IT Consultant - Communications (515081)

The IT Consultant - Communications is responsible for delivering high level network infrastructure services to the Department of Health, using best practices from the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework. The Consultant will provide expert troubleshooting, operational solutions, network architectures, procedures and recommendations to key stakeholders and management with awareness of a Whole-of-Government (WoG) service provider framework.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Role:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Provide high-level consultancy, research and development, network architecture design and associated integration services as related to ICT communications technologies for the Communications Group, ICT management, DoH clients.<\/li>\n
2. Maintain and develop network monitoring and management tools, logs and reporting systems to verify the performance of network services delivered to DoH.<\/li>\n
3. Undertake specific projects and tasks within ICT Services as required by the Manager - Office of the Chief Information Officer.<\/li>\n
4. Maintain and improve the Group\u2019s service support processes including the development of networking policy, standards, procedures and work instructions.<\/li>\n
5. Assist the Team Leader, Network Communications by allocating and prioritising the Group\u2019s tasks and providing technical leadership, mentoring, coaching and professional development of team members and other branch staff.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

   Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.<\/span><\/p>\n

   The Network and Communications team:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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   • Support the Tasmanian health system<\/span><\/li>\n
   • Work across a dynamic team environment<\/span><\/li>\n
   • Focus on ongoing professional and career development.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

     Details of Appointment<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

     Permanent full time day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

     *notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant<\/span><\/p>\n

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     • 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 and part time vacancies.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

       Salary:<\/strong> $104,756 - $118,730 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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       • Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

         Eligibility:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

         Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:<\/span><\/p>\n

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         1. A Bachelor degree in Information Technology or a relevant discipline.<\/span><\/li>\n
         2. 5 or more year\u2019s recent working experience in ICT Networking.<\/span><\/li>\n
         3. Current Driver\u2019s Licence<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            The Head of the State<\/span> Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre\u2011employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:<\/span><\/p>\n

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            1. Conviction checks in the following areas:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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               1. crimes of violence<\/span><\/li>\n
               2. sex related offences<\/span><\/li>\n
               3. serious drug offences<\/span><\/li>\n
               4. crimes involving dishonesty<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                  1. Identification check<\/span><\/li>\n
                  2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                     How to Apply<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                     Apply Online. Please click the \"Apply\" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered. <\/span><\/p>\n

                     You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.<\/span><\/p>\n

                     Please note:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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                     • We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
                     • All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.<\/span><\/li>\n
                     • Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                       Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                       We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.<\/span><\/p>\n

                       Statement<\/strong> of <\/strong>Duties<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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                       • Generic IT Consultant - Communications ICT 3 (July 2023) CSU.pdf<\/a><\/li>\n
                       • Generic IT Consultant - Communications ICT 3 (July 2023) CSU.docx<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                         Applicant Guide<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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                         • Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
                         • Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                           For more information <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                           Jason Hicks
                           
                           Phone: 03 6270 5534
                           Position: Senior Manager - Digital Infrastructure Services
                           E-mail: jason.hicks@health.tas.gov.au<\/p>\n

                           Important information<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                           The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you. It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.<\/span><\/p>\n

                           To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au<\/a> and look for \u201cExisting applicant login\u201d where you can update your details<\/span><\/p>\n

                           The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.<\/em><\/span><\/p>"