School Technical Officer

Cooktown State School is seeking applications for a dedicated and skilled School Technical Officer to join our team. In this role, you will support the management and operation of the school's Information and Communication Technology (ICT) network services, contributing to a reliable and effective digital learning environment. Your work will play a vital
role in enhancing student learning by ensuring the school's technology systems run smoothly and efficiently.

If you are technically capable, solutions-focused, and committed to supporting education through ICT, we encourage you to apply.

This is a progressional position as per the Role Description. The successful applicant will be appointed to the lower classification with eligibility for progression to the next, once specific criteria have been met or demonstrated. Please note salary rate shown is reflective of both classification ranges.

About the School

Cooktown State School is a vibrant and inclusive learning community where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best. The school prides itself on providing high-quality education in a safe, supportive, and respectful environment. Strong partnerships between students, staff, parents, and the wider community create the best opportunities for success. Embracing diversity, Cooktown State School values the unique strengths and talents each child brings. Dedicated staff deliver engaging, future-focused learning experiences that prepare students to be confident, capable, and caring citizens. Students also benefit from cultural, sporting, and leadership opportunities that promote resilience, teamwork, and a love of learning.

About the Role

As the School Technical Officer, you will assist in managing the operation of the school's information and communication technology (ICT) network services, contributing to the enhancement of student learning opportunities through the effective support and maintenance of technology infrastructure.

Please note that 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.

Your Responsibilities

As the School Technical Officer, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide advice and assistance on maximising the potential of ICT operations within the school/college,
  
  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.
• Provide effective and efficient support to staff and students to resolve problems associated with school
  
  computing facilities, whilst ensuring high end customer focus and communication.

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) in response to the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements outlined in 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.