▷ Apply Now: Manager Technology and Communications

Division: Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Level 5, $105,167 - $114,938 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2024)

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026

Overview

Perth Modern School, a proud public school, is Western Australia's only fully selective school for academically gifted students in Years 7 to 12. The school honours rich traditions, empowers those present and shapes the future for gifted and talented learners and leaders. Staff emphasise the importance of connection and relationships in the process of listening, thinking and learning together. We partner with students, families, carers, and alumni, to successfully navigate change and improve student outcomes; a community where everyone belongs. In the early years, this means ensuring every student is known and understood, their needs and unique potential nurtured. As students progress, they are supported as self-motivated learners and leaders who are courageous, curious, compassionate, committed and collaborative, encouraged to pursue their dreams, and resourced to achieve both academic excellence and positive wellbeing.

Perth Modern School is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Manager Technology and Communications with strong interpersonal and technical skills to join our dynamic team.

Responsibilities

In this leadership role, the successful applicant would be responsible for designing, planning, implementing and managing the school’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) network and infrastructure, including audio-visual requirements at the school’s performance venues. You would develop, implement, monitor and review ICT and security policies and procedures to ensure robust data protection. Additionally, you will oversee risk management, contingency planning, system backups and disaster recovery processes. This role may include the management of a small team of ICT and performance venue technical staff, and external contractors. As the primary technical advisor for the school’s ICT administration, this role involves close collaboration with the Manager Corporate Services, the ICT Committee, and central office. Strong communication skills and the ability to confidently engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, including educational staff and external providers, are highly regarded.

Qualifications and Eligibility

- Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.

- Obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and

- Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two work-related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.

Your application should include:

- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position

- A three to four (3-4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF

- Demonstrated skills and experience in the administration of IT infrastructure and services, including servers, storage and local area networks.

- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the development and application of IT Service Management processes.

- Demonstrated well developed analytical and problem-solving skills relevant to the operational maintenance of IT networks.

- Demonstrated well developed oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to liaise on issues relevant to the operation of the networks and establish and maintain collaborative working relationships within a team environment.

- Demonstrated well developed capacity to manage people and projects within available resources to achieve expected outcomes.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS991042

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.

- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and

- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Close

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 27 October 2025

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