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About Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

Job description:

Summary

Be part of the school leadership team decision making process by providing expert ICT advice to support school operations.

• Location: St Patricks College - Gympie (S)
• Start date: 05/11/2025
• Work hours: 38.00 hours per week
• Salary: $84,620 - $103,022 + super (School Salary Scale)
• Status: Full Time Continuing
• Ad close date: 02/11/2025
• Contact: (07) 5482 0600

About our school
St Patrick's is a Parish Co-educational Secondary College with an enrolment of over 510 students in Gympie. Gympie is located approximately 40 minutes from the Sunshine Coast. The College provides a values-based education that fosters and applauds students' talents and potential. The College aims to develop students' self-worth, social, academic and sporting skills, religious and ethical formation, so that students can achieve to their potential and live the College motto "Let your light shine".

The College has been an integral part of the St Patrick Parish educational precinct and Gympie community for more than 135 years, during which time students have achieved outstanding academic and sporting results as well as success in many other arenas. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

About the opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Leading and managing multidisciplinary teams to ensure school ICT operations and outcomes are achieved
• Providing strategic ICT advice to stakeholders on the financial implications and budgetary impacts of operational projects, including the identification of risks and future opportunities
• Participating in ICT leadership decisions to improve school efficiencies and develop systems in line with legislative requirements and school policy and procedures
• Promoting and implementing various ICT initiatives, to increase engagement and highlight student pathways
• Fostering strategic partnerships with ICT hardware, software and third-party service vendors to organise warranty and repairs of ICT equipment.

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Strong leadership and team management skills to drive ICT operations and outcomes
• Expertise in providing strategic ICT advice on financial implications, budgeting, risk identification, and future opportunities
• Experience in contributing to ICT leadership decisions to improve efficiencies and align with policies and regulations
• Ability to promote and implement ICT initiatives
• Strong relationship-building skills to foster strategic partnerships with vendors for ICT equipment warranties and repairs
• Tertiary qualification at Associate Diploma/Diploma level in ICT or related field
• For this position you are not required to be Catholic.

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
• Active staff social club and wellness programs
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone's responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.

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