Coordinator, Network and Security

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Strategy and Governance Division
Coordinator, Network and Security
DBCA3029549
PSCA, Level 6, $110,309 - $121,569 p.a. plus 11% Superannuation
The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is committed to promoting biodiversity and conservation to enrich people’s lives, through sustainable management of Western Australia’s species, ecosystems, lands and the attractions in the department’s care.
THIS IS A 12-MONTH FIXED-TERM, FULL-TIME POSITION
(WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION OR PERMANENCY)
THIS POSITION IS BASED IN KENSINGTON
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON TUESDAY, 5 MARCH 2024
Job Description
Under broad direction, the Coordinator, Network and Security:

• Is responsible for the overall management and direction of the Department’s security and network functions.

• Ensures security and network activities are completed in the most effective and cost effective manner.

• Is responsible for the formulation and implementation of best practice policies across the network.

• Develops, tests and implements plans and scripts to check load generation across the network.

• Provides specialist technical expertise with respect to IT Network and Security and contributes to the strategic planning for all associated telecommunications.

• Contributes to associated improvements to security and network procedures, processes and systems.

• Supports the Manager, Technology and Security in the planning, development, installation and configuration of the department’s IT systems and coordination of relevant working groups.

Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following three (3) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total. * Working experience in exploring various possibilities and generate innovative open standard based solutions relating to telecommunication and Security.

• Demonstrated ability to apply lateral thinking to generate ideas and innovative solutions in a complex environment, utilising best practice principles, methods and processes related to contemporary Network and Security issues.

• Working knowledge of some or all the following:

• Cisco, Meraki, Microsoft, AWS networking and Security technologies.

• ISO 27000, ACSC Essential 8, ISM, NIST security standards.

• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL).

Note: The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.
For the full role description, detailed responsibilities and a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the attached Job Description below. The documents attached to this advertisement are available in alternative formats upon request.
Eligibility: To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status or a visa with entitlement to live and work in Australia for the term of the contract.
For Further Job-Related Information: Please contact Chris Hocking on 0428 854 161, or for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions please visit .
Application Instructions:
To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:
A covering letter.
A written response addressing the above three (3) requested criteria (in no more than three (3) pages).
A current resume.
To ensure that you submit the required and appropriate information in your application, please read the attached Job Application Kit carefully. All documents attached with your application must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. To avoid last minute congestion of the system, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.
No late or proforma applications will be accepted.
A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary in order to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.
Substantive Equality Statement
The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. The Department also promotes flexible working arrangements.
Applicants with a disability who require adjustments in the recruitment process can contact the Senior Recruitment Officer on (08) 9219 9879 or . Do not send job applications to this email; they will not be accepted.
Similar appointments may be made from this process in locations throughout Western Australia within a 12-month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.