AddressJob Description
Location: Various
Job type: Part time / From 24/10/2022 - 20/10/2023
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Administration/Secretarial
Reference: 1300822
Selection Criteria
SC1 Demonstrated ability to design, develop, and maintain ASP.NET web applications in a professional setting
SC2 Demonstrated experience working with databases in an enterprise environment
SC3 Excellent communication skills and client service focus
SC4 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to leadership in respect to IT systems with the goal of improved service delivery
SC5 Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others
Role
This position has up to 30 recall days per annum.
Will usually be a member of the leadership team who is accountable for the development and delivery of key services that are integral to the effective operation of a school/s. Provides a range of services and/or undertakes the analysis of complex problems that form part of the policy framework.
A school or group of schools would need to have the necessary diversity and complexity to create a role at range 5. Management of a major school or district initiative, project or Department targeted strategy would be an indicator depending on the breadth of management responsibilities.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee's position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Responsibilities
Required skills and experience:
- Write well-designed, maintainable, and testable code
- SQL (Microsoft T-SQL desired, but transferrable skills will be considered)
- ASP.NET (C#, Visual Basic)
- HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Comprehensive understanding of the SDLC
- Proven track record of success working in a diverse team
Desired skills and experience:
- Experience with Web Services development and API
- Confidence, self-motivation, and a desire to be challenged
- Aptitude and willingness to learn new technologies
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in software/application development
Key Performance Indicators
- Perform VSV’s software development function
- Gather requirements and develop bespoke applications
- Maintain existing VSV in-house applications
- Investigate any reported bugs or system issues and take remedial action to resolve them efficiently and with minimal disruption to VSV users
- Maintain technical documentation and deployment repositories
- Meet key metrics set by Executive and ICT Manage
Benefits of working with us
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, our people enjoy a range of rewards:
- Great work/life balance
- Contribute in a meaningful way to the education of young people
- Family-friendly
- Flexible working arrangements and generous leave, including school holidays
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS Commitment
The Department of Education and Training is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms – gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces.
Child Safe Standards
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the Department’s exemplar available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx
DET Values
The Department’s employees commit to upholding DET’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET’s Values complement each school’s own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the DET values is available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/workm/Pages/Public-Sector-Values.aspx
Other Information
VSV employs a hybrid rostering system of remote and onsite work. The successful applicant will be required to work onsite at Virtual School Victoria, 315 Clarendon Street, Thornbury on their rostered onsite day(s).
Applications should be prepared in a standard font, preferably Arial or Calibri, at size 11 or 12. Pages should be single sided and have well delineated sections using clear headings.
Applicants are advised to include:
- A cover sheet providing the name of the applicant, record number (where applicable), home and email address, telephone number and a telephone number where the applicant can be contacted during business hours.
- A specific response to each of the five selection criteria of no more than one page per criterion.
- A separate curriculum vitae that is a summary of experience and qualifications.
- The names of three referees including contact details, current or past position and relationship to the applicant, and a short explanation as to which selection criteria each referee can best comment on.
Late applications will not be accepted.
Please note, due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are currently prioritising applications with current valid working rights in Australia and candidates who are not affected by travel restrictions.
Conditions of Employment
- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
- Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
- A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
- Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
Vaccination Requirement
For positions in special settings, a person is not eligible for employment unless they meet the vaccination requirements on commencement in the position.
Location Profile
Virtual School Victoria:School Context
Virtual School Victoria (VSV) is one of the largest State Government schools in Victoria. Previously known as Distance Education Centre Victoria, our history dates back to 1909. Our teaching model is based on the most extensive evidence-based research conducted into virtual learning in Australia. VSV is a warm, welcoming community that enables staff to thrive through a supportive environment, collaboration and professional learning opportunities.
About the VSV Online Team
We are a creative and talented team that is passionate about the delivery of accessible and engaging online education. We ensure the relationship between learning outcomes, resources and activities is explicit and aligned with the application of current web design, design thinking and UX principles.
