Senior ICT Officer

Senior ICT Officer

• Position Status: Full-Time Permanent
• Start Date: Immediate Start
• Closing Date: Thursday 12 June 2025

This is a permanent full-time position working 76 hours per fortnight - 40 weeks per year (School Terms).

The Senior ICT Officeris a key role that enables teaching and learning for the College community. This position oversees and exercises accountability for all aspects of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) at Patrician Brothers College Blacktown. The role of the Senior ICT Officer requires a strong focus on service delivery as well as effective technical skills.

Required knowledge and experience:

• Proven ability to lead and motivate an ICT team to achieve defined goals and objectives.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes.
• Hands-on experience in operating maintaining and supporting the technical components of IT systems and applications.
• Proficientin troubleshooting system network and security issues.
• Demonstrated capability in project management problem analysis and root cause identification.
• Experience handling sensitive information with discretion and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Experience managing ICT ticketing systems preferably with ServiceNow.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with staff students and parents.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Commitment to supporting and enhancing teaching and learning through effective use of technology.
• Sound knowledge of network and information system security best practices to ensure a secure IT environment.

The successful applicant will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or experience in a similar role within an educational setting.
• Knowledge and experience with Print Systems (iPrint Papercut).
• Knowledge and experience with G Suite.
• Knowledge and experience with the Microsoft 365 Suite.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Server Tools (Active Directory)
• Knowledge and experience with Security Systems (CCTV Inner Range SALTO).
• A thorough understanding of backup and recovery (VEEAM).
• A strategic and purpose-oriented mindset.
• A strong understanding of change management and project management.
• Demonstrated experience analysing problems and providing clarity of direction and leadership to provide solutions.
• Strong leadership abilities demonstrated by experience in leading a team and developing and implementing ICT strategies that align with the College vision.
• Knowledge and experience with information systems in education in particular school management systems learning management systems and web portal solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in vendor management.
• Leadership skills required to effectively and appropriately manage ICT trainees.
• Knowledge and experience with multimedia technologies used in contemporary classrooms and school auditoriums.
• Knowledge and experience with social media advertising as a communication and marketing tool.
• Have completed classification with CSPD.
• Have a current Working with Children Check.

The following will be an advantage:

• A strong interest in innovative and emerging technologies.
• Industry Certificates (CCNA Microsoft PRINCE2 ITIL).
• Experience with the Compass platform.
• An understanding of Virtualisation (Hyper V).

Qualifications and experience:

• Tertiary qualifications and or appropriate demonstrated experience.

Please respond to the above criteria in your cover letter.

Important Note

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPDs Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children. For more information please visit The Office of The Childrens Guardianhere.

CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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About us:

We are part of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) which is a system of schools committed to responding to the needs of students in a world that is changing rapidly. With over 5000 passionate employees located across 83 primary and secondary schools we have the intent and the resources to transform the learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 40000 plus students. We are always on the lookout for top talent to help us achieve our strategic goal of inspiring the future through quality Catholic Education and by strengthening the professional lives of our employees.