IT Asset Specialist

**Job no**: 494642
**Work type**: Permanent (Full-Time)
**Location**: Milton
**Categories**: Information Technology

**yourtown** is a trusted provider of services for young people, with a focus on mental health and wellbeing, long-term unemployment, prevention of youth suicide, child protection, as well as support for those experiencing domestic and family violence.

**yourtown** helps children and young people realise they have the ability to tackle whatever life throws at them. We help them to believe in their unique strengths, tenacity and self-determination. We recognise the courage and determination of children and young people when they reach out to **yourtown** for support.

Realise **your** potential at **yourtown**

**your opportunity**

The **IT Asset Specialist** will support the IT Operations Team to review, manage, and maintain the technology assets that enable the delivery of technology services to **yourtown**.

In this position, you will:

- Collaborate with IT leadership to thoroughly analyse and monitor our asset data to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Take ownership of developing and implementing robust asset controls, efficient processes, meticulous reconciliation procedures, and effective disposal strategies to optimise asset management throughout their lifecycle.
- Oversee the management, tracking, and maintenance of our asset budgets and financial resources.
- Proactively identify opportunities to enhance the efficiency and utilisation of our IT hardware assets, such as optimising usage, minimising downtime, and streamlining procurement processes.
- Managing and monitoring mobile phone, fleet, laptops, including tracking expenses & optimising usage.
- Manage stock controls and ordering of IT assets (laptops, mobile phones, peripherals (screens, keyboards, mice, docking stations, cables, headsets etc)
- Conduct laptop builds and other ah-hoc assistance required to the IT Operations team as required, including site visits (interstate and local).

**what we are looking for**

At **yourtown**, we believe positivity is powerful and the enabler of great things. We are all connected through our shared passion, commitment, and belief in young people, and are committed to helping young people see greatness in themselves.
- Demonstrated experience working in IT asset management, with experience in purchasing and receipting.
- Strong interest and understanding of computer systems, mobile devices, and tech products.
- Strong time management and organisational skills, with the ability to think laterally, and achieve deadlines in an environment of multiple competing priorities.
- Exceptional customer service skills, influencing, & networking skills, coupled with outstanding interpersonal skills, showcasing the ability to foster positive working relationships.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

**your benefits**

When you join **yourtown** you will be welcomed into a safe, inclusive, and diverse community and an established and reputable national organisation. We are a resilient, resourceful, and dedicated team who strive to make a difference and not accept the status quo.

Your employment experience will include:

- salary sacrifice options to increase your take home pay
- opportunity for flexible working arrangements. Most of our team split their work week between the office and home.
- access to Paylab to help you save on everyday items like groceries, pharmaceutical, automotive services, as well as things like clothing, books, electricals, furniture, and even holidays
- opportunities for internal and external professional development
- free access to LinkedIn Learning including over 16,000 learning modules
- a genuine focus on employee health and wellbeing
- yourWellness program includes free access to Calm & Centr Apps
- access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and members of your immediate family
- access to discounted private health insurance, banking and finance, insurance, and superannuation through our partner organisations
- an environment that genuinely values diversity and cultural capability and is an equal opportunity employer

**how to apply**

If you believe in the power of young people and in yourself, join team **yourtown** and have an amazing impact on the lives of young people, their families, neighbourhoods and the wider community in Australia.

**yourtown** has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and we believe that Safeguarding is a shared responsibility of all, for all.

**"In our team we value diversity, inclusivity and people who want to make a difference"**

**Position Description**

**Advertised**: 05 Mar 2024 E. Australia Standard Time
**Applications close**: