Cadet ICT Officer

About the position:

The City has a unique and exciting opportunity available for a motivated person with an interest in information technology to join the ICT Services branch.

This position is offered as a full-time fixed term contract until September 2025 that will see the successful candidate support the daily operations of the City’s information communication and technology environment. Guidance, support and training will be provided by our experienced and welcoming ICT Services branch.

A commencement date can be negotiated with the successful candidate to accommodate study commitments.

Key accountabilities:

• Respond to enquiries from staff, service providers, site personnel and vendors to provide technical assistance and support.
• Provide support and maintain Windows Operating Systems and ensure alignment with best practices, standards and procedures
• Provide support and maintain mobility devices (iOS) direct to end users and through device management application.
• Maintain and support various types of hardware and software, ensuring high levels of availability and security

For further information view the position description: Cadet ICT Officer (Ref: 1133)

To gain a better understanding of the role, please call Kim McCoid, A/Coordinator ICT & IM Services on (08) 9956 6938.

Position requirements:

Candidates should have a Certificate IV in Information Technology and/or lesser qualification with entry level experience.  

All candidates must have the ability to learn and employ change management techniques, ability to proactively initiate corrective action to resolve issues, and a high level of interpersonal skills.  

Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.

Remuneration and benefits:

The Cadet ICT Officer position has a salary starting from $72,450 per annum or $36.6648 per hour, offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.

Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:

• Up to 20% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)
• 22 Annual Leave days per annum
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career opportunities
• Study Assistance
• Centrally located
• Free parking

About the City

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.

The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.

Interested in applying?

To be considered for this vacancy, you must include the following documents in your application:

1. A completed Application Form (to enable the E-Form, save the document to your computer desktop)
2. A current resume
3. A document addressing the following 3 selection criteria (maximum two A4 pages) providing examples to support your claims (please refer to the Candidate Information Pack for further details):
   1. A summary of experience and/or qualifications, outlining your suitability for the position;
   2. Ability to provide complete accurate information for documentation; and
   3. The ability to set priorities and manage the time of self in the planning and organising of work and work as part of a team and meet deadlines.

Applications should be emailed to the Chief Executive Officer at council@cgg.wa.gov.au or sent to: City of Greater Geraldton, PO Box 101, Geraldton WA 6531 by 4pm, Thursday 10 October 2024.