About this job
About our School:
Interested in working on the beautiful Atherton Tablelands? Join us at Atherton State Primary School. We have a strong academic, sporting, cultural and technological focus that is underpinned by our school motto - Achievement Through Endeavour. This is translated into classroom activities where students are encouraged to not necessarily 'be the best' but 'do their best'. Atherton Primary School is located on the Atherton Tablelands. Tinaroo Dam is about 15minutes drive away.
About your Role:
- Undertake preventative maintenance and routine repairs of all computers and associated equipment throughout the school.
- Install new equipment and software, and provide advice on options for enhancements. (SFIA Level 3 - ITOP)
- You will be working across both Apple and Windows platforms. Atherton Primary is transitioning to predominantly using Windows computers. You will play an integral role in the transition.
- Provide technical advice and support to teaching and office staff, and to students to resolve problems associated with school computer facilities.
- Provide technical input and assist in decisions regarding network computers and associated equipment, access to software and their full application, inclusion of computer resources in developing learning and individual programs and selection and purchase of appropriate equipment and compatible software.
- Assist in the development, maintenance and operations of the school's computerised administrative systems and information databases.
- Provide information and advice on appropriateness of currently available software and on trends and changes in technology applicable to the school's computer facilities.
- Develop and oversee procedures and guidelines for the correct and safe operation of computing equipment. (SFIA Level 3 - SFEN)
- Excellent communication skills as well as being able to work independently or as part of a team are essential for this role.
- Your enthusiasm and dedication are very welcome - tell us about you and what you might bring to the role!
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
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Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
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Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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