At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and enhance IT systems for over 900 students and staff at KBCHS.
- Company: Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School, a vibrant and inclusive educational community.
- Benefits: Full-time role with potential for extension, supportive environment, and career growth.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace welcoming diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on student learning through technology.
- Qualifications: Experience in network administration and a proactive approach to IT solutions.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 $ per year.
This is a 6-month fixed term, full-time position commencing as soon as possible with possible extension and/or permanency. Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School (KBCHS) was established in 2006 and proudly provides quality secondary education for students in Years 7 to 10. With an enrolment of more than 900 students, the school is a diverse and inclusive community that brings together young people from a wide range of socio-economic, cultural and educational backgrounds.
Located approximately 600 kilometres east of Perth, Kalgoorlie-Boulder is a major regional centre with a proud history and a strong connection to the resources and mining industries. KBCHS is committed to working collaboratively with the local community and key partners to provide an innovative, engaging and supportive learning environment.
The Network Administrator will assist in maintaining a reliable, secure and effective Information Technology (IT) environment supporting more than 900 students and staff at KBCHS. The successful applicant will ideally be responsible for managing network infrastructure, user access and permissions, password maintenance, system backups, data security and disaster recovery processes.
They should also support compliance with software licensing, IT copyright obligations and relevant regulatory requirements, ensuring risks and potential breaches are identified and addressed appropriately. The role will provide practical technical support and advice across the College, including assistance with CCTV enquiries and collaboration with Department of Education IT Support and external providers to resolve hardware, software, connectivity and network issues.
The successful applicant will ideally coordinate system updates and maintenance, troubleshoot technical issues, respond promptly to system failures and contribute to improving the overall performance, reliability and security of the College’s IT environment. A proactive, solutions-focused approach is highly valued.
They will ideally provide practical support, advice and guidance to staff, helping build confidence and capability in the effective use of IT systems and ensuring technology continues to support teaching, learning and the broader operations of KBCHS.
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Eligibility includes being an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or having a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment, obtaining a valid Working With Children Check before starting, and consenting to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
Network Administrator employer: Department of Education, Western Australia
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Contact Details:
Department of Education, Western Australia Recruitment Team
