Technical Officer

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**:
Windsor State School & Oakleigh State Schools are both flourishing school communities situated within short drives of the Brisbane CBD. The schools are both nestled amongst nature and have lovely character brick buildings with long, proud histories. Both settings are co-educational and cater for the educational needs of over 710 students at Windsor SS and over 500 students at Oakleigh SS, children are in classes from Prep to year 6.At both schools, students are known throughout their communities to be respectful, enthusiastic learners.

**About the Role**:
As the School Technical Officer your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

- Assist in managing the operation of the school ICT network services in order to contribute to the enhancement of learning opportunities.
- Provide advice and assistance on maximising the potential of ICT operations within the school 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.

For a full list of responsibilities, please download the attached Role Description.

**About You**: It would be beneficial for the suitable applicant to have the following skills and knowledge:

- Technical knowledge of server hardware and configuration and networking peripherals.
- A high or good level understanding of PC desktop and laptop system, Apple iPads and printer support.
- Experience with the use of Lightspeed MDM or other platforms as part of BYOx management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A strong client focus.
- Understanding of Local Area Networks and Wide Area Networks.

**A mandatory requirement of this role is**:

- TO2 appointees must have possession of a diploma qualification relevant to the tasks outlined, from a recognised tertiary institution or qualification which, in the opinion of the Director-General, Department of Education or delegate is acceptable.
- The successful applicant will be required to attain the DoE Orange Card School Administrator (OC SA) certification to access the school network, enabling the officer to perform high level support tasks including server technologies. The content of the course contains aspects of supporting the DoE Managed Operating Environment (MOE) as well as Government legislation. This course is only available within the DoE network.
- In accordance with the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 a person is prohibited from working in regulated child-related employment unless the person holds a current Working with Children Check clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

**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).
- Please also attach a 1-pg written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.

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