Temporary Full-time appointment up to 25 April 2025. 

Location: Hastings Secondary College Port Macquarie Campus

About the school

Students at Hastings Secondary College have the confidence and qualities to inspire, achieve and succeed in an environment where they know they belong.

With a focus on academic excellence, community involvement and student wellbeing, our College enables your child to reach their full potential and graduate as a young adult whose future in the world is full of promise.

Our multi-campus college (Westport Campus) and (Port Macquarie Campus) offers an extensive and high quality curriculum including comprehensive extra-curricular programs for every child.

Our students excel in creative and performing arts, sport, community volunteering, leadership and academic extension.

Our caring and experienced staff consistently challenge students to reach their personal best and provide them with tailored support when they need it - including access to specialist classes, resources, programs and event.

About the role

Assists in providing efficient information technology support services along with performing maintenance and upgrades on departmental IT equipment to ensure effective operations at optimal speed and capacity.

About the Department of Education

The NSW Department of Education serves the community by providing world-class education for students of all ages.

We ensure young children get the best start in life by supporting and regulating the early childhood education sector. We are the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We are committed to fostering vibrant, sustainable and high-performing vocational and higher education sectors.

We are responsible for enacting NSW Government policy, driving improvement in education, and overseeing policy, funding and compliance issues relating to non-government schools. We respect and value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as First Peoples of Australia.

For more information about the Department of Education, please visit NSW Department of Education

How to apply

The NSW Department of Education is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce as an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We encourage diverse applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply for roles in the department.

To apply for this role, please submit an application by clicking “Apply Online” below. To apply, you will need to attach a cover letter (max. 2 pages) and your resume (max. 5 pages) in either Word or PDF format. Please address any pre-screening questions and any essential requirements. We are looking for you to demonstrate your competence in the focus capabilities as outlined in the role description in your answer, so please develop your response with this in mind.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

This is a child-related role. If you are the successful candidate you will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number as a condition of employment (if you do not already have this). For more information, visit https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/child-safe-organisations/working-with-children-check

In addition, your employment may be subject to the Department’s Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check to determine your suitability for employment.

If you are called to interview you will need to provide the following:

Proof of Identity information

Informed Consent Form

Declaration for child-related work

 
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Working with Children Check Clearance
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Note: A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role or similar roles, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.