Trainee Information and Communication Technology

Closing Date: 15 July 2008
Reference: 2008-0114
Department: Corporate Services

Building a better tomorrow
Wyong Shire is a leading tourist area with pristine beaches, lush national parks and diverse wildlife. Our residential growth is one of the highest in the state with almost 150,000 residents comfortably calling Wyong Shire home. At Wyong Shire Council we’re committed to creating a positive work/life balance by encouraging sustainable development and economic opportunities supporting strong, safe residential communities.

Building a better career
Wyong Shire Council has a culture which encourages career development, with on-going training and support to help you grow and achieve. Employees can take advantage of our great range of benefits including salary sacrifice options, Monthly Rostered Day Off, Work Fit health and wellbeing program and two active staff Social Clubs. We provide a friendly, fun atmosphere and encourage initiative and innovation to affect positive changes. A salary negotiable from $298.55 up to $754.60 per week, plus Superannuation is offered. The position will work out of Wyong Shire Council Chambers and operates within our Corporate Services providing a rewarding and stimulating work environment, supported by a strong team and management.

Building a better team
The Traineeship will be for a period of three years and a TAFE Certificate II in Information Technology is a pre-requisite for the position. It is a requirement of the position that the Trainee I&CT successfully completes a TAFE Certificate III (IT) after the first year, a Certificate IV (IT) after the second year and a Diploma in Information Technology at the end of the third year of the traineeship. The Trainee Information and Communications Technology (I&CT) will be a member of Council’s Information and Communication Technology Section. The I&CT Section encompasses the operations of Helpdesk, Desktop Administration, Network Administration, Infrastructure Administration, I&CT Projects and GIS. The I&CT Section carries out the functions related to the management and operation of Council’s Information and Communication systems.

Note: Applicants are required to respond to each selection criteria in their application or covering letter. Selection Criteria are detailed on the last page of this ad package.

How to apply
Applications should be made via email

Additional information
Rob Pleash – (02) 4350 5338.

See the remainder of this vacancy by downloading a Text version of this advertisement (RTF - 90 KB)

Page last updated: 19/06/2008