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Network and Systems Administrator

  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Location: Whole School
  • Applications Close: Tuesday 11 March 2025 at

Commences Term II 2025.

Applications close 9.00am Tuesday 11 March 2025.

About the School

The Illawarra Grammar School is an independent co-educational P-12 Anglican Grammar School. We are part of a vibrant, diverse and engaged community, providing our students with a holistic education where they are empowered to achieve their best. You will be supported in your role by a highly experienced team of teaching and support staff, with access to modern equipment and facilities.

Staff at TIGS are expected to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to both education and the Christian faith, embodying the values upon which our School was founded.

About the Role

The Network and Systems Administrator is a member of the ICT team, reporting to the ICT Manager, taking responsibility for the oversight, care and maintenance of the School’s network and ICT systems.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Installing, configuring and updating the ICT servers
  • Managing the backup and recovery of systems and processes
  • Managing and administering the School’s ICT network and systems
  • Maintaining the updates of the School’s ICT systems
  • Managing staff device rollout and associated management of systems and processes for staff
  • Maintaining and improving the network infrastructure
  • Contributing to the oversight of related cybersecurity measures
  • Advising the ICT Manager of infrastructure requirements and upgrades
If you have any questions about this position, please email Ms Nicole Cheetham, EA to the Principal and Deputy Principal: ncheetham@tigs.nsw.edu.au
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Why work at TIGS?

The Illawarra Grammar School is an employer that promotes staff excellence and offers a range of additional benefits.
The average service of a TIGS teacher is over 11 years. Our teams have a depth of experience, commitment to the School and supportive collegial relationships that lead to exceptional retention rates.

Professional Development

Professional development at Illawarra Grammar is a priority and well funded. The School also provides staff study grants to enable further postgraduate study. The Deputy Principal provides teacher accreditation support and guidance through the accreditation process.

Attractive Remuneration

We offer competitive salaries, and superannuation benefits of 11.5%. The School also provides many leadership opportunities for career advancements, and these opportunities usually attract a leadership allowance. A personal laptop is provided for all members of the teaching staff and current teaching resources are easily available to staff.

Salary Sacrifice Benefits

The School offers permanent staff a variety of salary sacrifice benefits including mobile phones that are exempt from FBT. In addition, all staff can contribute tax-effective additional superannuation contributions (above the compulsory Employer contribution).

Staff Health and Wellbeing

We care about the wellbeing of our staff and have a range of initiatives available. This includes an onsite influenza vaccination program free of charge. We also provide a comprehensive and independent Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Respectful and Friendly Students

Our students are known for their manners and respect, which allows teachers to concentrate on effective pedagogy rather than spending time on discipline issues. Class sizes are capped at 20 in Pre-K and Kindergarten, and at 24 from Year 1 onwards.

School Fee Concessions

The School offers generous fee reduction and priority enrolment to staff, with access to our before and after school care services. Please note: All staff benefits provided are subject to government regulation, School budgets, policies and the on-going approval of the School Council.

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Thank you for your interest in this position. Please thoroughly read the position description and prepare the following files for submission.

The Illawarra Grammar School maintains a zero tolerance policy towards child abuse and is dedicated to ensuring a child-safe environment, where children and young people are not only protected but also feel secure, in line with our Child Protection Policy.

1. Complete our application form
2. One page cover letter
3. Resume

What our staff
have to say:

“I’ve been working at The Illawarra Grammar School since 2009 as a Junior School Coordinator and Teacher. The school has a unique, close-knit community where students, teachers and families connect and thrive together. The staff and students are always so caring, welcoming and inclusive. Each student is catered for with an individual program and learning journey. My family has been blessed to experience this first hand for our own children, with amazing results. Our Junior School students often express their gratitude for the vast array of specialist lessons and expert teachers on offer here and the incredible experiences they provide above and beyond a regular curriculum.”
Mrs Rebecca Young
“Working at TIGS has been a truly rewarding experience. It offers an optimum learning environment and has a strong sense of community among staff and students. Furthermore, it has always been a place where professional growth is encouraged and supported, making it an ideal environment for educators.”
Mr Todd Southcombe
“I have loved working at The Illawarra Grammar School for over 20 years. The collegial nature of the staff, the calm atmosphere in the classroom, where the students are dedicated to learning, and the privilege of being able to teach our content from a Christian perspective, make the school a delight to work at.”
Mr Adrian Deck