Careers at CSPD

Senior ICT Officer - Permanent (Full Time)

The Senior ICT Officer is a key role that enables teaching and learning for the College community. This position is responsible for overseeing and exercising accountability for all aspects of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) at St Patrick's Marist College, Dundas. The role of the ICT Infrastructure Manager requires a strong focus toward service delivery, as well as effective technical skills.

This is a permanent full time position working 76 hours per fortnight over 48 weeks per year.

COMMENCING: Immediate Start – Term 2 2025

Closing Date: Thursday 24th April 2025.

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.
• Proficient in 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 Network Infrastructure (Cisco)
• 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 (InnerRange, 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
•  Have completed classification with the 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.

Interested?

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 CSPD’s Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children’s Guardian here. 

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.

Apply today!

If you are determined to make a difference and want to join a diverse organisation committed to transforming lives through faith-based education, click on the APPLY button.  To find out more about CSPD go to https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/  or follow us on LinkedIn.

About us:

We are part of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) 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 40,000 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 schooling and by strengthening the professional lives of our employees.

Please include 3 referees with contact mobile phone numbers.

Closing Date: Thursday 24th April 2025.