Network Administrator

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS889923

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2024

Are you committed to achieving excellence?

Applecross Senior High School (SHS) is seeking a dedicated and highly motivated individual to fill the position of Network Administrator.

The successful applicant will ideally have well-developed communication and interpersonal skills and should have the ability to work with staff in building their capacity to use technologies and be able to provide a high level of technical support to staff and students. You will provide advice to administration staff on technical issues associated with the network system and provide technical support and training to all users throughout the school.

Applecross SHS’s goal is to encourage young people to achieve their potential through the value and enjoyment of learning. The foundations for success lie in the careful development of inclusive and welcoming learning environments. By creating forums within these environments and giving students a voice, we become aware of their collective needs, ensuring that the necessary support can be delivered for strategic improvement.

This 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 school 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. 

To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):

• Skills and experience in administering a computer network and facilitating access to applications.
• Knowledge of hardware, software and other information technology resources including software licensing and Information Technology copyright obligations and regulations.
• Organisational skills with the ability to work with limited supervision and prioritise duties in a demanding environment.
• Conceptual and analytical skills relevant to computer support.
• Well-developed verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to consult and negotiate with users on issues relevant to network administration.
• Well-developed written communication skills with the ability to develop and implement user-training procedures.

Applications will be assessed against these work related (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.

The 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.

Further information about Applecross Senior High School can be found by visiting www.applecross.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here

For further job related information:

Please contact Paul Currie, Associate Principal, by telephoning (08) 9314 93***or emailing ***********@education.wa.edu.au

Application Instructions

All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.

Your application should include:

• A three (3) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
• A CV of up to two (2) 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.

It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.

You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.

After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4***.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 86***for assistance.

Eligibility and training requirements

Employees will be required to:

• hold relevant tertiary qualifications in a related discipline and/or an equivalent level of skills, knowledge and experience
• provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
• 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;
• 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;
• complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 6 May 2024

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

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