Network Support Officer

ArtSupport; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 42,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Leeming Senior High School Education Support Centre (SHS ESC) in Western Australia is seeking a Network Support Officer for a permanent part-time 0.6FTE position commencing Term 4, 2027. The role focuses on maintaining the IT network to support teaching and administration.

You will provide technical advice, implement new systems, and deliver staff training while safeguarding data through robust security practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the school's IT network to support teaching and administration.
• Provide technical advice to administration staff and deliver user training.
• Implement new systems based on research and ensure data security.
• Collaborate with the Department of Education ICT Support and external providers.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and problem-solve IT issues.

Job description

This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2027

At Leeming Senior High School Education Support Centre (SHS ESC) students thrive in an engaging and innovative learning environment. Our students come from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds - a feature which serves to enrich our learning environment. Working with our community, we achieve our school vision to have a warm welcoming and connected school community.

The positive and inclusive environment we create ensures that all members of our school community feel welcomed, safe, respected and valued. At Leeming SHS ESC we provide specialised educational programs to meet the needs of our students with disabilities who are aged from 12 to 18 years. We are located just 17 kilometres south of Perth close to the Kwinana Freeway.

Find out more about our school by visiting leemingesc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

As a Network Support Officer, your primary responsibility is to maintain the school's Information Technology (IT) network, ensuring optimal educational and administrative outcomes within the regulatory framework. This role involves offering technical advice to administration staff, implementing new systems based on research, and providing comprehensive technical support and training to all users, covering desktop and software applications.

Furthermore, you will be instrumental in safeguarding the integrity of educational and administrative data through the implementation and maintenance of data security strategies. Collaborating with the Department of Education ICT Support and active participation in various support networks are integral components of this position. Applicants will ideally work as part of a versatile team, liaise with partner school network administrators and external providers to problem solve, and prioritising IT projects. The ability to build strong relationships and to work well with key stakeholders is highly regarded

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 Keran Davies, Principal, on [phone] or emailing [e-mail]

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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Applications close:

4:30pm (AWST) on Friday, 30 October 2026