About Schoolbox
Schoolbox is a mature but fast growing Australian edtech company, headquartered in Melbourne, with the most dynamic education software platform available for K-12 schools.
Our team shares a common vision: to create amazing software that has a positive impact on children, education and schools around the world.
We are looking for candidates who are excited about joining an award winning business, who are in a huge growth phase both domestically and internationally.
About the RoleWe are looking for a forward facing Level 1 Customer Support Technician to be a part of our award winning Support team. You will support out clients with their requirements relating to the Schoolbox platform through both phone and ticketing systems, and support our schools in troubleshooting software and integration related issues.
The Level 1 Customer Support Technician will have excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience in a software / SaaS environment, and is committed to providing first class support using Linux, SQL and Web-based Software.
You will have the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team and adapt to dynamic requirements of the role will be essential.
Reporting to the CST Program and Support Manager you will be a highly contributing member of the Customer Success team, working collaboratively with our consultants, project managers and school engagement managers, in providing high levels of customer satisfaction, promoting retention and uptake of the Schoolbox platform for our client base.
Experience in the Education Technology industry with use of Student Information Systems, Active Directory and Programming Fundamentals, will further support your application.
To be successful in this role, you will have:- Bachelor’s degree Information Technology or relevant role experience qualification.
- Proven experience in a support desk role or customer support role in a software environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong technical background with proficiency in:
- Effective and comprehensive use of Linux
- Bulk data updates and reporting (SQL)
- Coding and scripting changes (twig, html, php, css, bash)
- Database Management:
- Manage and optimise MariaDB databases.
- Perform maintenance tasks, including backups, restores, and updates.
- Containerisation:
- Work with Docker to deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot containerised applications.
- Monitor and scale Dockerised environments as needed.
- Task Automation:
- Utilise Cron for scheduling and automating routine tasks.
- Create and manage automated processes to streamline system operations.
- Active Directory
- Experience with RESTful API integration and troubleshooting
- Utilising Datadog for real-time monitoring and performance analysis.
- Set up and configuration of Grafana dashboards for comprehensive system visibility.
Behaviours and Values of a Successful Candidate
- Customer centricity and authenticity displayed at all times.
- High levels of integrity.
- Patient, honest and trustworthy.
- Embrace diversity.
- Highly motivated, professional and organised.
- Team first approach, works well in a collaborative environment.
- Positive and considerate nature.
- A desire to get things done and make a difference.
- Dedication to the Schoolbox journey, embracing the requirement to assist other areas of the business.
- The ability to manage priorities and adjust as needs change, to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
What can Schoolbox offer you
Join a close, family friendly team who are dedicated to providing excellent customer service to our schools.
- As a hybrid role, we offer you a fully flexible work life balance to be agreed with your manager upon commencement.
- You will be rewarded with a competitive base salary + super + profit share bonus
- Schoolbox acknowledges the increasing cost of living pressures and we provide employees with access to discounted vouchers and novated leases!
- Employee wellness is core to who we are at Schoolbox; we offer numerous benefits including a wellness allowance, access to an EAP, an extra leave day and regular training opportunities.
- You will also participate in our fantastic social events including our quarterly Schoolbox Get Together and annual weekend Getaway!
- Get involved in our charity work as well as domestic and international conferences.
Take a look at our social media to find out more about working for Schoolbox!
https://www.instagram.com/schoolbox/?hl=en
https://www.linkedin.com/company/schoolbox/posts/?feedView=all
To apply, please contact Jenny Ztalios on ***********@schoolbox.education or apply through Seek or our website!