School IT Coordinator - St Joseph's Primary School, CHILDERS
Date: 21 May 2026
Location: CHILDERS, QLD, AU, 4660
Company: Brisbane Catholic Education
About Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.
About our school
St Joseph’s School is a co-educational Catholic primary school with an enrolment of over 140 students from Prep to Year 6. At St Joseph's, we are dedicated to fostering a love of learning and a sense of belonging among our students, staff, parents, and visitors. We are committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning within a Catholic Christian environment. Our school values lie at the heart of who we are, and we strive to instil courage, compassion, and creativity in our students. We offer a community that emphasizes high educational expectations, challenging our students to live out our school values daily. Our school vision, "Learning Together to Make a Difference," inspires us to collaborate to reach our fullest potential. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
Join Our School in Childers - A Great Place to Belong
Are you looking for a rewarding teaching opportunity in a charming rural town? Childers, a storybook town rich in history, is a must-visit destination in the beautiful and diverse Bundaberg region. Conveniently located just a 45-minute drive from Bundaberg or Hervey Bay via the Bruce Highway, Childers offers a unique blend of small-town charm and easy access to larger cities.
As part of the Brisbane Catholic Education Remote Area Incentive Scheme, we proudly offer additional financial benefits to our teachers. Our school is an integral part of Childers' friendly rural community, where you can enjoy a variety of recreational activities on weekends and experience the warmth and hospitality of our residents.
If you're interested in learning more about this role or our wonderful region, please contact our principal for a confidential discussion. We look forward to welcoming you to our community!
Summary
Provide strategic advice and oversee daily ICT operations, working closely with the school leadership team to deliver on key ICT objectives.
- Location: St Joseph's Primary School, Childers
- Start date: Commencing as soon as practical
- Work hours: 6.0 hours per week
- Salary: School Officer level 5 - $39.44/hour + super (School Salary Scale)
- Status: Term time | Permanent
- Ad close date: 14 June, 2026
- Contact: Christina Day | pchilders@bne.catholic.edu.au
About the opportunity
In this position you will be responsible for:
- Providing strategic advice, analysis and support to the leadership team in relation to ICT
- Coordinating the development, maintenance and operations of the ICT network infrastructure and recommend improvements to systems and processes
- Installing and maintaining systemic management and educational delivery systems in accordance with school standards and policies
- Contributing to the school’s strategic and operational plans by reviewing legislation, regulations, initiatives and policies and providing recommendations
- Coordinating the school’s asset management including the registration and disposal of ICT hardware and software assets.
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- Expertise in providing strategic ICT advice, analysis, and support at the Senior Leadership level
- Strong ability in developing, maintaining, and improving an ICT network infrastructure
- Proficiency in installing and maintaining educational and systemic management systems
- Ability to review legislation, policies, and initiatives, to provide actionable recommendations
- Experience in managing ICT asset registration, disposal, and lifecycle processes
- Tertiary qualification at Associate Diploma/Diploma level in ICT or related field
- For this position you are not required to be Catholic.
Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:
- Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
- Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.
Why choose BCE
Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
- Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
- Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
- Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
- Active staff social club and wellness programs
- Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
- Fitness Passport access – discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.
Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.
Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.
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