ICT Field Support Officer

WA Country Health Service; Shire Of Narrogin; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation: 12%

Salary packaging

Professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Flexible leave arrangements

Other allowances

Job summary

WA Country Health Service is seeking an ICT professional to provide information technology and communications support to clients across a rural and remote Western Australia region. The role involves configuring, installing, testing, monitoring and maintaining network and ICT hardware and software, and contributing to ICT projects.

Success hinges on clear communication, teamwork, and the ability to analyse and resolve ICT issues in a large public-sector environment.

Qualifications

• Communicates clearly and respectfully with patients, staff and stakeholders with a focus on great customer service.
• Works effectively as part of a busy team to deliver safe and timely ICT services in person and remotely.
• Able to analyse and resolve ICT issues in a large corporate environment.
• Able to analyse and resolve ICT networking issues in a Microsoft network operating environment.
• Prepares documentation and client advice to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Provides information technology and communications support and advice to clients.
• Configures, installs, tests, monitors and maintains network and ICT hardware and software.
• Provides input into ICT Projects in accordance with standards and industry best practice.

Skills

Clear communication

Teamwork

ICT issue analysis

Networking in Microsoft env

Documentation & client advice

Job description

Position Profile: This position provides information technology and communications support and advice to clients, configures, installs, tests, monitors and maintains network and ICT hardware and software, and provides input into ICT Projects in accordance with WACHS Standard Operating Environment, quality management procedures and industry best practice. The occupant of this position is required to demonstrate a positive commitment to modelling our organisational values, safety and quality improvement and the Code of Conduct in all aspects of their employment. Compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, standards and legislation including Confidentiality and Work Health and Safety policies is mandatory. This is a Permanent Full Time appointment.

Area Profile: The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.

Suitability Criteria

• Communicates clearly and respectfully with patients, staff and stakeholders with a focus on great customer service.
• Works effectively as part of a busy team to deliver safe and timely ICT services in person and remotely.
• Able to analyse and resolve ICT issues in a large corporate environment.
• Able to analyse and resolve ICT networking issues in a Microsoft network operating environment.
• Prepares documentation and client advice to a high standard.

Employee Benefits

• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information on superannuation click here
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location based allowances

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Zac Charlesworth on 0409 730 000.

Applicants are required to provide

• A statement addressing the suitability criteria, (maximum 3 pages) outlining your skills, experience, knowledge and what you will bring to the role
• A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) summarising your relevant experience and ability to meet the position requirements
• The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees, preferably including your current or most recent manager

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation. Further information about the role, including key duties please see the Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au ).

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process. Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other ‘similar’ vacancies within WACHS and/or the wider WA public sector. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours. Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.