AddressAre you ready to make a difference in a learning community where the expression of your Christian faith is essential to your work? Groves Christian College is a growing school that welcomes families who seek a Christian education for their children. Groves celebrates the rich diverse cultural heritage that forms modern Australia. With an E.L.C., K-12 Day School, and Trade Training Centre located across two modern campuses, and a Distance Education School which serves students throughout Queensland, Groves Christian College is well placed to educate for eternity to see students with loving hearts and strong minds for God shine like stars in their service of others.
We offer colleagues the opportunity to grow in a mentored and caring environment. Commitment to a church and the ethos of Christian education is essential. The wellbeing and vocational advancement of colleagues continues to be an integral part of our mission as we develop a healthy and sustainable ministry together. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people. Mandatory screening around suitability to work with children applies to every position.
Groves is currently seeking an IT Technician to join our IT team as an additional staff member. Reporting to the IT Manager, this staff member will support the 1:1 laptop provisions in the Primary and Secondary School and contribute to the IT services across the College. Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, within the scope of the CCM Enterprise Agreement. They will assist in areas of:
Laptop support
- Provide initial support where practical as the first contact in error reporting
- Troubleshoot hardware and software issues for College laptop fleet
- Ensure electrical safety standards are met
- Perform minor repairs or replacements of hardware
- Refer complex trouble-shooting to colleagues within IT Team
Wider workplace contribution
- Contribute to Helpdesk ticket servicing system and phone support
- Contribute to technical documentation within the IT team
- Form positive relationships with colleagues across the College
- Report concerns for IT security or service provisions to management
Knowledge, Experience and Skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to build rapport and interact effectively at all levels of a school community
- Solutions-oriented and systems-capable person, with a desire to contribute towards streamlining and improvements
- Strong organisational and time-management skills within a task-focused field
- Network switching knowledge and experience would be highly regarded.
- Good English language skills
Personal Characteristics
- Well presented with a professional, positive, warm and welcoming disposition
- Demonstrates high levels of confidentiality and cultivates credibility and honesty
- Demonstrates a respect for and acceptance of differences in students, parents and staff
- Shows a strong commitment to deliver exceptional service
All applicants must be:
- an Australian Citizen or
- a permanent resident or
- have an appropriate Visa to work in Australia
and have or be able to gain:
- Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
This position is available for immediate start. Applicants must complete the Employment Application in the Employment section on the Groves Christian College website http://www.groves.qld.edu.au, then submit it together with a resume, and covering letter to the attention of the IT Manager at **@groves.qld.edu.au. Applications close 30th May 2024 or earlier if a suitable candidate is hired prior to this date.
