Manager Infrastructure Services

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Manager Infrastructure Services
Division: Business and Operational Support Services
Position No: 017687
Salary: Level 7, $128,077 - $136,891 pa+ Super - PSCSAA 2022
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Fremantle
Closing Date: 2024-02-28 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, housing, community initiatives and regional services reform.
Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the . The program defines best practice standards by creating a carer friendly workplace, enabling staff to balance work and care, while continuing to contribute to the wellbeing of individuals, families and the community.
The Opportunity
This position is based at our Walyalup (Fremantle) headquarters located within Walyalup Koort. It’s a great location close to the Fremantle Markets, various new cafes and eateries (click to find out more), car parks and the Fremantle train station.
The Manager Infrastructure Services position develops, delivers, supports and improves the Department’s information and communications Infrastructure Services which include hybrid cloud infrastructure, identity management, telephony, network, storage, collaboration, video conferencing and public cloud services. The position is responsible for managing the contracts for outsourced services including managed Infrastructure Services, infrastructure project services and GovNext services.
The role provides specialist and authoritative advice and guidance on the interfacing, security, recovery, and access of the Department’s information and communications systems infrastructure.
The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Lakmal Galappaththi, Director Infrastructure Services, on 0466 567 791 or email Lakmal.Galappaththi@communities.wa.gov.au
The successful applicant or applicants assessed as suitable through this process may receive further offers of contract employment and/or offers of permanent employment in this or similar roles.
Our Benefits
In return for your skills, passion and commitment, we will offer you a challenging job, a safe and healthy working environment and a range of benefits including:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Discount on private health insurance
• Additional 3 Days Public Service Leave per annum
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
• 3 months long service leave for every seven years consecutive service
• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities that focus on your career aspirations
• 5 days cultural and ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees
• A free confidential Employee Assistance Program, providing services to support your wellbeing

Further information is outlined on our Department of Communities page on our website.
Join the Department of Communities
Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only: * A current resume/CV.

• A [4] four page written application addressing 1,2,3 and 6 of the Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF.
• A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).
• An application form (for hard copy applications only).

For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Roberta Quartey, HR Consultant, on 0432 836 894 or email
We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:
TTY/voice calls - 133 677
Speak & Listen - 1300 555 727
SMS relay - 0423 677 767
Integrity and Honesty
The public sector is built on a strong foundation of integrity where employees act ethically, and public sector bodies promote and maintain integrity.
In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. For more information on these requirements, click .
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Communities embraces diversity and firmly believes that the best services come from a workplace, where varied viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged every day. We are committed to creating an equitable and diverse workforce, where we encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women and youth.
If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact Roberta Quartey via email
If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact on 13 64 64.
Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.