Technology Support Officer, Clerk Grade 3/4

**Position Information**:
The NSW Department of Education provides, funds and regulates education services for NSW students from early childhood to secondary school, delivering world-class education through its public schools and providing funding support to non-government schools. We employ, develop and support teachers, leaders and other staff to deliver the best outcomes for students and to advance the wellbeing of Aboriginal people.

**About the Role**

Technology Support Officers work within the school providing support for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) systems to ensure smooth day to day operation. Technology Support Officers provide support to teachers and students with technology related issues and ensure that ICT services are operating at agreed levels by working collaboratively with other ICT staff.

**Talent Pool**

**Special Notes**:
**About the NSW Department of Education**

**Additional School Information (Optional)**
Penrith Selective High School is an academically selective high school located on Dharug land. We have a coeducational enrolment of 935 students, including 88% of students from a non-English speaking background. The school has a strong commitment to differentiated teaching and learning to meet the needs of highly gifted learners in addition to supporting students and their wellbeing across all domains of giftedness.

Our highly skilled and dedicated teachers focus on quality teaching and learning with an emphasis and understanding of strategies that meet the needs of gifted and talented students, including those who are twice exceptional (2e). We develop students who are innovative thinkers, confident and self-motivated learners who possess strong ethical values. The school enjoys the support of its culturally and linguistically diverse community and we have also fostered strong partnerships with Australian and overseas universities, cultural institutions, businesses and community groups and have established in-house enterprise learning.

A strong focus on wellbeing of all students is supported in an atmosphere which provides over 100 Talent Development Opportunities, including co-curricular learning experiences, strong enrichment opportunities and programs for students with interests and passions in sport, creative and performing arts, leadership and school & community service. We offer extensive student leadership opportunities that contribute to a positive school ethos and a philosophy of social justice. The school values the positive contribution that parents and alumni play in the school's culture.

**How to Apply**
1. **A cover letter** (max 2 pages)
- demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and professional experience meet the focus capabilities as outlined in the role description

2. **A target question response** (maximum 300 words per target question)
- answering the two targeted questions below

3. **A current resume** (max 5 pages)

4. **Copies of your qualifications and/or academic transcripts**

If you are successfully progressed to interview, you will be required to provide
- Proof of Identity information
- Informed Consent Form
- Declaration for child-related work

**Targeted Question 1**
What are your demonstrated skills and experiences that would transfer to working in an educational setting that will support students and school staff in their technology requirements? (300 words maximum)

**Targeted Question 2**
Outline your capacity to communicate effectively, work collaboratively and build positive relationships with students, staff and the broader school community with varying levels of ICT skills (300 words maximum)