The Computer Systems Administrator at Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre leads the school¿s ICT team and manages its technology operations, ensuring systems and services support teaching, learning and departmental requirements.

Responsibilities include providing strategic ICT advice, overseeing technical support and system maintenance, managing staff and procurement, implementing hardware and software solutions, and maintaining ICT assets, infrastructure and service standards.

Job details

About us:

The Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre is a Department of Education school, operating inside the Brisbane Youth Detention Centre at Wacol. Established in 2001, it is a purpose-built, state-of-the-art school which reflects the Queensland Government's vision of supporting and promoting the wellbeing and capacity of young people in detention.

Our staff are passionate about helping improve the knowledge, skills and abilities of our students, many of whom have had disrupted or negative schooling experiences. We seek to educate the whole person by providing opportunities for growth, development and learning, which will prepare young people for a balanced, worthwhile future.

Your opportunity:

As the Computer Systems Administrator, you will lead and manage the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) team and ICT operations of the school to ensure that the day-to-day aspects of the school's ICT systems are managed professionally and align with departmental priorities.

• Providing high level strategic advice, analysis and support to the senior management team in relation to ICT.
• Apply innovative techniques, ICT solutions, incorporating leading edge technology, to meet school requirements.
• Ability to interpret legislation, regulations and other guideline material relating to the operations and functions of the Department and school/college.
• Supervision and management of ICT team, including training, coordination of workflow processes, performance assessment and review as well as implementing occupational health and safety guidelines.
• Provide leadership ensuring that the team provides a high level of service and issue resolution in line with agreed performance standards.
• Develop and maintain standardised procedures and practices that will provide clients with appropriate guidance and advice on the use of ICTs for teaching, learning and professional development.
• Provide and initiate quality procurement support for goods and services and administrative ICT hardware and software, including the raising of purchase orders, ensuring compliance with the State Purchasing Policy.
• Contribute to the monitoring and management of the delivery and performance of ICT in the school ensuring that agreed levels of service are maintained in the provision of technical support, maintenance and repairs.
• Install and maintain systemic management and educational delivery systems in accordance with departmental information standards and policies.
• Provide expert technical advice and support on the selection, procurement and installation of new hardware and software, and as well as the enhancement of existing systems.
• Participate in service level and work practice reviews.
• Lead and manage the school's asset management including the registration and disposal of ICT hardware and software assets and participate in the yearly stock take.
• Lead and manage the day-to-day human, physical and financial resources to ensure the best use of available resources.
• Maintain a register of office equipment, hardware and software within the school and coordinate maintenance and repairs.
• Maintain administrative and procurement spreadsheets and databases and disseminate reports and listings as required.

Interested? To Apply: 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
• Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description 

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• MSR706768_26P Role Description (PDF, 306KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants