Technical Support Officer - Arts

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS877040

This is a permanent part-time 0.4 position commencing Term 2, 2024

Willetton Senior High School is seeking a Technical Support Officer (Arts) for a permanent part – time position commencing Term 2, 2024.

As the Technical Support Officer (Arts), your role will include several key responsibilities. You will be required to prepare the classroom, studio, theatre, and workshop to ensure an optimal environment for effective instruction by teachers. This involves setting up the necessary equipment and resources to facilitate student learning.

Collaboration is essential as you'll work closely with production teams to assist in the smooth operation of various school and community events. This could include assemblies, performances, exhibitions, screenings, and promotional activities, where your technical expertise will be invaluable.

In the realm of arts workshops, classes, and productions, you'll play a crucial role in preparing specialized equipment and materials. Moreover, you'll provide operational guidance to ensure these activities run seamlessly, enhancing the overall experience for students and participants alike.

You will be required to work with set budgets, monitor expenditure and provide advice. This includes liaising with suppliers to negotiate prices, obtain quotes, and ensure a consistent supply of necessary resources. You will be required to assist with stock management, coordinating stocktake activities and maintaining accurate resource registers to support efficient operations.

Maintenance and evaluation are ongoing tasks as you'll be responsible for assessing technical equipment and resources. This includes arranging repairs and maintenance on all equipment. Documentation and compliance are also significant aspects of your role. You'll maintain thorough records for all equipment, machinery, and materials. Furthermore, you'll provide guidance on the correct and safe use, storage, and disposal of equipment, chemicals, and waste, prioritizing the well-being of all involved always ensuring adherence to occupational safety and health requirements.

Willetton SHS is one of the largest schools in Western Australia, drawing its student enrolment from diverse geographic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. With a student population in excess of 2750 and approximately 230 teaching staff and 125 support staff on campus the school is inclusive and comprehensive providing courses for Years 7 to 12. It is the school of choice for many local and international families.

The school is committed to the intellectual, creative and social development of our students by the provision of stimulating and relevant programs and orderly teaching and classroom practices. Pastoral care and academic achievement are very strong. Community support and parental involvement are cornerstones of our culture.

As one of the leading and top Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) recognised schools in Western Australia, the school regularly attains outstanding Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) achievement results. Complementing these achievements, the school has a high emphasis on the quality and delivery of General and Vocational Education and Training (VET) based courses to help supply a holistic education setting.

The school offers a number of specialist programs to meet student needs and interests. These programs include Gifted and Talented, a Business Internship with Murdoch University and Specialist Basketball. There are numerous after school sporting teams, debating and poetry clubs. Willetton SHS prides itself on an ethos that all students will be successful.

Willetton SHS has a strong, positive culture and as a teacher you will have a key role in ensuring our school values of Care, Respect and Excellence are reflected and underpin all actions.