IT Manager ES 1-4

Job Description

Applications close Sunday 16 February 2025 at 11.59PM Overview Work type: Full time Salary: Salary not specified Grade: Ed Support Level 1-Range 4 Occupation: Education and Training Location: Southern Metropolitan Reference: 1464042Selection 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 school. 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. Role Attendance may be required and is negotiable with the Principal. Leave purchase allowance is applicable. Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions. Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations. Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal. Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school. Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers. Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives. An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee’s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher. Responsibilities Undertake systems design, program design and specification and direct programming changes necessary to enhance, modify or maintain a computer system. Evaluate and report on the operational efficiency of computer systems in production, making recommendations for improvement where appropriate. Examine and report on the efficiency and effectiveness of hardware configurations, software operating systems, data transmission networks and generalised software packages. Develop and conduct training programs for computer systems users. Modify and adapt accepted methods and guidelines and interpret and analyse complex data across several sub-disciplines. Develop techniques and procedures that will affect work practices beyond the work place. Manage a technical program with a broad scope across the school. Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position. 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: 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: This position is 38 hours per week. Four days at Melton South Primary School and one day at Eynesbury Primary School per week. Location Profile Melton South Primary School (MSPS) was established in 1923 and is situated in the Shire of Melton approximately 35km west of Melbourne. The school caters for a well-established residential neighbourhood. The original rural school is now the administration area of the present school. Development of new housing estates has resulted in significant enrolment increases. In 2024 there are 949 students enrolled with 1 Principal, 3 Assistant Principals, 2 Teaching and Learning Coaches, 65 Generalist Teachers, 1 Literacy Intervention teacher, Tutors, 33 Educational Support staff, 1 Student Counsellor, 1 Social worker and 2 Speech Pathologists. There are 43 classes, all of which were single year level classes. AT MSPS we administer, collate and analyse student data to inform teaching and learning as well as Intervention programs. We use High Impact Teaching Strategies including setting goals, structured lessons, explicit teaching, collaborative learning, multiple exposures with an ongoing focus on differentiated teaching supported by an external consultant. We constantly strive to adopt best practice by keeping informed of new initiatives based on educational theory and research. The school offers a range of well-resourced specialist subjects including French, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Mathematics), Visual Arts, ICT (Information Communication Technology) and Physical Education. ICT is utilised to enhance teaching and learning programs with a school funded netbook program for Prep to Year 6. The school prides itself on its inclusive approach catering for ethnic diversity. We are strongly committed to creating and supporting a school wide culture and environment that recognises and enhances student well-being. MSPS has a focus on regular and consistent school attendance. Embedded in the school culture at MSPS is that everyone has the right to be safe, respected and to learn. We have an embedded School Wide Positive Behaviour program and are a lead school in the Respectful Relationships program. Our vision is to create a safe and respectful environment that fosters a growth mindset in all stakeholders to achieve excellence. Our mission is to be a progressive community who leads the way. Together we create motivated, respectful learners who achieve excellence. 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 Applications close Sunday 16 February 2025 at 11.59PM #J-18808-Ljbffr