Systems Officer

Parliament of SA
Job reference: 580277
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About Us

Part of the Joint Services Division, Parliament of South Australia, the Parliamentary Network Support Group (PNSG) is a dedicated team providing an extensive range of information and communication services to the Parliament of South Australia and Electorate Offices, including network management, computing services, and support for core Parliamentary applications and collaboration services.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to be part of a function that supports the Parliament of South Australia and play a valued role in ensuring the day-to-day operations of Parliament House are undertaken securely and without interruption, supported by modern and innovative technology solutions.

What We Offer

We are an apolitical organisation. This means we provide equal and unbiased support to all elected parliamentarians, their staff and the staff of the parliament. We play a key role in ensuring the operation of technology that supports the Parliament of South Australia in making the laws that govern our State.

Our workplace is close to public transport, the city centre, the northern parklands and the River Torrens. Our buildings are grand and steeped in history, spanning three distinct eras of our state, 1843, 1889 and 1939.

The PNSG team are supportive and collaborative. We provide time for training and will reimburse successful completion of certifications and exams. We aim to work 37.5 hours per week, from the office but also from home where required. Overtime is payable for out of hours work in addition to the salary. We offer favourable superannuation (Triple S) in addition to the salary and flexible, family supportive working arrangements.

You will be involved with a dynamic high-performing technical team, with cyber security as a focus, providing opportunity to make a real impact on our business operations. If you have the experience and expertise we're looking for, we encourage you to apply for this exciting, hands-on opportunity.

About the Role

The role sits within the PNSG Business Systems team and will work under limited direction to undertake a range of potentially complex and/or time sensitive technical activities for the Parliament of South Australia including the administration and support of numerous applications servicing Parliament House and Electorate Offices across the State.

The incumbent will need to take a collaborative and team-first approach and develop and maintain effective consultative and collaborative relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders and service providers.

This is a trusted role and is required to undertake duties, such as managing confidential and sensitive electorate data, requiring an elevated security clearance to Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Negative Vetting Level 1.

Special Conditions

This role has been classified as a position of trust. The incumbent is subject to a satisfactory criminal history / record check in line with Parliamentary policies and procedures.

The incumbent is required to:

• work after-hours and/or participate in an on-call roster, as required.
• hold a current driver’s licence and be prepared to drive to meet business requirements.
• refrain from any kind of political activity or involvement in electoral affairs.
• maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive client information.

Some intra/interstate travel involving overnight absences may be required.

The incumbent will be required to participate in the Parliament’s Performance Development Program and achieve performance targets as negotiated and mutually agreed with the Team Leader, Business Systems.

The incumbent may be required to be assigned to other positions at the same remuneration level across the Parliament.

Remuneration

ASH5 ($84,522 to $94,003 per annum)

37.5 hours per week (equivalent to $43.21 - $48.05 / hour).

Overtime payable for out of hours work in addition to salary.

Employer Superannuation Contribution Rate 11.0% in addition to salary.

Flexible, family supportive working arrangements.

Instructions for Applicants

Applicants must submit 4 mandatory documents as part of their application.

These documents are:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Pre-employment Declaration
4. Statement addressing the Essential Minimum Requirements using the STAR method

Any additional documentation that supports your application will be accepted.

Enquiries to:

Frank Prestia
Team Leader Business Systems
Phone: 8403 2335 

Applications close: 15/03/2024 5:00 PM