Technology Support Officer, Clerk Grade 3/4

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.

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Talent Pool

A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of candidates who have undergone an assessment process and have been identified as suitable for this role or similar roles for a period of 18 months. Being part of a talent pool means that you may be considered for ongoing or temporary employment for a range of similar roles. This offers exciting opportunities for you to gain a wide range of experiences to build your public service career.

This is an ACIP (Above Centrally Identified Position) permanent non-teaching position established through school funds. The successful candidate's continued appointment to this position will be subject to the continuity of this funding, the ongoing requirement for the role and the educational needs of the school. Should the funding or the requirement for the position cease, the officer will receive priority consideration for placement at an alternative location. When accepting the position, the successful applicant will be indicating their acceptance of the terms and conditions attached to this appointment.

About the NSW Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please submit in either Word or PDF format:

1. A cover letter (max 2 pages)

2. demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and professional experience meet the focus capabilities as outlined in the role description

3. A target question response (maximum 300 words per target question)

4. answering the two targeted questions below

5. A current resume (max 5 pages)

6. including name, phone number/s and email for two professional referees

7. Copies of your qualifications and/or academic transcripts

Note: it is a requirement that all candidates submit their applications online via iworkforNSW. No paper based, email based or late applications will be accepted.

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)