Overview Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time Salary: Salary not specified Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4 Occupation: IT and telecommunications Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs Reference: 1514921 Selection Criteria 1. Highly demonstrated skills in planning, decision making and resource management to set a school or organisation's ICT strategy and translate this to the day-to-day operations of an ICT Team.
2. Proven ability to set goals and priorities, monitor progress and meet deadlines and targets.
3. Proven ability to lead, manage and capacity-build a team of staff.
4. Capacity to develop and implement programs with a high degree of autonomy.
5. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills in individual and group contexts.
6. Ability to work collaboratively and constructively with internal and external stakeholders. Role School holidays attendance requirement for this position. Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions. Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations. Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal. Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school. Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers. Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives. An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher. Responsibilities
* Undertake systems design, program design and specification and direct programming changes necessary to enhance, modify or maintain a computer system.
* Evaluate and report on the operational efficiency of computer systems in production, making recommendations for improvement where appropriate.
* Examine and report on the efficiency and effectiveness of hardware configurations, software operating systems, data transmission networks and generalised software packages.
* Develop and conduct training programs for computer systems users.
* Modify and adapt accepted methods and guidelines and interpret and analyse complex data across several sub-disciplines.
* Develop techniques and procedures that will affect work practices beyond the work place.
* Manage a technical program with a broad scope across the school.
Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position. Diversity and Inclusion The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school. Child Safe Standards Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at: https:///pal/child-safe-standards/policy DE Values The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at: https:///pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview Conditions of Employment
* All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
* Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
* A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
* Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http:///hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
Location Profile Kew High School is a high performing co-educational school located in the inner eastern suburbs of Melbourne. The school was established in 1963 and continues to proudly provide an outstanding, holistic education to students of the local community. In 2025, Kew High School is comprised of 1002 students and 97 equivalent full-time staff. The staff includes 3 Principal Class members, 71 equivalent full-time teachers, 1.2 paraprofessional staff and 21.8 education support staff. The school prioritises high expectations and places students at the centre of a comprehensive learning and teaching program.
The Kew High School motto is: ASPIRE, STRIVE, ACHIEVE and the values of the school are founded in the first word of the motto, ASPIRE. Students and Staff are deliberately and actively guided by the values of Accountability, Social Equity, Participation, Integrity, Respect and Excellence in all aspects of school life. These school values inform the agreed learning behaviours in our classroom norms, they frame our positive behaviours framework and are consistently reflected in the broad co-curricular programs across the school.
In 2023, Kew High School celebrated its 60th Anniversary and the school has been proud to offer the local community access to the highest quality, co-educational, public education over the past 60 years. We are continuously improving our general and specialist teaching spaces and in 2022, a $10.8m STEM Centre was opened. We also have a dedicated music centre and a competition double gym and professionally equipped theatre, which are both heavily utilised by community clubs and groups.
Kew High School prioritises community development and has active parent and alumni groups who regularly engage with activities and programs at the school. We have established and developed a wide range of partnerships to enable excellence in our curricular and extra-curricular programs. We recognise the importance of extra-curricular learning and development with a broad range of camps, tours, performances, competitions, and expeditions locally, interstate, and internationally.
Kew High School is committed to child safety. For Kew High School's Child Safe Code of Contact and Statement of Commitment please see www.kew.vic.edu.au Applicants should visit www.kew.vic.edu.au to access school documents. Applications close Thursday 5 February Posted 23 January 2026