This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2024

Westminster Education Support Centre (ESC) is a dynamic and vibrant school providing a safe, friendly student- focussed learning environment for our students. We offer various programs designed to develop our students' needs academically, socially, and emotionally.

Westminster ESC continues to be a centre of choice with many enrolments coming from areas other than local catchment. Parents receive recommendations from outside agencies such as the Autism Association, Local Area Coordinators from Disability Services Commission and Therapy providers. Another strength of Westminster ESC is the partnership that exists between the school and community.

Find out more about our school by visiting westminsteresc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

The role involves comprehensive network administration across the school, encompassing tasks such as managing user access, adjusting privileges, and maintaining password integrity. It includes ensuring compliance with software licensing, IT copyright laws, and other regulatory requirements, promptly addressing any breaches. Additionally, responsibilities extend to overseeing risk management and contingency planning systems, including data security, system backups, and disaster recovery protocols.

Technical advisory services are provided to address network administration issues, collaborating closely with the Department’s IT Support for resolving hardware, software, and network-related concerns. The position also entails contributing insights for system enhancements and implementing new IT solutions through thorough research and resource identification. Moreover, responsibilities include customising existing programs to meet user needs, installing software, and delivering training to administrative staff on IT facilities and applications, including personalised tutoring and self-help instructions.

Close coordination with administrative and technical teams will be maintained to assess network needs and requirements, optimise system performance, and execute recovery procedures following system failures. Regular housekeeping tasks will include data backup, distribution, and data retention across various storage devices. The role also involves analysing IT issues and implementing effective solutions, coordinating system updates, and fostering productive relationships with external software and hardware suppliers to ensure efficient network administration.

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 Carmen Lopez, Principal on 9413 5000 or emailing carmen.lopez@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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position

• A three (3) statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  • Demonstrated skills and experience in administering a computer network and facilitating access to applications.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of hardware, software and other information technology resources including software licensing and Information Technology copyright obligations and regulations.
  • Demonstrated organisational skills with the ability to work with limited supervision and prioritise duties in a demanding environment.
  • Demonstrated conceptual and analytical skills relevant to computer support.
  • Demonstrated well-developed verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to consult and negotiate with users on issues relevant to network administration.
  • Demonstrated well-developed written communication skills with the ability to develop and implement 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/SS923035

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 Tuesday, 15 October 2024