Narromine Shire Council

ICT Coordinator

About Narromine Shire Council

Narromine Shire Council covers an area of 5264 km2 and has a population of approximately 6444 in the rural townships of Narromine, Trangie and Tomingley and the surrounding rural areas. Narromine is located 40km from the regional city of Dubbo.

The identities and values of Narromine Shire have been shaped by the culture of the Wiradjuri People, early farmers and by our strong aviation and sporting history. Today, the Shire has a significant farming based industry that contributes nationally.

About the position

Narromine Shire Council is seeking a qualified and experienced person to join the organisation in the position of ICT Coordinator.

The primary purpose of this position is to assist with the management and support of Council's network servers, computer systems, communications and users while ensuring a high level of system availability, security, and customer service within a corporate environment. 

The position will also assist with the planning and implementation of ICT projects, including projects listed in the ICT strategic plan, as well as other operational projects when required.

To be successful in this position you will need to have:

• Class `C’ Drivers Licence.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar position or experience in technical support.
• Familiarity with networking concepts and troubleshooting.
• Sound knowledge in Microsoft server, desktop & office products.
• Proficient in managing and prioritising multiple projects.
• Good interpersonal skills, and an ability to impart information about technology and Council services to internal stakeholders.
• Good written skills including report writing.
• Advanced problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised.
• Able to work in a team environment.

It will be desirable for you to have: 

• Cert IV IT, Diploma IT or relevant vendor certifications
• Previous experience in Local Government or similar sector.
• Microsoft 365/Cloud services experience.
• Knowledge of Microfocus Content Manager software.
• Experience supporting Civica’s ‘Authority’ software.
• Sound knowledge of Cyber Security frameworks and practices.

The details relating to this position are:

• The position is graded 11 within Council's salary structure
• The salary range is from $70,199 to $79,424 per annum plus superannuation. The salary step is determined by an annual competency assessment. 
• 35 hour working week applies. NSC has a Flexitime system whereby 2.5 hours per week can be worked and accrued to be taken at a time convenient to you and your supervisor.
• Employment conditions are as per the Local Government (State) Award
• Narromine Shire Council promotes the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and diversity across our shire. People with a disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply
• To be considered for this position you must be an Australian resident or be the holder of a current valid Australian working visa.

How to apply

Before you apply for this position, please read the position description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position. You will be required to answer a few questions that relate to the criteria on the online application below. You will also be required to attach your current resume which should include two recent employment related referees. Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume. Council will only accept applications submitted online. Please include in your resume, evidence of qualifications that you possess. 

Please refer to the attached position description for the entire scope of essential and desirable criteria which all applicants must meet.

Pre-employment screening

Should you be shortlisted for interview, and are then selected to progress to the next stage following interview, you may be required to undergo the following pre-employment screening process as part of the selection process:

• A functional assessment (at Council's expense) including hearing and drug and alcohol testing
• Reference checks from your 2 work related referees
• Any other additional screening that may be relevant to the role
• Council will check the authenticity of certificates and qualification

Privacy Statement

As part of the recruitment process, Narromine Shire Council will be collecting information about you. This information is private information for the purposes of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act. This information will be included in the recruitment file and only accessed by members of the Recruitment Selection Panel. 

Contact and notes

Enquiries: Neville Attwater - Manager Information Technology 6889 9999

Closing date: Friday, 17th May 2024 at 5:00pm

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONCE YOU START TO COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION, YOU CANNOT SAVE IT AND RETURN TO IT LATER. WE WOULD RECOMMEND THAT YOU CREATE YOUR ANSWERS IN A SEPARATE DOCUMENT (EG WORD) AND THEN COPY YOUR ANSWERS INTO THIS PAGE WHEN YOU ARE READY. PLEASE TAKE THE TIME AND BE PREPARED WITH YOUR RESUME READY TO UPLOAD WHEN YOU COMMENCE THE PROCESS.

Good luck and we look forward to receiving your application