D e p a rt m e n t o f E d uc a ti o n
S T AT EM EN T O F D U T I ES – M ay 2 0 0 9
Title IT Consultant
Number Generic
Division Corporate Services
Branch Information & Technology Services
Section As specified
Sub-Section/Unit/School N/A
Supervisor Specified Manager
Award/Agreement Tasmanian State Service Award
Classification General Stream Band 6
Employment Conditions Permanent, full-time, 73.5 hours per fortnight, 52 weeks per
year including 4 weeks annual leave. The position may involve
frequent intrastate travel and occasionally, interstate travel. Staff
employed in this position may be required to be available to
work outside normal hours (including being on call) to meet
specific needs or deadlines on a regular basis.
Location Region - South.
The Role
Undertake consultancies in information technology in one or more of the following areas:
technical support of IT infrastructure including desktop PC equipment and associated information
technology peripherals, networking equipment and servers
software support and development projects
client support
consultancy and planning.
Level of Responsibility/ Direction and Supervision
Responsible to the Manager for the successful co-ordination and conclusion of activities or projects
on time and within resources allocated. Responsible for small teams formed within the Section from
time to time. Advice provided is often of a critical nature.
The officer works under limited supervision from the Supervisor. Professional and technical guidance
will be provided for more complex undertakings and the officer may receive supervision and
leadership from other senior ITS staff for specific projects work. The officer will generally be
required to work unsupervised with a significant level of autonomy in decision making.
D e p art me n t of E d uc at ion
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Primary Duties
1. Undertake general help centre tasks, including providing quality hardware and software support,
including fault diagnosis and problem resolution and providing operational advice to clients in the
effective use of information technology hardware, software and services.
2. Undertake or project-manage consultancies associated with computer networks technical
support.
3. Undertake or project-manage consultancies associated with software development, installation,
maintenance and support of corporate applications.
4. Undertake high level investigations related to information technology hardware and software
including providing expert technical advice and support to senior Information and Technology
Services staff.
5. Provide leadership, training and professional development to other branch staff.
6. Development of relevant documentation and implementation of appropriate standards and
procedures by staff in servicing clients on IT infrastructure.
Selection Criteria
Employment in the State Service is governed by the State Service Act 2000 and employment decisions
must be based on merit. A decision relating to appointment or promotion is based on merit if:
an assessment is made of the relative suitability of the candidates for the duties; and
the assessment is based on the relationship between the candidates’ work-related qualities and the
work related qualities genuinely required for the performance of the duties; and
the assessment focuses on the relative capacity of the candidates to achieve outcomes related to
the duties; and
the assessment is the primary consideration in making the decision.
Work-related qualities might include; skills and abilities; qualifications, training and competencies;
standard of work performance; capacity to produce required outcomes; relevant personal qualities;
and demonstrated potential for future development.
The following specific selection criteria must be addressed by candidates in this context. The
nominated role and duties contained in this statement of duties must also be used to assist in the
interpretation of these selection criteria.
1. Proven high level ability in computer systems technical support including desktop PC equipment
and associated information technology peripherals, networking equipment and servers in
technologies relevant to the Department.
2. Proven high level ability in software development, installation, maintenance and support including
systems analysis, design, programming, testing and documenting, in technologies relevant to the
Department.
3. Proven strategic, conceptual, analytical and creative skills including the ability to identify relevant
issues, develop solutions and set priorities.
4. Proven experience in IT consultancy including an understanding of contemporary IT concepts and
the ability to exercise sound judgement.
5. Strong written and verbal communication, liaison, and interpersonal skills for effective
communication at all levels, including the ability to prepare user-friendly documents and manuals
that ensure attention to detail including appropriate compliance with IT operating and technical
standards.
6. An ability to lead a small team of computer professionals with demonstrated interpersonal, work
management and scheduling skills.
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Requirements
Essential o Where this position is working extensively in schools and colleges the
Commissioner has determined that the person nominated for this position is
to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up employment in this
position.
Desirable o Appropriate post secondary qualification and/or industry experience relevant
to the position. At least three years experience in the delivery of IT support
and infrastructure services. A current drivers licence.
Working for the Department of Education
The Department is responsible for providing public education, vocational education and training, adult
and community education, and library and archive services throughout Tasmania.
Our strategic focus is centered on achieving the Tasmanian Government’s priorities for education,
training and information services. These priorities are expressed through the goals of the Student at
the Centre plan, Qualifications and Skills for Tasmania Tomorrow, the Community Knowledge Network
strategy and Tasmania Together.
Our strategies aim to transform the way Tasmanians access education, training and information
services, provide a fresh and exciting approach to lifelong learning and build an education system that
realises the full value of every Tasmanian’s creative and productive spirit.
State Service Principles and Code of Conduct
Employment in the State Service is governed by the State Service Act 2000. All employees are
responsible for ensuring that the standards of behaviour and conduct specified in the State Service
Principles and Code of Conduct are adhered to. Employees who breach the code of conduct may
have sanctions imposed.
The State Service Principles and Code of Conduct are contained in the State Service Act 2000 and can
be found on the State Service Commissioner’s website at: http://www.ossc.tas.gov.au together with
Commissioner’s Direction No. 2 State Service Principles. All employees must read these and ensure
they understand their responsibilities.
All employees are expected to utilise information management systems in a responsible manner in line
with the DoE Condition of Use policy statement located at Department of Education: Information
technology policies
Supervisors are responsible for promoting, and for ensuring all practices within their area follow the
principles of OH&S and Managing Diversity, including Equal Employment Opportunity. All employees
are expected to promote and uphold the elimination of workplace harassment. Workplace
discrimination, bullying or harassment are considered to be breaches of proper standards of conduct
and behaviour and are illegal.
State Government workplaces and vehicles are non smoking environments.
Employees who do not have access to the above resources electronically must obtain a hard copy
from their supervisor, or by contacting HRMB on 6233 7048.
Category/funding/restrictions: Permanent. Cost code: A092
Office use only: APPROVED BY HRM DELEGATE: 103974 - Deputy Secretary Corporate Services/960249 –
Director Human Resource Management – May 2009
Instrument to Vary Establishment: 135-2000/01, 308-2003/04, 162-2006/07, 237-2007/08 & 197(4)-2008/09
Date Duties and Selection Criteria Last Reviewed: 02/09 SAS