Application And Project Support Officer

Matthew Flinders Anglican College is widely recognised as one of Queensland's leading schools, providing an exceptional learning environment for students, and a dynamic and collegial environment for teachers. Coupled with outstanding facilities and a beautiful natural environment, Flinders is a truly remarkable place to work.

Extra benefits of working at Matthew Flinders

• Salary packaging options to increase your take home pay ($15,900 pa) 
• Options to work a 9-day fortnight for eligible staff 
• Up to 12.75% employer contribution to Superannuation 
• Onsite Car Parking available to staff 
• Personal Wellbeing Initiatives (Free Flu Shots and Skin Checks) 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Plans

We are looking to appoint a driven professional with systems-based project management and BA experience to the role of Application and Project Support Officer. 

The Application and Project Support Officer is a pivotal role within the Technology Services team at Matthew Flinders Anglican College, ensuring the seamless operation and success of applications and Projects across the College. 

Main responsibilities include: 

• Administering and providing user support for core systems, including TASS, SchoolBox, and other Line of Business Applications.
• Transforming data to meet reporting requirements and surface internal data to key stakeholders.
• Coordinating and conducting system testing and user training to ensure suitability and scalability of implemented systems. 
• Evaluating products and services for potential use by the College, organising demos, and contributing to RFI documentation.
• Providing expert advice and resolutions for incidents and problems reported by staff and students on core systems.
• Maintaining up-to-date and user-friendly documentation, including workflows, technical documentation, and end-user guides.
• Contributing to the development of Technical Resource Libraries through electronic Chat Bots.
• Supporting the development and maintenance of asset registration processes and databases.
• Monitoring project progress, identifying risks or issues, and proactively communicating with stakeholders.

The College’s core values are Courage, Respect, Integrity, and Compassion. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned with these values.

What you bring to your new role:

• Positive notice from a Working with Children Check (Qld Blue Card) and National Police Clearance
• Relevant qualifications in Business or Systems Administration or an equivalent level of professional experience. 
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organise, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• You can bring new ideas and challenge the status quo to bring about continuous improvement.
• Communicates with influence and effectively engages with suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver constructive outcomes and resolve issues
• Able to work well within a high performing team environment navigating the dynamic landscape of project planning and delivery in a school environment.  

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining your experience and skills in relation to the role to Mr Chris Topp, Technology Services and Innovation Manager, via SEEK. 

To download a copy of the Position Description, visit: www.mfac.edu.au/careers 

Applications will close at 4.00 pm on 15 March 2024. 

Safeguarding our Students 

Matthew Flinders Anglican College supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to ensure the safety, welfare and wellbeing of Students. Matthew Flinders Anglican College is therefore committed to responding to allegations of student harm resulting from the conduct or actions of any person including that of employees.

To ensure the safeguarding of our students, all employees must have a current Employee Working with Children Check (Qld Blue Card or Qld Teacher Registration) before commencing work.  In addition, included throughout the recruitment process are checks of suitability for employment with children.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Matthew Flinders Anglican College is an equal opportunity employer. We recognise that teams who reflect a diversity of lived experience, identity, perspective, and background help us to create a healthy and inclusive working culture where our staff, students and community can thrive.