HOW TO APPLY
Your application must include:
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a covering letter outlining your interest in the position
a statement of your suitability against each of the Key Selection Criteria
your current curriculum vitae containing names, postal addresses, telephone
numbers and where available, e-mail addresses and facsimile numbers of three
referees who will provide references when required, and
a completed Job Application Sheet.
Your application should also include the following details:
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Educational, professional and other relevant qualifications
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Relevant work experience
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If successful, period of notice required to join
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Details of service with other educational institutions, public authorities and
military service where applicable
RMIT’s Vocational Education and Training Sector (TAFE Sector) cannot employ persons who
have within the last three years received a Voluntary Departure Package from any Victorian
Public Sector Department or Government Agency.
The University also has restrictions relating to the re-employment of ex-staff members who had
left RMIT with Voluntary Departure Packages, redundancy or negotiated separation packages.
The nature of the restrictions depends on individual cases.
Do not send valuable original documents or exhibits with your application, as articles may be
lost in transit.
Written applications quoting the relevant reference number should be addressed to:
RMIT University
Faculty of Life Sciences
Attn: Judy Wojcik
Bundoora West Campus
PO Box 71
Bundoora Vic 3083
OR emailed to judyw@rmit.edu.au
Please endorse the envelope "APPLICATION - CONFIDENTIAL"
Position Description – Information Technology Trainee – Certificate IV in Network Management
JOB APPLICATION SHEET
PLEASE COMPLETE ALL DETAILS LISTED BELOW AND EMAIL THIS SHEET
WITH APPLICATION TO judyw@rmit.edu.au or post to the address below.
Reference No
Position Title
Family Name
Title
Given Name(s)
Home Address
Postcode
State
Email Address
Telephone
Home
Work
Citizenship
Resident Status if not Australian
APPLICATIONS ADDRESSED TO
RMIT University
Faculty of Life Sciences
Attn: Judy Wojcik
Bundoora West Campus
PO Box 71
Bundoora Vic 3083
or email to judyw@rmit.edu.au
FOR PEOPLE SERVICES USE ONLY
HR system updated and acknowledgement sent
Date
Initial
Position Description – Information Technology Trainee – Certificate IV in Network Management
POSITION DESCRIPTION
1.
POSITION SUMMARY
Position Title:
Position Number:
Time Fraction:
Tenure Status:
Classification:
Salary Range:
Division:
Faculty:
Department:
Campus Location:
2.
Information Technology YES Trainee
Traineeship – Certificate IV Network Management
The Traineeship is available under the Youth Employment
Scheme and is open to applicants under 25 years of age.
Full-time
2 years (Network Management)
National Training Award
As per the national training wage
Education and Training
Life Sciences
Faculty IT Team
Based at the Bundoora campus but may be required to work at
other campuses of the University.
THE UNIVERSITY
RMIT University is a multi-level dual sector education, training and research service organisation,
offering programs ranging from certificate level vocational programs through tailored programs
for industry and community clients, to post-graduate research programs. The University has
several companies that are responsible for commercial activities relating to the University’s core
functions.
The University’s goal is to create and sustain a distinctive world-class university at the forefront
of technical and professional education and real-world research, through continuous improvement
and with all staff committed to quality management processes. As a world-class university, RMIT
will be recognised as a leader in its teaching and learning processes, research activities and
community services.
3.
THE FACULTY OF LIFE SCIENCES
The Faculty of Life Sciences is located principally on the Bundoora West Campus of RMIT.
Located at this campus are:
 School of Medical Sciences
 Department of Biotechnology and Environmental Biology
 Department of Complementary Medicine,
 Department of Nursing and Midwifery.
Located on the City campus of RMIT is the VET sector
 Department of Health & Biological Sciences.
The Faculty provides a comprehensive range of VET, undergraduate and postgraduate courses in
the life sciences. In keeping with the traditions of RMIT, these courses give particular emphasis to
practical and vocational applications of the skills and knowledge taught.
Position Description – Information Technology Trainee – Certificate IV in Network Management
The commercial activities of the Faculty are coordinated by the Industry Training and Consultancy
Unit. Among the Unit’s activities are the running of short courses, tendered projects and
customising training programs for industry, both on and off-shore.
The Faculty is continuing to develop and expand its already extensive research activities, with the
goal of conducting high quality research to the benefit of the Australian community. Research is
concentrated within areas relevant to environmental management, fitness, maintenance of health
and prevention, early diagnosis and treatment of disease. The increased skills and knowledge
gained through research flow directly to the undergraduate programs.
4.
JOB SUMMARY
The appointee will provide professional IT support as a member of the Faculty of Life Sciences IT
Support Team. This will include Helpdesk operation and support, basic PC support, the update and
maintenance of the Faculty Hardware/Software database, network duties and other duties as
directed.
The appointee will undertake a traineeship operating over 2 years, during which time they will be
trained to Certificate IV level in Network Management..
5.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
The appointee will report to the IT Manager.
6.
SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES
Position Accountabilities
6.1
To provide an efficient and effective level of client support via direct desktop servicing or
operation of the Faculty Helpdesk.
6.2
Contribute to the overall delivery and support of technology solutions by: undertaking
tasks and duties assigned by supervisor; utilising existing knowledge; developing skills
through on-the-job learning and experience.
6.3
Ensure contribution to the highest quality service by adhering to the measures and
standards of the position undertaken
6.4
Assist the group’s development by: promoting a spirit of team membership; assisting other
staff when required.
6.5
Contribute to the development and programming of database systems that support the
Faculty T&L activities as required.
Personal Development
6.6
To assume joint responsibility for career development by actively participating in various
activities and producing a jointly agreed development plan identifying key areas, which
will assist in your personal and professional development.
6.7
Undertake combined on and off the job structured training. The training component will
be based on an industry developed training package involving learning units based on
available industry competency standards.
Position Description – Information Technology Trainee – Certificate IV in Network Management
7.
QUALIFICATIONS
The trainee will have some experience working with computers and potential to learn and develop
with training. After successful completion of training through practical learning experience on the
job, off the job, or a combination of on and off the job training the trainee will obtain a Certificate
IV in Network Management or Database Administration.
8.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
8.1
Experience / Knowledge
8.1.1
8.1.3
Potential to demonstrate the ability to provide professional IT support in a customer
focused environment.
Experience in working with a variety of different computer applications, such as email,
web-based systems, office-type applications and pcs.
Experience in working with database and web applications.
8.2
Skills and Abilities
8.2.1
8.2.2
8.2.3
Ability to work as a team member.
Ability to cope with a variety of tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Demonstrated ability to show initiative, to work at times without supervision and to be
able to organise the workload to ensure timely completion.
8.3
Personal Qualities
8.3.1
8.3.2
The incumbent should have good interpersonal skills.
Ability to be flexible and willing to take on new challenges.
8.1.2
9.
RELEVANT INFORMATION
The appointee, if over 18 years of age, must sign a training agreement, if under 18 years of age, a
parent or guardian must sign on the appointee’s behalf. These agreements set out the training
and supervision an employer must provide for the trainee, as well as the obligations as an
employee under this program.