School Technical Officer - Ripley Valley State Secondary College

Ripley Valley State Secondary College is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic School Technical Officer to manage the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) operations of the school and to ensure that the day-to-day aspects of the school’s ICT systems are managed professionally and align with departmental and school priorities. This is a temporary full-time position until 13 December 2024, unless otherwise determined. 2024

The successful applicant should be able to work independently and have a strong working knowledge of school-based IT systems, and be able to support the schools vision regarding 21st century learning and innovation. Working closely with the existing School Technical Officer the Deputy Principal and Business Manager, applicants should be highly adaptable, have excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

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.  

About Us:

Ripley Valley State Secondary College opened in 2020 and currently caters for over 1000 students in years 7 to 12.  Our school is in a rapidly growing development area with enrolments expected to exceed 2000 students when at capacity. Our college has been growing one-year level each year with our first cohort of year 12's set to graduate in 2024.  Our College has quickly established a reputation for high expectations, innovation, inclusion and connection to community.  Staff joining the College must have exceptional relational skills, be driven to build a positive, welcoming and supportive learning culture and be willing and able to commit to the college's development and growth.

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 the Role:

Responsibilities include, but 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.

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

How to Apply:

• Please attach a brief resume (maximum 3 pages) including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor); and
• A maximum 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role specifically how you will support, promote and enhance the science learning areas at Ripley Valley State Secondary College.

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). 

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