This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Kinross College is a vibrant secondary school catering for students from Kinross, Burns Beach, Mindarie and part of Quinns Rocks, located in the City of Joondalup. Situated in the north-western suburbs on the coastal strip, some 30kms from Perth CBD and 1km from the ocean, its position is advantageous in terms of accessibility. Students come from a diverse range of backgrounds with families who are very supportive of Kinross College, which is well known within the community for being an inclusive and caring educational institution.
The current student enrolment includes students from Year 7 to 11 with Year 12 intake commencing in 2025. All students are taught by subject specialist teachers and in addition to core curriculum, the school offers a wide range of Elective subjects for years 8-10 students and a very comprehensive course selection for Years 11 and 12 with Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), Pathways and Cert courses.
Find out more about our school by visiting kinrosscollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The short-term priorities/goals of this position are to support the Network Administrator to maintain the Information Technology resources and networks to effectively and efficiently maximise educational and administrative outcomes, whilst ensuring integrity of data is maintained through adequate security strategies. To provide ongoing technical support to staff and identify issues and implement software and system enhancements.
The applicant should have a strong background in ICT with both Mac and PC platforms being an essential part of this role. They should be able to work proactively and autonomously and have the knowledge to identify and resolve software, hardware and network related issues, providing solutions which will ensure suitable outcomes. The ability to liaise confidently with numerous personnel within education and private enterprise is important in this role. A background with ICT in schools and the education arena is highly desirable, as is experience supporting SIS and COMPASS with an understanding of Program Kaartdijin.
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 Heather Butler, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9233 6700 or heather.butler@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 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 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/SS925729
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 Thursday, 24 October 2024.
