IT & Innovation Co-ordinator
To assist with the integration and development of innovative IT systems and strategies that assist with the day to day operations at Wombat Housing.
Summary about this job
Networks & Systems Administration
Company: Wombat Housing and Support Services
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Part Time
Salary: $40,000 - $44,999 plus superannuation
Phone: +61-2-6853-6909
Fax: +61-2-3599-9846
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Detail information about job IT & Innovation Co-ordinator. Terms and conditions vacancy
About the business
Wombat Housing and Support Services is one of the largest providers of housing related support services to people in the Western Metro Region. We are a non profit community based organisation managed by a Board. All of our services are free.
The culture of Wombat is about:
- Integrating new programs and ideas
- Providing services that are accessible, transparent, fair & equitable
- Being sensitive to diversity in all its forms
- Recognising the right of all age groups to access appropriate services, including children, young people and older people
- Cross program service delivery
- Embracing and generating change that is positive
- Accountability, inquiry and reflection
- Hearing and accounting for different views
- A workforce representing diversity in experience, age and ability
- Valuing staff and encouraging wellbeing
- Providing a flexible and supportive work environment.
Wombat's existing services include:
- Support & advocacy for social housing tenants
- Support programs for Department of Health and Human Services youth clients
- Transitional support services for Families, Single People and Youth
- Support programs for young people on parole and leaving care.
Wombat is also the auspice for the Western Homelessness Networker.
About the role
The IT and Innovation Co-ordinator is responsible for the development and implementation of a range of high quality and efficient systems and procedures to support the day to day operation or Wombat Housing and Support Services, particularly relating to innovation.
Scope
With the support of the EO, the Management Team and the Administration Support Team the IT and Innovation Co-ordinator will play a critical role in the smooth running of the organisation
Reporting and Accountability
The position reports to Wombat's Executive Officer.
Support and Supervision
The IT and Innovation Co-ordinator will participate in regular support and supervision meetings with the EO.
Duties
To carry out the duties in accordance with the philosophy, policies, work practices and protocols of Wombat Housing and Support Services, particularly the following:
- To liaise with key IT contractors and developers to manage & maintain an efficient computer network
- To assist in the development & management of internal databases
- To assist with integration of technology into Wombat systems and processes
- To maintain an up-to-date website & social media presence
- To develop, monitor and maintain office systems such as Document Control, communications and booking systems
- To assist the management team by finding solutions to system limitations, researching major purchases, and facilitating system upgrades.
- To co-ordinate property and building matters (e.g. maintenance, security, storage, assets, contractors)
- To co-ordinate & produce reports as required
- To assist with the extraction and analysis of data
- To assist the EO and General Manager on office related issues as directed
- Contribute to the development of the policies, programs and procedures of Wombat Housing & Support Services
- Other duties as directed by the EO.
Benefits and perks
Wombat is a family friendly community organisation committed to supporting some of the most marginalised people in our community. We place a strong emphasis on the wellbeing of our staff and ensure all workers are adequately supported and supervised and we aim to be an employer of choice. We are based out of the old Melrose Hotel in North Melbourne and are close to public transport and parkland.
Skills and experience
Key Selection Criteria
- Experience in IT systems including the ability to liaise with an offsite IT contractor
- Experience in developing systems that incorporate an innovative use of IT
- Experience in the development and maintenance of data-bases
- A high level of skill in office related software packages
- Experience and management in development and implementation of organisational processes such as Document Control
- Ability to maintain an up-to-date website and social media presence
- Ability to undertake a broad range of defined tasks or special projects such as system development, researching one off purchases etc,
- Experience in the production of high quality reports
- High level personal organisation and time management skills
- Proven ability to work independently and under direction
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for working as part of an effective team
- An understanding of privacy issues and a commitment to respectful service delivery
- Commitment to contributing to the development of the organisation and its desire to deliver quality services to people experiencing homelessness and related issues.
- Capacity and ability to communicate well with a diverse range of people.
All applications need to address the key selection criteria, provide a CV including the names and contact numbers of two referees (including most recent employer).
You can download the full position description (which includes code of conduct) here: https://www.wombat.org.au/about/employment/
Applications close: 9am on the 16th of July 2018.