EMPLOYMENT

Job Description Location: Western Region | Melton Job type: Part time / From 29/01/2024 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Education and Training Reference: 1386479 Selection Criteria SC 1. Demonstrated skillset working within a collaobrative team SC 2 Demonstrated problem solving experience involving IT within an educational setting. SC 3 Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills. SC 4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position. SC 5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management in respect to the work area. Role The ICT Network Support Officer assists in the management of the School¿s ICT infrastructure to ensure effective and responsive delivery for all ICT related services. This position will assist in the maintenance of the School¿s ICT related software, hardware, devices and services in the spirit of continuous improvement, ensuring the ICT provisions to the School Community optimally fulfill its vision. This position also has direct responsibility for the architecture of the Schools website and coordination of stakeholders to ensure content is developed and maintained The ICT Network Support Officer is responsible for the day-to-day support and monitoring of the ICT network whilst regularly consulting with the Principal. The ICT Network Support Officer act as one of the first points of contact for ICT enquiries from staff, students and external entities. This position performs a vital support role in the implementation of ICT services delivered to the school community. Consistency is vital in all aspects of this role as thedissemination of consistent, accurate information is essential. A position at this level is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school ommunity to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs. Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management. Prepare management plans in regard to the technical support provided Manage the flow of information to staff and students to ensure appropriate awareness of technical operations and safety Advise teachers and students on aspects of information technology and use in the school Investigate and report on the efficiency and effectiveness of system design Conduct training and instruction to school colleagues within the technical field Regularly interact with a range of external or internal clients to provide advice or specialist information. Responsibilities Conducts routine technical procedures and/or data collection, collation, and analysis Applies basic technical knowledge to diagnose and correct faults and problems with technical equipment Applies basic technical principles to enable the performance of a variety of interrelated technical tasks Contributes to a small project team providing technical support to a school/s Conducts training and/or instruction with respect to technical systems Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position. EEO AND OHS Commitment Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school. The Department of Education 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. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines). Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via marrungeducation.vic.gov.au 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: https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy DE Values The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department'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 department values is available at: https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview 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 Location Profile At Rockbank Primary School we are invested in our students, our staff, our families and our community. We pride ourselves on being a fabulous staff team who are passionate, who work together positively and collaboratively to make Rockbank Primary School the best school to work in and grow our students academically to their highest potential. Coupled with this we relentlessly promote and support the development of student¿s social and emotional wellbeing. At Rockbank Primary School we share a student-centred approach. There is strong support for children with additional needs with the school employing a Mental Health in Primary Schools Inclusion Leader to coordinate supportive structures such as our Social Skills and Social Emotional Learning Programs. There is also a dedicated Wellbeing space to support all our students. Our current Leadership structure includes a Principal, Assistant Principal who leads the Wellbeing program, a Curriculum Learning Specialist and Wellbeing Learning Specialist who implement a Mentoring/Coaching/Peer Observation program with staff to build teacher capacity. We are the Rockbank Primary School Team At Rockbank Primary School we celebrate student learning, achievements, accomplishments and growth. We are a school that value relationships as we continue to focus on and build a sense of team and community that develop the culture we are proud of. Rockbank Primary School has well established resources and programs and we continue to strengthen and build upon our resources as our team expands and changes, bring new skills and expertise. We are a leading school that values our staff and fully supports the implementation of the 2022 VGSA. The leadership team are proactive in all areas across the school, and these practices are valued by our staff. We model `life-long learning¿ for our students at Rockbank Primary School, and as our students, WE GROW OUR STAFF TO BE GREAT The opportunity for staff to be life-long learners is encouraged and supported by leadership, with the option of study leave to support a range of courses undertaken to build teacher capacity to improve student outcomes. Staff participate in ongoing Professional Learning Communities focussed on student improvement using data analysis to determine Individual Student Goals. All students at Rockbank Primary School have an Individual Education Plan. Our students benefit from the `Lunchtime Clubs¿ that are provided by both our teachers and ES team. We provide: Choir, Tech/ICT Club, Art Club, Community Crusaders ¿ The Garden Club, skipping, music/dance, quiet drawing and games. Rockbank Primary School is located in the old township of Rockbank adjacent to the Western Highway. The school was opened in 1868 and has a current enrolment of 380 in 2023, with this number rising steadily with the growth in this suburb. The school moved to its current location in 2009. The Rockbank Primary School motto 'Nurture. Believe. Achieve.' highlights the school's commitment to catering for the diverse needs of our students. Our school values of respect, learning, togetherness and safety, guide our practice and ensure that students have a clear understanding of the expectations and culture of our school. The school is developing a diverse cultural population as we continue to grow, which has been welcomed by an inclusive community. At Rockbank Primary School, we have developed an EAL framework to support students and families who have English as an Additional Language, which is supported by an EAL Coordinator and Multi-cultural Aide. In 2023 Rockbank PS our classroom structure consists of 16 classrooms, which includes: 4 Foundation classrooms, 5 x Year 1-2 classrooms, 5 x Year 3-4 classrooms and 2 x 5-6 classrooms. The school has Specialist subjects in Physical Education, AUSLAN, STEM and The Arts. Rockbank PS is a School Wide Positive Behaviour Support School and is also an early adopter of the Respectful Relationships program. Our school also provides OT and Speech Therapy to support identified students. Our school values are used as common language and underpin every decision; with the values linked to our school wide expected behaviours which are represented on our school matrix. Our school wide house system is used to support a team approach to achieving success with Peacock, Harrison, Missen and Fisher all equally represented. Come and visit us, we welcome school tours for our prospective students, families and staff.