Network Support Officer

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2026 Opened in 2011, Aubin Grove Primary School is a state-of-the-art, award-winning Independent Public School that caters for children from Kindergarten to Year 6. From the very beginning our school has been guided by our commitment to ensuring that every student is a successful learner and every teacher is an excellent teacher. Every decision made is student-centred and with their best interests at heart. We place children first and as such, are dedicated to providing students with the very best possible start to their schooling.

As part of the 2016 WA Education Awards, the school was named WA Primary School of the Year, and our principal was named WA Primary Principal of the Year. These awards acknowledge the excellence of our teaching and learning programs, leadership, the high quality of the relationships between school and families, outstanding governance provided by the School Board and our ability to provide a safe, stimulating and rewarding learning environment for all children.

Find out more about our school by visiting Aubingroveps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role As a Network Support Officer, your primary responsibility is to maintain the school's Information Technology (IT) network, ensuring optimal educational and administrative outcomes within the regulatory framework. This role involves offering technical advice to administration staff, implementing new systems based on research, and providing comprehensive technical support and training to all users, covering desktop and software applications.

Furthermore, you will be instrumental in safeguarding the integrity of educational and administrative data through the implementation and maintenance of data security strategies. Collaborating with the Department of Education ICT Support and active participation in various support networks are integral components of this position.

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 Lynna Matthews, Principal on

• 6174 6500 or emailing [email protected]

During the school holidays, please contact Lynna Matthews on [email protected] Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at [email protected] during the advertising period.

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 outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and

• A statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF

• Demonstrated knowledge of network systems and platforms relevant to the operating environment.

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills relevant to the operational maintenance of Information Technology networks.

• Demonstrated organisational skills, including the ability to plan and implement data security procedures.

• Demonstrated verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external clients.

• Demonstrated practical experience in developing and implementing user-training procedures.

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/SS1066550

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 Thursday, 22 October 2026