School Technical Officer - Indooroopilly State High School

Are you a tech savvy problem solver with a passion for maintaining and optimising computer systems?

Would you enjoy the opportunity to join the ICT support services team for a large forward-thinking organisation? Take the next step in your career and join our amazing teaching and support staff at Indooroopilly State High School!

We invite applications for the role of School Technical Officer from enthusiastic and highly-motivated candidates for this full-time temporary position until 13 December 2024, unless otherwise determined. We are particularly interested in candidates with demonstrated experience in a large school or organisation.

About the Department of Education

The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

About Indooroopilly State High School
Our school is a co-educational Independent Public School with an excellent tradition and reputation for student success. We are a Council of International Schools Accredited Member and we seek to motivate and enthuse students to enjoy balanced academic, artistic, cultural, sporting and community service experiences as they forge future pathways.

About the Role
In this role you will join the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Team and ICT operations of the school to ensure that the day-to-day aspects of the school's ICT systems are managed professionally and align with departmental priorities. You will report to the Head of Department, Digital Systems.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide advice and assistance on maximising the potential of ICT operations within the school/college, including acquisition, installation, operation, maintenance, repair and replacement.
• Support the school community with technical advice, instruction and assistance with electronic equipment, in accordance with departmental, school and manufacturer's policy, guidelines and network standards.
• Assist in the provision of in-service training to staff, on the effective application of ICT tools to successfully achieve and deliver educational services to students.
• Provide effective and efficient support to staff and students to resolve problems associated with school computing facilities, whilst ensuring high end customer focus and communication.
• Provide regular preventative maintenance, routine and emergency repairs to all ICT facilities and associated electronic equipment.

This is a TO2 progression position as per the Role Description. The successful applicant will be appointed to the TO2 classification with eligibility for progression to the TO3 once specific criteria have been met or demonstrated. Please note salary rate shown is reflective of TO2 to TO3 classification range.  

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. 

How to Apply

• Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• A 2-pg response to the How you will be Assessed section of the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. 

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. 

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. 

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). 

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. ( https://alt-qed.qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us/induction/department/human-resources/inclusion-and-diversity#:~:text=Pathways%20to%20Parity,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )