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure Ecosystem.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
‘Australian Permanent Residency’ status is a minimum requirement for permanent appointment to the WA Public Sector. However, for appointment on a fixed term contract or casual basis, applicants only require a valid Work Visa for the duration of the entire advertised term.
APPOINTMENT IS SUBJECT TO
- 100 point identification check; and
- Criminal Records Screening clearance.
FURTHER JOB RELATED INFORMATION
For further information about the position, please contact Rob Mitchell on (08) 6551 3966 (not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs or assistance with lodging your application).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please refer to the Applicant Information Pack and Job Description Form for full position details as these documents will assist you with the preparation of your application.
If you experience difficulties downloading these documents, please call (08) 6557 8181 and quote the position number to obtain an Applicant Information Pack.
Submit the following in MS word or PDF format only:
- Your current CV.
- The completed Application Form (either hard copy or online application form).
- Statement addressing Essential Work Related Requirements 2, 4, 5 and 6 only found on page 3 in the Job Description Form (JDF), in no more than two (2) pages.
All other requirements will be addressed at interview.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button at the top/bottom of the screen.
If you are unable to lodge your application online please refer to the attached Applicant Information Pack for alternate methods of submitting your application.
Please ensure you have plenty of time to submit your application to allow for unanticipated problems, as late and pro forma applications will not be accepted.
CLOSING DATE: Friday, 18 August 2017 at 4:30pm (AWST)
