Classification: Information Technology Officer Class 2
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation
Position No: 44993
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 08 July 2026
Contact Officer: Jodi Wilson on [email protected] or (02) 6142 3665
Details: Enjoy the convenience of free onsite parking and a prime location just 150 metres from South Point Shopping Centre, featuring stunning panoramic views of Lake Tuggeranong — a truly inspiring backdrop for your workday.
While our hours are fixed, you’ll find plenty of opportunity for a rewarding and fulfilling career in a supportive environment. Take advantage of salary packaging options to make the most of your financial benefits and enjoy peace of mind with a generous 12% superannuation contribution securing your future.
Join us and elevate your work experience with these exceptional benefits — your journey towards professional fulfilment starts here.
DIRECTORATE OVERVIEW
The Education Directorate is a leading learning organisation where people know they matter. We focus on creating capable, resilient, and active citizens by placing students at the centre, empowering learning professionals, building strong communities, and systems that support learning. Our people are passionate and invested in the educational outcomes of all children.
ACT public schools know Canberra’s future lies with generations to come and believe in the life changing impact of education.
The Directorate is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.
About the Role:
The Information Technology Officer will support the colleges’ priorities by managing existing ICT business systems and developing solutions to meet the demands of changing educational landscape including technologies, innovative learning and school management approaches.
This role is essential to the daily operations of the college, overseeing the systems that support senior secondary education, including timetabling, attendance, staffing, curriculum, assessment, reporting, internal communications, the school's online presence, and our integration with the broader ACT Education Directorate’s systems and the ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies ACS (ACT Certification System).
As part of the Administration team, the Information Technology Officer will work closely with the College Executive team and College Administration team to provide technical support to staff and students. In accordance with Directorate policies and in consultation with the supervisor, the position requires leadership, initiative and independent judgement.
The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
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Completion, or near completion of an associate diploma or higher qualification in computing/information science or significant relevant work experience (two or more years).
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Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra
Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to Apply: Your application should include:
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Your current curriculum vitae,
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A separate written 'Statement of Claim' explaining how your professional skills and experience, as well personal qualities meet the Selection Criteria (maximum two pages); and
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Contact details for two referees.
Applications should be submitted .
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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This is a temporary position available immediately for six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
