Job Description Location: Gippsland | Cockatoo Job type: Full time / From 11/11/2024 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Education and Training Reference: 1442231 Selection Criteria Demonstrated high-level Information Technology management experience. Demonstrated capacity to manage the work of other staff to develop procedures and guidelines relating to Information Technology within the College. Demonstrated ability and experience in organising and determining work priorities required of the IT Manager position. This will include the flexibility and responsiveness to undertake unscheduled or emergency work. Sound knowledge of the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position. Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management in respect to the work area. Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others. Role An IT Manager role at this range is distinguished by having some degree of professional autonomy to determine how targets and goals are achieved within clearly established directions or framework. Professional autonomy will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from a senior manager. An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include duties of a teacher as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students can only be required where it is an integral part of the employee's position or in circumstances where supervision is required individually or in groups up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher. Responsibilities Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility in this area. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to a senior manager, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Within the IT Manager role, responsibilities would include, but not be limited to: Managing all information and communications technology for the college, including:Staff Notebooks; College owned notebooks and desktop equipment; Server and network infrastructure in collaboration with the Specialist Technician; All technical-related liaison with relevant software support teams; Library software functions. Managing appropriate communications and flow of technical operations and notifications for all staff, students and relevant members of the school community, including:ICT Notifications; Account management, such as login sheets to students; Department of Education advisories and support requests. Providing advice, recommendations, and developments of aspects of information technology. Managing the delivery of administrative and/or operational services, including:Equipment, assets, processes and policies for optimal operation and support for teaching and learning; Proposals presented to leadership and the principal team; Purchasing, installing, configuring, and maintaining software, services, and hardware on a regular basis; Analysing existing processes and opportunities for developmental opportunities and publishing such optimised items without the need for consultation or approval. Conducting training and instruction to school colleagues with steps, guides and learning opportunities, including:Following Department of Education provided actions to instruct to colleagues; Training new software and processes to other school technicians. Undertaking specialist technical projects, including:Decommissioning outdated or problematic hardware and reinstalling new hardware in place; Undergoing major upgrades or performing changes; Investigating incidents, reports and one-off tasks for specific employees or government officials. Implementing non-standard technical systems and equipment to a specification. Adhering to privacy and student safety for all technical equipment. Explaining professional concepts and approaches to school stakeholders, colleagues, and staff. Providing professional services independently within defined school procedures, including:Professional qualified Communication Design practices, such as marketing, branding, producing and client liaison; Supporting school services and processes with internal professional services and instruction; Providing external professional technological and creative advice based on experience and practice, for reliance and opportunity for reputational development of the school, and to minimise time-delays and dependence of external entities and financial cost; Assured reduced mitigation for unexpected absences of the local technician and specialist technician; Crafting internal administration systems and process using methodology, templates and diagrams for documentation and presentation. Influencing operational leadership and strategic planning for school service delivery. Preparing and analysing reports from School databases to support decision making. Providing reports for school staff or stakeholders, requiring in-depth factual analysis, including assessments and recommendations for consideration by others, including:Curriculum influence on the technological development and process affecting student BYOD set up and the Notebooks for School Staff Program device set up; Proposal requests from leadership and the principal team to assist with strategic decisions based on the information and communications technology used in the college; Generating and producing reports on-demand for any technological area, such as internet access, device allocation; Routine meetings with the principal and education support leader for school service delivery for two-way discussion and instruction based on the information and communications technology used in the college. 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 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. 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. 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. Location Profile Monbulk College was opened in 1963 and is a Year 7-12, co-educational college with an enrolment of 560 students. It is located 50km east of Melbourne in the heart of the Horticulture Industry. Monbulk College provides a broad curriculum. In addition to offering a wide variety of VCE studies, the College offers the Vocational Major and VET courses and is part of a HeadStart cluster. The College has a well-established transition program and Information Communication Technology is used extensively. The college runs an Instrumental Music program and has a Sister School relationship with Ujiyamada Commercial High School in Ise-shi, Mieken, Japan and Schwerin Sports Gymnasium in Germany. Monbulk College is committed to maximising educational opportunities for all students, striving for ongoing improvement and enhancing our links with the wider community. #J-18808-Ljbffr