This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025
This is a Ministerial Award position which attracts 11 weeks leave during school vacation periods.
The School of Special Educational Needs: Sensory (SSEN: S) provides lead educational support for children and students with hearing loss, vision impairment or dual sensory loss.
Our school understands that children and students have individual needs from birth until completion of school. We are united in our commitment to providing engaging and inclusive specialist teaching and learning of our Expanded Core Curricula, and collegiate professional capability building in both public and non-government schools throughout Western Australia.
We collectively strive to meet individual and school needs by providing collaborative, productive and targeted specialist educational services for babies, children, students, and schools to improve the wellbeing, engagement, and achievement of learners. In delivering a range of tiered and complementary educational programs, services, and targeted supports, we facilitate accessible learning environments, curriculum and school communities.
Find out more about our school by visiting ssens.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The role of the Technical Support Officer is to maintain the school’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) systems and network, ensuring reliability and sustainability to enhance the learning environment.
The successful applicant will ideally provide advice on technical issues and collaborate with administration to maintain and develop the network system. They would also provide technical support and training to all users throughout the school site on various software applications and provide access to systems and resources. In this role, the successful applicant would be responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance of information systems and ICT equipment in accordance with the school business needs and Department of Education policies and guidelines. This includes maintaining accurate records of ICT assets and resources and the development, implementation, and monitoring of a replacement plan.
The successful applicant will ideally have the ability to work as part of a versatile team, liaise with other Department of Education personnel and communicate with external providers. Experience working in a school would be highly desirable and in particular a thorough understanding of standard operating systems and their associated software. The successful applicant may have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people and professionals to deliver customer service. The ability to build strong relationships and to work well with key stakeholders is highly desirable.
The role is based at Statewide Services Centre in Padbury, however, operates across SSEN: S services and requires travelling to hubs, schools and Early Childhood sites. It is highly desirable that the successful applicant hold a current and valid ‘C' class driver’s licence. The role may also involve travel to regional areas, which may require overnight stays.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Fiona Bywaters, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9402 6407 or Fiona.Bywaters@education.wa.edu.au
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with staff at all levels.
- Demonstrated conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to develop innovative solutions to information technology problems.
- Demonstrated ability to install and maintain network systems incorporating the Internet and Electronic Mail.
- Demonstrated organisational skills to develop effective administrative practices and the initiative to work with minimum supervision.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS973276
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 24 July 2025
