About this job
About Us
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
Your Role
The Systems Technicians is based out of our Nundah Office and supports schools between the Brisbane River and the Pine River, and west to Mount Nebo. Servicing approximately ninety schools and corporate sites are visited by our three Systems Technicians providing a broad range of IT services assisting staff and students.
You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and undertaking the following key tasks:
- Participate in and be a member of an IT support service team ensuring that the team provides a high level of service and issue resolution in line with agreed performance standards
- Ensure that agreed levels of service are maintained and contribute to the ongoing development of standardised processes required for the provision of IT support
- Install and maintain systemic management and educational delivery systems in accordance with departmental information standards and policies
- Provide expert IT advice and support on the selection, procurement and installation of new hardware and software, as well as the enhancement of existing systems
- Advise, communicate, apply and monitor the implementation of departmental information standards and policies
- Participate in service level and work practice reviews
- Maintain currency of technical proficiency and skills
Skills in the following areas will be highly regarded:
- A detailed working knowledge of Windows 2016 and above server operating systems
- A high level of technical knowledge of server hardware and configuration, and network switches
- A good understanding of end user device and printer support
- Knowledge of Windows 10 and above, iPadOS, and MacOS
- Travel and overnight absences from base may be required of this position
Mandaory Requirement:
- Diploma of Information Technology (or equivalent based on ACS skills assessment)
A drivers licence is a requirement for this position due to travel required between base location and schools on a regular basis
Interested? To Apply:
- Applicants should supply a brief resume, supported by a maximum 2-page cover letter describing previous experiences in context to the above and an attached description of this role.
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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