Information Technology Officer

About this role

• Utilise your Information Technology expertise to provide support and advice at Western Plains Correctional Centre.
• Multiple ongoing full-time opportunities to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service.
• VPS Grade 3: $79,122 - $96,073 per annum plus superannuation.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is seeking an Information Technology Officer to provide a critical role at Western Plains Correctional Centre.

About the Business Unit

Western Plains Correctional Centre is a modern, maximum-security prison focussed on rehabilitation, housing up to 1248 people in custody. Western Plains features multi-purpose infrastructure which is adaptable to the evolving needs of Corrections Victoria and the people in our care. Modern amenities include medical wards, a cultural centre, and vocational training facilities.

Western Plains provides a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to individualised care which motivates, encourages and promotes reintegration into the community. Western Plains has advanced technology which improves security, streamlines operations and enhances connections for the people in our care.

Western Plains operates with three primary service teams: Workforce and Prison Services, Communities, and Safety and Operational Service which collaboratively deliver comprehensive services for people in our care, safety management, and corporate services. Through its innovative design and service model, Western Plains aims to create a thriving environment conducive to safety and positive behavioural change.

About the Role

This role is part of the Workforce and Prison Services (WPS) team, a team dedicated to delivering essential corporate and ancillary services support to prison operational teams and people in our care.

This position sits within the Information Technology Team, which supports the prison and prison staff in areas such as Application Development & Support, Infrastructure Support, IT Asset Management and Communications devices support.

The Information Technology Officer is responsible for supporting staff in use of the technology, hardware and applications support and assist in implementation projects at Western Plains. This role also involves supporting of video conferencing equipment and people in our care is use of in-cell device. This role acts collaboratively within Prison's Operations Team and other internal and external stakeholders.

Given the nature of this position, being a direct contact with people in our care role within the facility, you will be required to work predominantly on-site. You will be required to work flexible hours including weekends and public holidays and attend to urgent work as required. Appropriate remuneration will be applied in accordance with the Victorian Public Service Determination.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have the ability to:

• Experience in the provision of IT support and services and telecommunications and video conferencing equipment.
• Ability to understand, troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues.
• Proven experience in delivering high standard of service to internal customers.
• Ability to prioritise and plan workload to ensure compliance with deadlines and timeframes.
• High level of proficiency using the following suite of applications: Microsoft Windows 10/11, and Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
• Aptitude and willingness to learn new technologies.

Qualifications/requirements

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline such as information technology is highly desirable.

How to Apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.