Client Support Technician

• Every day brings variety
• Grow your technical expertise and work with emerging technologies
• Join a team that puts people and technology at the centre of a great university experience.
• Onsite position based at Callaghan NSW

Are you passionate about helping people make the most of their technology Do you enjoy solving problems supporting others and working with a wide mix of digital tools Were looking for a Client Support Technician to join our Digital Technology Solutions team and play a key role in supporting staff and students across the University.

The role

In this role you will be part of a dynamic team delivering high-quality advice and support across a range of end-user technologies. Youll assist clients with standard workstations software applications collaboration tools and Audio-Visual technologies used in teaching and meeting spaces. Youll use your specialist skills in at least one platform (Windows or MacOS) along with strong AV and interactive technology experience to help users get the best from their digital environment.

Digital Technology Solutions is a trusted technology partner across the University enabling excellence in teaching research and innovation. As a Client Support Technician youll contribute to this mission by delivering reliable customer-focused support and helping shape the Universitys approach to digital service delivery.

What youll do:

• Provide customer-focused support for client technologies including workstations mobile devices collaboration tools and software applications.
• Support Audio-Visual and interactive teaching technologies across learning and meeting spaces.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues including complex incidents escalated from other teams within agreed timeframes.
• Offer expert advice to clients on the effective use of their technology.
• Contribute to the development of technical documentation knowledge base content and self-service resources.
• Make recommendations to improve standards procedures and client computing practices.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support high-quality service delivery and maintain strong working relationships.
• Ensure all activities align with University policies IT security requirements and WHS standards.
• Contribute to team outcomes including meeting Service Level Agreements project deadlines and service quality goals.
• This is a full time continuing position at a HEW 6 Higher Education Worker Level and will be based at Callaghan.

About you

We are seeking someone with experience supporting Windows or MacOS platforms with expert knowledge in at least one. You will bring strong technical skills in Audio-Visual and interactive technologies along with a customer-first mindset and a genuine passion for helping others. The role requires the ability to manage incidents solve problems and communicate clearly with a diverse range of users. You will work collaboratively within a team build positive stakeholder relationships and demonstrate a commitment to service excellence continuous improvement and secure work practices.

About our University

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence equity engagement and sustainability the University of Newcastles Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025 outlines the Universitys commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities.

For more information click here Our Uni.

What we offer

In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments stay healthy and work effectively.

These include:

• The remuneration for this position is from$ 93929 - $ 103641 p.a. superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience.
• Flexible working arrangements (in line with the Universitys Flexible Work Policy
• 17% super and salary packaging
• Additional University Holiday days generous personal leave and parental leave annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme
• Discounts in private health insurance gym memberships software travel and more
• Wellbeing programs

Your next steps

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If viewing this on a job board other than the Universitys please click Apply to reach the Universitys website where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy before commencing your application.

Your application must include:

• Your resume
• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity
• A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below demonstrating your qualifications and experience with examples.

To ensure that your application receives full consideration its important to structure and address the selection criteria outlined in the application process. This helps us better understand your experience and suitability for the role. We appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to reviewing your application.

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document.

Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2000 words).

Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or a valid work permit. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

For specific position enquiries please contact Mitchell Bull Client Support Zone Lead (North)(02) or via email

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Closing date:Thursday 22nd January 2026 11:59pm AEST

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