This is a permanent part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2025
Jandakot Primary School (PS) is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Network Support Officer to join our friendly and professional team.
This innovative role is focused on ensuring the effective and efficient operations of the school’s network to support our educational goals and administrative functions, within the Departmental asset management and security regulatory framework. We are looking for a team player with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
Find out more about our school by visiting jandakotps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
The successful applicant will be responsible for maintaining the school’s information and communication technologies (ICT) network and systems and developing and maintaining an ICT replacement program. They will also provide advice and training on technical issues, applications and enhancements associated with ICT and in line with the Department of Education (DoE) requirements and policies. The ability to work within the framework and understandings established by the Learning with ICT and ensure the integrity of educational and administrative data through the implementation and maintenance of data security strategies, is important in this role. The successful applicant will liaise with DoE ICT Support to resolve hardware, software, and network related issues.
As the successful applicant, you will ideally have the ability to problem solve and provide innovative solutions for diverse scenarios. Ideally, you will be well organised and experienced in reviewing, researching, identifying and improving ICT infrastructure and resources. This is not just a help desk role – we are ideally seeking a proactive individual who will facilitate network, systems and device management and improvement. You should be able to articulate school ICT needs to the finance and other committees and assist with developing and implementing plans for objectives and goals to be realised.
In line with our school motto 'Fly High Seek Success', we are committed to providing all students with the opportunity and support to achieve their potential and to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to contribute successfully to a rapidly changing society. The school prides itself on the welcoming, safe, caring, friendly and supportive environment it provides those who are associated with it.
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 Brenda Munro, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 6174 2700 or emailing Brenda.Munro@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 outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two (2) 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/SS930772
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, 16 May 2025
