Position profile
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| Group | Information and Strategy Group |
|---|---|
| Unit | Data and Information Technology (DITU) |
| Classification | Executive Level 1 |
| Salary | $74,579 - $83,092pa + plus conditions under the AIHW Certified Agreement 2005-2008 |
| Position no. | B0210 |
| Notes | Part or full time ongoing position, or fixed term contract |
UNIX Systems Manager
Background
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has five Groups: Information and Strategy; Business; Health and Functioning; Welfare and Housing; and Economics and Health Services.
The Information and Strategy Group is responsible for co-coordinating the AIHW's work on: informatics (including metadata, data standards and classifications); statistical methods and training; privacy and ethics; providing secretariat and other support services to national information committees in the health, community services and housing fields; and providing executive support to the AIHW Board, Director and Deputy Director.
The role of the Data and Information Technology Unit is to support and develop the Institute's computing and data management systems to meet its current and future needs and to provide staff with computing and data support services.
Duty Statement
Under general direction of the Head of Data and Information Technology:
- Provide a high quality user oriented hardware, network and Unix operating system managment service which includes configuration, fault identification and rectification on servers, workstations, network equipment and infrastructure, computerised PABX, and peripherals.
- Maintain up to date security on Unix systems and network infrastructure.
- Assist in the broader design and development of the Institute's computing environment.
- Manage the evaluation, selection, procurement and installation of related hardware and software components.
- Maintain up to date documentation of changes, procedures, and hardware and software configurations.
- Supervise and manage systems specialists as required.
Selection Criteria
- Advanced knowledge of and experience in the configuration and management of Sun Solaris UNIX systems, and related components in a LAN/WAN environment.
- Well developed organisational skills, including the ability to determine priorities, develop strategies, procedures and work practices, supervise staff, and manage multiple projects.
- Well developed written and oral communication ability.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or membership of a professional computing body, or equivalent experience.
- Commitment to good employment and workplace relations practices, including Workplace Diversity and Occupational Health and Safety.
- Knowledge of and experience in the configuration and management of Microsoft Windows systems, as well as experience with integrated UNIX and Windows 2000/2003 server systems is an advantage.