Network Administrator Pool

Please be advised that scheduled maintenance is to be undertaken on Saturday 27th July 2024 from 1 PM to 11 PM (AWST) and the system will be unavailable during this window.Convenience Buttons:Strategy and Governance DivisionNetwork Administrator PoolPool Ref PA2422NAPSCA, Level 4, $87,712 - $92,057 p.a. plus 11.5% SuperannuationThe 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 RECRUITMENT POOL WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHSTHIS POOL WILL BE USED TO FILL VACANCIES BASED IN KENSINGTONAPPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON THURSDAY, 11 JULY 2024Job DescriptionUnder general direction, the Network Administrator:

• Assists with the planning, development, installation and configuration of the department’s information and related technology (IT) networks.

• Performs Business as Usual (BAU) operational tasks and by providing audits and reports ensuring the corporate network environment is operating at an acceptable level.

• Provides reports on corporate network environment load and capacity, and will run performance tests.

• Contributes to the effective service delivery for the department’s regional/remote telecommunications environment that provisions the department’s frontline marine, aerial and terrestrial operations.

• Undertakes routine and complex installation and maintenance for the department’s telecommunications network.

• Contributes to continuous improvement for telecommunications services used by the department.

• Monitors performance of the department’s telecommunication networks, systems and equipment, identifies complex problems and initiates action to resolve them.

• Is the dedicated Level 2/3 liaison/communication link between IT service operations relating to network services.

• Shares knowledge and provides technical assistance within the OIM Technology and Security Section when required and contributes specialist technical advice to a variety of audiences including departmental staff and other users of the department’s systems.

Selection CriteriaApplicants 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 support in generating innovative open standard based solutions related to IT network and telecommunication systems and services.

• Demonstrated ability to apply lateral thinking to contribute ideas and solutions in a complex environment, utilising best practice principles, methods and processes related to contemporary network administration issues.

• Working knowledge of industry standard security frameworks (for example: ASD Essential 8, ASD ISM, NIST Cyber Security Framework, ISO/IEC 27000-series) and IT service management practices (for example: 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 Shibu Rajappan on 0483 074 770, 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 StatementThe 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.Appointments may be made from this process within a 12-month period to positions that may be permanent, contract or casual, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.