Technical Support Officer

Branch: Carson Street School

Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Level 2, $72,562 - $77,741 per annum (pro-rata) (DOE (SSO) CA 2024)

Work Type: Permanent - Part Time

FTE: 0.8

Location: East Victoria Park

Closing Date: 2026-04-28 4:30 PM

Attachments:

• Information - Applying for Advertised Positions in Schools Jan24.pdf
• PUBLISHED JDF Generic Technical Support Officer Schools PS L2 Dec 2021.pdf
• applicant resource - how to write a cv and covering letter nov18.pdf

This is a permanent part-time (0.8 FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2026 Carson Street School (CSS) is the state’s only Education Support Primary School, and it educates early childhood and Primary aged students with moderate, severe and profound multiple disabilities often with comorbid medical conditions and sensory impairments. All have communication difficulties and most are non-verbal. All students require highly differentiated curriculum, specialist teaching and learning programs, assistive technology and extensive adult support to access their learning programs and to provide daily living requirements.

Our specialist Conductive Education program attracts enrolments from across the metropolitan area. Communication is a major focus at CSS with students using various forms of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) including Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD).

Find out more about our school by visiting Carson Street School or Schools Online.

The Role

The successful applicant should help support the technology that keeps learning and daily operations running smoothly at Carson Street School. You’ll play an important role in maintaining and developing our Information technology (IT) systems so students and staff can access the tools they need with ease.

We’re looking for someone who ideally has experience working with IT systems and equipment, can spot issues early, and enjoys finding practical solutions. This includes Promethean panels and AAC devices. Knowledge of Compass, Seesaw, would be a great advantage.

In this role, you’ll also work closely with the Manager Corporate Services, offering advice on Information and Communications Technology (ICT) maintenance and planning for future upgrades. You’ll assist with installing, configuring, and updating IT systems, and help us keep accurate records of our digital resources and equipment.

This position is ideal for someone who is proactive, approachable, and committed to providing high‑quality IT support that makes a meaningful difference in a special needs school environment.

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 Corina Botica, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 6216 4950 or emailing corina.botica@education.wa.edu.au.

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).

Application Instructions Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents Your application should include:

• A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• Up to five (5) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  • Demonstrated verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with staff at all levels.
  • Demonstrated conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to develop innovative solutions to information technology problems.
  • Demonstrated ability to install and maintain network systems incorporating the Internet and Electronic Mail.
  • Demonstrated organisational skills to develop effective administrative practices and the initiative to work with minimum supervision.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job. Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1031366 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 Tuesday, 28 April 2026