IT Support Officer - St Joseph's School, CHILDERS

Job Reference 23088_09/10/24
Closing date November 3, 2024
Location 38-44 Churchill Street, Childers QLD, Australia
Status Permanent

About this job


Estimated start date: 
Commencing January 2025

Position tenure: Part Time (1 day per fortnight) | Perm 

Weeks worked:  School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)

Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 6 hours a fortnight - flexible day

Salary level, range or hourly rate: School Officer Level 5 - $38.29(School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)

Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement

St Joseph’s School is a co-educational Catholic primary school with a current enrolment of 135 students from Prep to Year 6. At St Josephs we aim to instil a love of learning and a sense of belonging in our students, staff, parents and visitors. We strive to provide high quality teaching and learning in a Catholic Christian environment.

Our school values are at the centre of who we are, and we are committed to developing in our students a sense of courage, compassion and creativity. We offer a community that strives on high educational expectations where students are challenged to live out our school values each day.

Our School vision Learning Together to make a difference' inspires us to work collaboratively in order to reach our greatest potential.  

Our town and community - a great place to belong
Childers, a storybook town rich in history, is a must-do tourist destination in the beautiful and diverse Bundaberg region. Easily accessible on the Bruce Highway, Childers is a comfortable 45-minute drive to Bundaberg or Hervey Bay.

We proudly offer teachers additional financial benefits as part of Brisbane Catholic Education’s Remote Area Incentive Scheme. 

Our school forms part of Childers’ friendly rural community where you can access a diverse region and plenty of recreational activities to keep you busy on the weekend. If you’d like to learn more about the role or the region, please contact our principal for a confidential discussion. 

Explore our school website to learn more about us.



About You:
We are seeking a suitably qualified IT Officer to work one day a fortnight. The successful candidate will be a strong communicator with an ability to work collaboratively with staff and students. Our school is moving across to use primarily Apple devices, with some administration Windows devices. Duties for this position include, but are not limited to:

  • Responsible for service desk management, including triaging, resolving, and if need be, escalation of issues
  • Diagnose and resolve ICT incidents and issues within a timely manner
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of ICT services 
  • Provide technical advice regarding ICT hardware and software / services
  • Assist with preventative maintenance, routine repairs, and the onboarding / offboarding of staff and students
  • Ensuring compliance with Brisbane Catholic Education guidelines

To be eligible to be considered for this role you will:

  • hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
  • be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
  • have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.

Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at Brisbane Catholic Education models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. Successful applicants will complete requisite Working With Children (WWC) pre-employment screening, in accordance with legislation, prior to appointment.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.


Contact:   Christina Day

Contact number:   41261866

Contact email:   christina.day@bne.catholic.edu.au

Closing date:     03-Nov-2024