School Technical Officer

About Logan City Special School

Our school is located directly opposite the Logan City Council offices and the Logan Entertainment Centre. These are both significant landmarks within Logan City.
The school is also located between Woodridge State Primary School and Woodridge State Secondary School. Together we make a corridor of educational excellence in the local community. Our school is easily accessed via train (adjacent to Woodridge Station) and also by bus.
The school opened 1972 as the Woodridge Opportunity School. It's name later changed to Woodridge Special School and in 1997 was renamed as Logan City Special School in order to recognise that the students came from the whole of Logan City, not only the Woodridge area.

Your Opportunity

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.

As the School Technical Officer you will assist in managing the operation of a school's information and communication technology (ICT) network services in order to contribute to the enhancement of student learning opportunities.

The School Technical Officer reports to the Computer Systems Administrator (T04).

Your Role

As a Technical Officer, you will play a key role in providing technical support within a special needs school environment. Your primary responsibility will be troubleshooting and supporting a range of technologies, including iPads, Interactive Whiteboards, laptops, and Windows environments.

In addition to technical support, you'll provide guidance to staff, offering advice on how to use technology effectively and efficiently in the classroom. You'll be part of a team of 3 who are the go-to's for solving problems, ensuring that both staff and students can make the most of the tools available to them.

Our school is currently undergoing significant technological changes, and it would be ideal if the applicant had experience working with external contractors and a solid understanding of departmental policies regarding IT in Education Queensland.

Responsibilities include:
Support staff and students with day-to-day IT needs.
Provide advice to staff around IT services and practices.
Administer devices in Mobile Device Management software.
Communicate with staff and contractors regarding projects and upcoming changes.
About You:
Strong interpersonal skills
Organised & Clean
Solid understanding of priority and time management.

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).

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