This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
The Information Systems branch within the Examinations, Certification, and Testing (ECT) Directorate plays a critical role in managing and delivering key educational assessments and examinations across Western Australia. This includes the logistics of the ATAR examinations, Externally Set Tasks (EST), and NAPLAN, as well as overseeing the Online Literacy Numeracy Assessment (OLNA). With a focus on ensuring data integrity, the branch supports the development and maintenance of online examination systems, facilitates data transfer between schools and the Authority, and meets reporting requirements to uphold educational standards and recognize student achievements in Years 11 and 12.
The Role
The Senior Consultant - Cybersecurity and Network is an expert role that provides specialist technical advice and proactive consultancy on cybersecurity and network management. This role supports the Manager of Information Services, delivering essential cybersecurity and network services for the Authority. The consultant will oversee the development, maintenance, and security of the Authority’s information systems, including firewalls and user access monitoring, to ensure 24/7 operational integrity. Additionally, the consultant will play a key role in infrastructure planning, providing technical guidance on projects, capacity planning, and supporting information system strategies within the Information Systems Branch.
In this role, the Senior Consultant manages both day-to-day network operations and the development of long and short-term IT projects, ensuring compliance with organizational standards. This includes collaborating with the Information Systems Help Desk, liaising with project sponsors and application custodians, and participating in the on-call roster to provide essential support during the WACE exam period. The position also involves coordinating disaster recovery planning with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring continuity and robust security measures across the Authority’s systems. This role requires a forward-thinking professional dedicated to cybersecurity best practices and maintaining optimal system performance.
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)
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 Dean Scott, A/Manager Information Systems ECT, on (08) 9442 9413 or emailing dean.scott@scsa.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.
- hold a recognised qualification in mathematics, computing or an approved equivalent and be currently registered or eligible for registration to the Australian Computer Society.
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 four (4) 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 substantial experience with major systems design, development and implementation and with the formation of IT systems development plans, methodologies associated with system development life cycles and project management in a systems development environment.
- Demonstrated highly developed project management skills including a proven ability to prepare, plan and control project schedules and resources.
- Demonstrated highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to write system documentation
- Demonstrated highly developed conceptual and analytical skills that demonstrate the ability to identify and clarify problems and generate appropriate strategies to address them.
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: DOE929863
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 Tuesday, 14 January 2025.
