<p><strong>ABOUT THE POSITION</strong><br> <br> Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd is in the process of building its capacity to deliver technology in support of schools and catholic education into the future. A significant investment is being made in the <strong><em>Integrated Catholic Online Network</em></strong> (ICON) project, a collaborative project between Victorian Catholic schools and the four Victorian Catholic Education Offices in the Archdiocese of Melbourne and the Dioceses of Ballarat, Sale and Sandhurst.<br> <br> ICON will build on the Catholic tradition of working together to improve all schools by facilitating collaboration and pooling of resources and strategies to improve student learning across Victorian Catholic education to capitalise on and enhance the collective wisdom of Catholic educators and administrators. A core ICON strategy is to implement enterprise Student Information System (eSIS), enterprise Finance (eFIN) system and enterprise HR/Payroll (eHR) systems for 490 Victorian Catholic schools and offices (aka eAdmin solution).<br> <br> The Functional Specialist (eSIS) will be involved in the planning, design and oversight of the construction and support of the eAdmin solution. You will have an understanding of business needs and are able to provide advice on how to best leverage the solution capabilities. Specifically, you will have experience with:</p> <ul> <li>Applications used within the education sector for student administration ideally Synergetic with SQL server, timetabling, reporting</li> <li>Providing responsive and timely actions on level 2 issues</li> <li>Setting priorities and managing both support and project tasks</li> <li>Assist in SQL database queries</li> <li>System and functional testing in an integrated environment</li> <li>Collaborating with service management, and technical services teams</li> </ul> <p>As well as exposure to:</p> <ul> <li>Atlassian - Jira</li> <li>ALM v15</li> <li>Agile methodology</li> </ul> <p>The successful applicant will possess suitable qualifications, skills and experience as outlined in the <a href="https://cem.elmotalent.com.au/uploads/cem/files/PD-Functional_Specialist_eSIS-APRIL2021.pdf">position description</a> which includes tertiary qualifications in IT or related areas, signification experience in IT customer service, ITIL, as well as high level coordination skills and an ability to work well in a team environment. The successful applicant will also be subject to a Working with Children Check and a Criminal Record Check<em>.</em><br> <br> <strong>WHATS IN IT FOR YOU?</strong><br> </p> <ul> <li>salary range of between $90,000 to $115,000, plus 9.5% superannuation is negotiable for the right candidate</li> <li>professional development opportunities</li> <li>work/life balance</li> <li>enhancing the education of more than 150,000 students.</li> </ul> <p><strong>HOW TO APPLY</strong><br> Apply for this position through our <a href="https://cem.elmotalent.com.au/careers/careers/jobs">Careers Portal</a>. Please find the Position Description <a href="https://cem.elmotalent.com.au/uploads/cem/files/PD-Functional_Specialist_eSIS-APRIL2021.pdf">here</a> for further information and application requirements. All MACS vacancies can also be accessed via the <a href="https://www.cem.edu.au/Working-in-our-schools/Job-Search.aspx">Job Search</a> tab on the MACS website at <a href="https://www.macs.vic.edu.au/">www.macs.vic.edu.au</a><br> <br> Applicants <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>MUST</strong></span> provide the following:</p> <ul> <li>a separate statement addressing the Key Selection Criteria found in the <a href="https://cem.elmotalent.com.au/uploads/cem/files/PD-Functional_Specialist_eSIS-APRIL2021.pdf">position description</a>;</li> <li>a cover letter</li> <li>an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae</li> <li>the contact details for two employment referees (upon request).</li> </ul> <p>All enquiries to be directed to Lynda Davies at ldavies@macs.vic.edu.au or (03) 9267 0494.<br> <br> <strong>APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4.00pm, 29 April 2021</strong><br> <br> <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">NOTICE REGARDING COVID-19</span></strong><br> <strong><em>***MACS endeavour to continue with our hiring activities this time, however we may alter our recruitment procedure to align with applicable social distancing guidelines. This may include the use virtual meeting platforms. This approach may change in future, subject to the advice of relevant health authorities.</em></strong><br> <br> Recruitment Agencies - thank you for thinking of us, however we do endeavour to fill our opportunities through direct channels wherever possible. If we find that we do need agency assistance, we'll be in touch.<br> <br> <em>In applying for a position with Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS), you will be asked to provide certain personal information to enable your application to be considered. Any personal information that is provided to MACS in relation to an application for employment will be handled in accordance with MACS's obligations under the</em> Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). <em>To find out more about how MACS handles personal information, you are encouraged to read the MACS <a href="https://www.cem.edu.au/About-Us/Policies/Privacy-Policy.aspx">Privacy Policy</a> which can be found on the website.</em><br> </p>