Join our team! As the Senior Computer Assistant you will undertake maintenance and repair services, assist in managing the operations of equipment and provide advice on the use of software to maximise the potential of computing technology in schools.

This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.79FTE), 60 hours per fortnight.

Job details

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

About the School

Sunshine Beach State High School is 5km from Noosa's famous Main Beach and is a modern, progressive and internationally accredited state high school. Our school focuses on the development of positive relationships with students and the community, with multiple pathways for students and high-quality teaching, learning and innovation. We have a strong academic focus and maintain links with several universities, while providing opportunities for workplace learning and certificate courses. We pride ourselves on a school with quality staff and high achieving students.

About the Role

Responsibilities include:

• 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.
• 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.

Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

Essential/Desirable

• Orange card is essential
• Blue card is essential.
• Previous experience in the school IT environment is essential.
• Good customer service skills are essential.

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

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NCR692596_26E Role Description (PDF, 313KB)
  Role Description