About this job
About the Department
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
Your Opportunity
As the Computer Systems Administrator you will lead and manage the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Team and ICT operations of the school to ensure that the day to day aspects of the school's ICT systems are managed professionally and align with departmental priorities.
Your Role
Responsibilities include:
- Providing high level strategic advice, analysis and support to the senior management team in relation to ICT.
- Apply innovative techniques, ICT solutions, incorporating leading edge technology, to meet school requirements.
- Ability to interpret legislation, regulations and other guideline material relating to the operations and functions of the Department and school/college.
- Supervision and management of ICT team, including training, coordination of work flow processes, performance assessment and review as well as implementing occupational health and safety guidelines.
- Provide leadership ensuring that the team provides a high level of service and issue resolution in line with agreed performance standards.
- Develop and maintain standardised procedures and practices that will provide clients with appropriate guidance and advice on the use of ICTs for teaching, learning and professional development.
- Provide and initiate quality procurement support for goods and services and administrative ICT hardwareand software, including the raising of purchase orders, ensuring compliance with the State Purchasing Policy.
- Contribute to the monitoring and management of the delivery and performance of ICT in the school ensuring that agreed levels of service are maintained in the provision of technical support, maintenance and repairs.
- Install and maintain systemic management and educational delivery systems in accordance with departmental information standards and policies.
- Provide expert technical advice and support on the selection, procurement and installation of new hardware and software, and as well as the enhancement of existing systems.
- Participate in service level and work practice reviews.
- Lead and manage the school's asset management including the registration and disposal of ICT hardware and software assets and participate in the yearly stock take.
- Lead and manage the day to day human, physical and financial resources to ensure the best use of available resources.
- Maintain a register of office equipment, hardware and software within the school and coordinate maintenance and repairs.
- Maintain administrative and procurement spreadsheets and databases and disseminate reports and listings as required.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 2-page response to the How you will be assessed section of the attached role description.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
tment.Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.