Description:
The role:
In partnership with Department of Health (DoH) stakeholders, and under the direction of the Manager - Network Communications, the Senior IT Officer - Communications will:
- Perform ICT infrastructure management, service delivery and support of the Agency’s statewide Health ICT network infrastructure assets, using contemporary IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) best practices to ensure continuity of service delivery.
- Undertake research, analysis and technical activities required to design, develop, commission, maintain, administer and support both in-house and externally provided IT network and communication services.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The Team:
The team is multi-skilled working with, but not limited to, the monitoring of Cisco and Meraki network equipment, Schneider power and cooling technologies, supporting PANDUIT structured cabling products to support a myriad of IoT devices, clinical and medical devices, and standard enterprise and clinical applications.
Details of appointment:
Fixed term, full time, day worker (with on-call) position working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 7 November 2025.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $98,255 to $103,069 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
- Generic Senior IT Officer - Communications ICT2 (July 2023) CSU.docx
Application Guide:
- Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.pdf
- Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1–2-page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Nigel Swanson
Position: Manager - Servers
Phone number: 0439735923
Email address: nigel.swanson@health.tas.gov.au
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