Manager - Ict Corporate Systems

Education Business Services (EBS) is the key provider of professional business services and support for Western Australian public schools, statutory boards and divisions of the Department. These highly valued services are delivered through the areas of finance, information and communication technologies (ICT), and infrastructure. We continually strive to enhance the capability and responsiveness of our staff, systems and processes across the organisation to deliver high quality education.Delivery of ICT services provides support for the Department’s educational outcomes by developing initiatives and technical support strategies to ensure all 800 Western Australian public schools can be individual, distinctive and responsive to their local communities while still benefiting from being part of a system.ICT Governance and Planning is the primary entry point to ICT for any new significant effort, project and planning or major change initiative.We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.As the Manager - ICT Corporate Systems, you will manage and maintain contracts with private sector service providers, including staff onboarding, exiting of existing contract arrangements, termination notices, and contract payment tracking. You will also establish and maintain contract management procedures, which ensure the accountability and integrity of the contract management process. This includes contract reviews, service scope tracking, and management and escalation of risks.Some of the branch support activities you will provide will include managing and leading staff members in the development and achievement of Division business goals. The successful applicant will monitor and manage staff leave entitlements to ensure accrued leave is cleared within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with relevant awards, agreements and Departmental policy.Cultural DiversityThe Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.Your written application will be assessed against the following Selection Criteria: * Demonstrated high-level experience and skills in constructing, integrating, interfacing and configuring ICT applications, systems and products to meet business needs.

• Demonstrated high-level knowledge of and experience in driving the development of ICT strategy, standards, practices and innovation.
• Demonstrated high-level leadership skills to manage human, physical and financial resources within an ICT environment.
• Demonstrated high-level verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively liaise with key internal and external stakeholders at a senior level and to build strong relationships.
• Demonstrated high-level skills and experience in recognising opportunities to enhance product/service delivery and capitalise on these through effective change strategies.
• Demonstrated high-level skills and experience in achieving outcomes and delivering quality products and services consistent with customer needs and defined quality expectations, including timeliness.
• Demonstrated high-level analytical and conceptual skills with the ability to provide innovative solutions to complex problems.

For a full outline of the role responsibilities and selection criteria, please refer to the JDF.It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.All inquiries are welcomedPlease contact Jody Abrahams, Business Support Officer - ICT Integration Build and Deployment by telephoning (08) 9264 4422 or emailingApplication InstructionsAll applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow all instructions. It is recommended you have relevant documents completed and ready to attach with your online application. Please allow enough time to complete this process as applications must be received prior to the closing date and time.Your application should include:

• A four (4) page statement addressing the selection criteria listed above, in context of the role and business needs of the branch
• A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.

After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please phone (08) 9264 4127.If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please phone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.Eligibility and Training RequirementsEmployees will be required to:

• provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
• complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement
• complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter.
• complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement; and
• complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check if required

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Tuesday, 16 April 2024.Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions at, or after, 4:30pm will not be accepted.APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINEPROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTEDThis selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our division for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.