Technical Support Officer

Department of Education, Western Australia; City Of Kalamunda; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Range Sports College in Western Australia seeks a permanent full-time IT Support role to maintain information technology systems and equipment across the school.

You will provide training, advice and support to staff and students on desktop and software applications, research suitable software packages, assist with installation and upgrades, and maintain accurate asset records.

Qualifications

• Assist in maintaining information technology systems and equipment across the school.
• Provide training and support to staff and students on desktop and software applications.
• Research and identify appropriate software packages and resources for the school.

Responsibilities

• Maintain IT systems and equipment across the school.
• Provide training and support to staff and students on desktop and software applications.
• Assist with installation and upgrading of IT systems; maintain asset records and resources.

Skills

IT support

Staff training

Desktop software

Job description

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

Darling Range Sports College is a highly successful comprehensive Independent Public School with a student population of around 1050 and over 100 teaching and support staff. Darling Range Sports College first opened in 1975 as Forrestfield Senior High School and later transitioned to a sports college in 2008.

As an Independent Public School we provide specialist sporting programs in AFL, Rugby, Athletics, Baseball, Basketball, Netball, Soccer and Swimming. Our teams train and play in our state of the art facilities where athletes also have access to the strength and conditioning centre. These specialist sporting programs allow our students to work with elite coaches and some programs provide students with the opportunity to travel interstate and internationally to compete in sporting competitions. The college also hosts national and international sporting teams.

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

The Role

The successful applicant will assist in maintaining Information Technology systems and equipment through the school including developing solutions to identified problems whilst providing training, advice and support to staff and students on desktop and software applications. The successful applicant will research and identify appropriate software packages and other resources whilst assisting with the installation and upgrading of Information Technology systems. The successful applicant will maintain accurate records of assets and resources.

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 Linda Kolker, Manager Corporate Services, 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).

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1063962

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 Monday, 21 September 2026