This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
Delivery of Information Communication and Technology (ICT) services provides support for the Department’s educational outcomes by developing initiatives and technical support strategies to ensure all Western Australian public schools can be individual, distinctive and responsive to their local communities while still benefiting from being part of a system.
ICT Governance and Planning is the primary entry point to ICT for any new significant effort, project, planning or major change initiative and the Customer Engagement Branch has responsibility for undertaking the primary, initial engagement with organisational and external stakeholders.
The Role
If successful, you will research and prepare reports and documentation relating to telecommunications services and other associated ICT projects. You will be required to conduct accurate on-going reporting and review of telecommunications services billing arrangements and plans.
The Consultant – Telecommunications provide a service to ensure telecommunications services and hardware are provided to enable acquisition, use and support in accordance with agreed specifications, budgets and timeframes whilst ensuring compliance with Department policies, procedures, guidelines and standards.
You will participate in a range of initiatives and telecommunications related projects in order to enhance utilisation of telecommunications services. In addition, you will contribute to a work environment that is safe, fosters equity and diversity, enables the achievement of personal and EBS goals and facilitates accomplishment of designated roles and deliverables
Professional Benefits
- We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
- Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements
- Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
- Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
- Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)
- Become a member with the onsite East Perth Gym
- Modern end of trip facilities/changerooms
- Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.
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 Grant Walters, Coordinator Telecommunications (Schools) on (08) 9264 5113 or emailing grant.walters@education.wa.edu.au
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces 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.
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and 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 six (6) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated considerable skills and experience in telecommunications related projects, including project planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation.
- Demonstrated well developed research and investigative skills with experience in preparing detailed reports and technical documentation.
- Demonstrated well developed conceptual and analytical skills with the proven ability to provide innovative thinking in problem solving.
- Demonstrated well developed written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to consult and negotiate effectively.
- Demonstrated practical administrative experience in the telecommunications industry with a working knowledge of service management.
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: DOE/923164
Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 10 October 2024