IT Technical Support Officer - Newman College & St Monica's College
- Provide technology support to Secondary Colleges in the Cairns region.
- Deliver clear, patient, and professional user assistance and mentorship.
- Manage day-to-day service desk support for staff and students.
Information Technology Technical Support Officer
Commencement Date: Monday 26th October 2026
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
Salary Range: CES Office Salary Scale Level 4 $80,318 to $90,765 FTE gross per annum
Closing Date for Applications: 5:00PM Monday 5th October 2026
Catholic Education Services, Cairns
Catholic Education Services in the Diocese of Cairns is a dynamic and growing organisation that is actively inviting schools to co-create with us, schools that are places of rich learning for now and into the 22nd Century.
Our vision is to offer every student in every school a world class education enriched by their lived encounter with the Catholic Faith.
About the Role
The Information Technology (IT) Technical Support Officer role provides technology support to Secondary Colleges in the Cairns region. The position will be based at Newman Catholic College Smithfield and St Monica's College Cairns.
The role requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, patient, and professional user assistance and mentorship, particularly to non-technical users.
Responsibilities include day to day service desk support for staff and students, along with support to other equipment such as AV, printers and other collaborative technologies.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate:
- Strong customer service skills with a friendly, professional approach
- Experience or aptitude in supporting Information Technology systems
- High interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage routine and reactive tasks
- Professional presentation suitable for a front‑facing support role
- A willingness to learn and work collaboratively within a technical support team
Essential Requirements
- Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
- Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education
- Current valid driver’s licence (travel to school sites is required)
What we offer
- A full time role within a supportive and experienced technical support team
- Ongoing mentoring and guidance from a Team of experienced IT professionals.
- Exposure to a diverse range of technologies in the head office and school-based environments
- The opportunity to build strong customer service and technical skills while supporting staff across the region
- Employer Superannuation Contribution 12.75%
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
- Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- Access to Fitness Passport Membership
For further information about the role, please download the Position Description
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
Position Description 2026 IT Technical Support Officer (Newman College)
Enquires
Stephen Elliott - Team Leader - Secondary Technology Support
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