Information Systems Specialist Coordinator

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Western Australia Police Force
Information Systems Specialist Coordinator
Position Number: File Ref: 2024/02
Level/Salary: $112,643 p.a., base salary plus 45% composite allowance
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
Branch: Police Technical Unit
Location: Perth
Closing Date: 2024-02-28 12:00 PM
The Western Australia Police Force is seeking applications from serving, or previously serving, police officers who have attained the rank of:

• First class constable or Senior constable or equivalent in a compatible law enforcement environment

To fill the vacancy of Information Systems Specialist Coordinator, (Sergeant rank), Police Technical Unit.
This Functional Promotion (FP) process will be used to fill this vacant position only and therefore, applicants will need to demonstrate how they meet the role specific job requirements as outlined in the attached Position Description (PD 1839).
Six (6) Promotion Selection Criteria (Non Commissioned Officer) and Specialist Essential and Desirable work-related requirements will be assessed at the shortlisting stage to determine suitability to proceed to further evaluation (interview stage).
Role of Work Unit:
The Police Technical Unit (PTU) provides technical assistance either by overt or covert means by gathering information on criminal investigations.
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
This position contributes to Information System (IS) and Information Technology (IT) planning, implementation, management, and support for the Police Technical Unit (PTU) of the Western Australia Police Force (WA Police Force).
SPECIALIST PRE-REQUISITES:
Applicants must state that they meet the below Specialist Pre-Requisites in their application:
Applicants must be: * Successful in obtaining and maintaining a Negative Vetting Level 2 security clearance for the duration of their appointment in the position.

• Either:

i) An Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, within the meaning of the Australian Citizenship Act 2007 (Commonwealth); or
ii) A New Zealand citizen who is the holder of a special category visa within the meaning of the Migration Act 1958 (Commonwealth) and is authorised under that special category visa to work in Australia as a member.
Applicants may be required to complete a medical assessment, provision of identifying particulars and confirmation of bankruptcy search prior to appointment.
It is a requirement of this position that the recommended applicant undertakes a psychological assessment, and as an incumbent, agrees to undergo periodical psychological assessments, as required.
Specialist Work Related Requirements:
Specialist Essential

• Holder of formal IT, Networking qualifications such as MSCE / Cisco CCNA or CCNP certificate or similar (context in which work related requirements will be applied):

• Scoping, planning, installing, configuring, maintaining and repairing network systems, software and hardware. Maintaining and developing cybersecurity processes to protect PTU systems. Maintaining contemporary technical knowledge to identify opportunities to develop collection mechanisms

Specialist Desirable

• Highly developed knowledge or skills in any of the specialist desirable as outlined in the Position Description (PD)

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applicants are required to submit the following documents:

• Application Form (Information Systems Specialist Coordinator)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) – maximum 5 pages
• SIMR complete work history report (current serving WA Police Force employees only)
• External work history form (for applicants external to the WA Police Force only)

An Integrity Check Consent Form is to be completed and submitted along with your application (not required for current WA Police Force employees).
CURRICULUM VITAE (CV):
CV should demonstrate your competency against the six Promotion Selection Criteria and how you meet the role specific job requirements including the Essential and Desirable work related requirements as outlined in the attached Position Description.
Only applicants who meet the six Promotion Selection Criteria, (at Sergeant rank) and the specialist desirable work related requirements will be considered competitive and suitable to meet this specific job role. Please refer to the attached Position Description (PD 1839).
CV Format:

• Must have 2cm margins (left and right of the page) and must use a minimum of Arial font size 11
• include names of at least two (2) referees with contact email address and phone number one being a direct supervisor or manager

FURTHER JOB RELATED INFORMATION:
For job related information, in the first instance please contact Ms Deanna Higgins, on telephone (08) 9230 8911.
Promotion process enquiries may be directed to Police Promotions Branch SMAIL (police.promotions@police.wa.gov.au).
SUBSTANTIVE EQUALITY STATEMENT:
The WA Police Force is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal Australians, young people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. The Department also promotes flexible family friendly work practices.
Work Health and Safety (WHS) is a vital component within WA Police Force. Safety is a partnership between the employer and their employees and it relies on all of us working together to ensure that everyone is safe in their working environment, which enables them to go home safely. We incorporate safety in every part of our business and it is an integral part of the decision-making process.
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION:
Applicants are required to submit the following documentation via email directly to WA Police Force, Police Promotions Branch (Police.Promotions@police.wa.gov.au):

• Application Form (Information Systems Specialist Coordinator)
• Curriculum Vitae (maximum 5 pages)
• SIMR complete work history (for current WA Police Force employees only)
• External work history form (if applicable)
• Pre-commencement Integrity Check Consent Form (if applicable)

Applications are to be titled ‘SURNAME – Information Systems Specialist Coordinator 2024/02’