Network Administrator

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS889923This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2024Are 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.As Network Administrator, you will be responsible for maintaining the school's network and provide network administration throughout the school to maximise both educational and administrative outcomes. The successful applicant should ensure the integrity and reliability within the network system and administer risk management and contingency planning systems to support and enhance the learning environment. You will provide advice on technical issues associated with the network administration and will liaise with both internal and external stakeholders to resolve hardware, software, and network related issues.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.