Description:
The Team:
Exciting opportunity to join an innovative team managing digital infrastructure technologies. Providing support to the Department of Health by managing storage and server resources. Focus on ongoing professional and career development.
The Role:
In partnership with Department of Health (DoH) stakeholders, and under the direction of the Manager - Servers, the Senior IT Officer - Servers will support operational management of DoH computer, storage and core infrastructure to ensure continuity of service delivery.
The senior IT Officer - Servers will undertake research, analysis and technical activities required to design, develop, commission, maintain, administer and support both in-house and externally provided IT computer and storage infrastructure services.
You will need to:
1. Administer and support DoH computer and storage environments, including:
- Assist with server and storage design and development.
- Plan, assist and implement system upgrades.
- Report, track, troubleshoot and resolve issues.
2. Provide second and third level technical support.
3. Undertake investigations and research related to server and storage administration and support, security, integration and overall lifecycle management.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment: ICT, Level 2
Fixed term, full time, day worker with on-call position, working 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.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- 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.
Eligibility:
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Current Driver’s Licence
- Degree or tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline
- Relevant IT industry experience
Applicants should note, the position features:
- Some regular out of hours work may be required to meet specific needs or deadlines
- Participation in a rostered on-call team to provide out of core hours support may be required
- Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of 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:
- Senior IT Officer - Servers ICT2.docx
Application Guide:
- 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.
*applications from agencies will not be accepted for this role.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Nigel Swanson
Manager - Servers
Phone number: 0439 735 923
Email address: nigel.swanson@health.tas.gov.au
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