At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain IT networks and provide tech support to enhance educational outcomes.
- Company: Leeming Senior High School Education Support Centre, a welcoming and inclusive community.
- Benefits: Part-time role with flexible hours and the chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and to work with diverse communities.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and help students thrive in a dynamic learning environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in IT support and strong communication skills are essential.
This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2027 at Leeming Senior High School Education Support Centre (SHS ESC). At Leeming SHS ESC, students thrive in an engaging and innovative learning environment. Our students come from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, enriching our learning environment. 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.
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.
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
- Providing comprehensive technical support and training to all users, covering desktop and software applications
- 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 participating in various support networks
Applicants will ideally work as part of a versatile team, liaise with partner school network administrators and external providers to problem solve, and prioritise IT projects. The ability to build strong relationships and work well with key stakeholders is highly regarded.
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.
Eligibility
- 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.
- 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/SS1066363. 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 Friday, 30 October 2026.
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