Ability to Be Self-Starting and Proactive

Content Management Front-End Development / CMS System Administrator – (Sitecore experience 2 years+)
(1 year - Fixed Term Contract)

The Content Management System (CMS) Front-End Administrator will work within the Enterprise Project Team during the development of CEDP’s new Sitecore CMS implementation for School Website replacement across all Diocesan schools.

General Requirements

●Ability to be self-starting and proactive

●Strong communication skills

●Strong analytical and lateral thinker

●Confident in a broad range of IT competencies, especially in relation to Word, Excel, publishing, presentations, Google docs and tools and other web-based technologies

●Ability to multi task and prioritise work to meet time frames

Sitecore Technical and Functional Requirements:-

●Hands-on Sitecore expertise in administration of Sitecore WCM Applications

●Hands-on experience in Content personalization, click-stream and content targeting

●Should be familiar with the core capabilities of the WCM platform and have experience in:

●Sitecore application architecture

●Configuration and administration of Sitecore

●Site topology and content organisation

●Asset model design for both Basic and Flex Assets

●Page & Template Design

●Sitecore Customisation

●Content Analytics

●Experience in presentation layer technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript/JQuery, AJAX

Salary and Conditions:

The salary is Professional Offer Level 3, Step 4 currently $111,612 per annum. Superannuation and leave loading will be in addition to the basic salary. Salary packaging options are available.

Referees

Applicants must provide names and contact details, including email address, of three (3) referees, one of whom must be a current employer, from whom confidential reports may be obtained.

Applications:

Written applications, including a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae addressing the criteria, are to be sent to the HR Officer, Catholic Education Office, Diocese of Parramatta, Locked Bag 4, North Parramatta NSW 1750 or by email to by Tuesday 17 November 2015.

General Application Form
(to be attached with Resume and other Documents)

Position Applied for

Name

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Surname ______

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Address

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How did you find out about this position?

Please complete and return with you application and a full resume to:

Human Resources Officer

Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta

Locked Bag 4 North Parramatta NSW 1750

Email:

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1. WhenyouapplyforthispositionyouwillprovideCEDP(throughourschools,CatholicEarlyLearningCentres

(CELCs),Catholic OutofSchoolHoursCare services(COSHCs) andoffices)withpersonalinformation.

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CatholicEducationDioceseofParramatta

LockedBag4

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How to Apply

Applicant information

Address your formal letter of application to:

Mr Gregory B. Whitby - Executive Director of Schools

Supply resume, including Academic Record and employment details

Supply response to each essential position requirement criterion

Supply details of three (3) referees (numbers and email address), including current employer, from whom confidential reports may be obtained.

Please note referees will only be contacted if preferred applicant.

All application materials to be received by close of business on the due date

Send all application materials to:

Human Resources Officer

Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta

Locked Bag 4 North Parramatta NSW 1750

Those who are applying by email please email:

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta (CEDP) invites appropriately qualified and experienced applicants who are committed to the ethos of Catholic Schools to apply for advertised positions.

CEDP is committed to the principles of merit selection ie selecting the best person for the job and to the core values of the system vision statement, ‘to be open, inclusive and just’.

To assist in selecting the right person based on skills, knowledge and experience, it is important that your application provides all relevant details. Please consider the following information when preparing your application.

Please note: this information is to be read in conjunction with specific documents that apply to every advertised position. They can be found on our website or by calling the contact person named in the advertisement.

PREPARING YOUR APPLICATION

A selection committee decides who is to be interviewed based on the information that you present in your application.

It is very important that your application is clear and concise, and indicates how your knowledge, skills, experience and relevant work history (paid or unpaid) support your application.

So when applying for a position always include:

a completed application form,

a brief resume detailing your employment history, education and qualifications, and
details of how you meet the individual essential and desirable criteria as stated in the “Position Criteria” document. For example:

Essential Criteria:

Demonstrated ability to deal with staff at all levels of the organisation.

Response:

In my current role, I not only deal with peers providing policy and procedural advice, I also provide financial information and advice to senior staff within my Division, including the General Manager and Director.

LODGING YOUR APPLICATION

The advertisement will state where to forward your written or electronic application, and the date by which it is to be received.

Your application will be acknowledged by email as soon as it is received.

SHORTLISTING

Approximately one week after the closing date a selection panel of a least three members will shortlist the applications, inviting for interview the applicants who best meet all the selection criteria.

Applicants who aren’t invited for interview will receive an email notifying them that they are unsuccessful.

INTERVIEW

If you are being invited for interview you will receive a phone call advising you of the time and location. Interview questions are based on the selection criteria and the key accountabilities so be prepared to give examples of your work experience, skills and knowledge, and how these relate to the position you are applying for.

REFEREES

After the interviews are conducted referees will be contacted on the applicant(s) the panel deems most meritorious, so include at least three work referees – ideally from your current employer or supervisor, or the most recent ones.

DECISION

Following the referee checks the selection panel will make a final recommendation on whom to appoint based on the merit of the written application, the performance at interview and the referees’ comments. This is forwarded to the Executive Director of Schools for approval.

Once approved, the successful applicant will be telephoned and a verbal offer made, with a written Letter of Appointment to follow. Unsuccessful applicants are notified by email.

CHILD PROTECTION

Successful applicant(s) will be subject to the requirements of current NSW child protection legislation. For further information on the legislation visit the website . Specific Parramatta Catholic Education requirements will be advised at interview.

CATHOLIC EDUCATION

DIOCESE OF PARRAMATTA

ROLE DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE
Content Management Front-End Development / CMS System Administrator – (Sitecore experience 2 years+)
(1 year - Fixed Term Contract) / APPOINTMENT
Fixed Term Contract
SERVICE AREA
FAS - Enterprise Services / LOCATION
Parramatta
REPORTS TO
CMS Project Manager / DATE LAST UPDATED
July 2015

CONTEXT

The Content Management System (CMS) Front-End Administrator will work within the Project Team during the development of CEDP’s new Sitecore CMS implementation for School Website replacement across all Diocesan schools.

BACKGROUND

CEDP recently completed an Enterprise roadmap which includes replacement of its school websites (80 schools in the Western Sydney area). The platform selected to host these websites and future intranet services is Sitecore.

An opportunity has arisen to join the established project team implementing SiteCore CMS for school websites.

The core purpose of the role will be for the candidate to manage the Sitecore configuration to support the creation of websites based on standard templates including the migration of data from existing web sites.

The candidate may also be required to provide training to other Sitecore users within CEDP both at schools and Head Office.

Reporting to the CMS Project Manager, the candidate is required to use their knowledge and experience in Sitecore by providing high quality service to the project team and CEDP.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

This position supports the CEDP strategic intents of improving learning outcomes for all students and promoting a professional and rewarding working life for teachers.

●Understand the data models employed by the project team in the setup and configuration of the Sitecore CMS in its support of the CEDP School website requirements

●Manage the set-up, enhancement, alteration and testing of systems configuration within the Sitecore application in response to project demands and issues ensuring appropriate quality controls are applied

●Support website content managers both directly and indirectly in their use of the Sitecore application

●Work with ICT Helpdesk to address issues raised through the Helpdesk incident management software

●When required provide training support either directly or indirectly to the CEDP schools and Head Office.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE