Manage IT platforms, relevant databases & provide support in relation to IT issues. Ongoing, Full-Time opportunity. VPS Grade 4: $97,955 - $111,142 plus superannuation. The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking an IT Coordinator to provide a critical role at Marngoneet Correctional Centre. About the Business Unit Marngoneet Correctional Centre and Karreenga Annex is a medium security facility that houses a mix of sentenced and remand men and is located 6km north-west of Lara, 20km from the centre of Geelong and about 70km from Melbourne. The role of the facility is to contain men in custody safely, securely and humanely, focusing on the individual needs of the men with the aim of providing a successful transition back into the community or on their continued journey through the prison system. The facility has a strong focus on achieving positive outcomes and provides a range of engaged services. Our highly skilled workforce provides supervision and case management and are dedicated to enhancing opportunities to strengthen prisoner pathways. About the Role The IT Coordinator will fill the role of ensuring effective IT support is delivered in accordance with the Corrections Victoria IT Support Policy and Technology Services Policies. The role provides assistance in IT support to staff and prisoners and associated resources. This position will be involved in researching of new and existing IT platforms for our two annexes, Marngoneet and Karreenga. The role has the responsibility for ensuring that operational and prison related IT applications are effective and able to service demand. Some of your duties will include: Provide technical advice and support to staff in relation to department IT resources and local IT resources. Manage the local IT applications (Microsoft Access, Excel and SQL) and data collection tools for staff. Manage the implementation and ongoing maintenance of the prisoner network, prisoner computers and stand-alone systems to ensure compliance with local policy. 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: Highly developed computer skills and demonstrated knowledge and experience in the successful planning, coordination and management of effective computer applications and IT systems. Demonstrated technical support expertise and ability to explain technical concepts to suit the audience. Qualifications & requirements Experienced IT professional with a min 5 years' experience and can demonstrate experience working with management systems including Microsoft Access/Excel and SQL based data. 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.
