Systems and Support Engineer

• Full time, ongoing role
• Commencement: September 2026
• Narre Warren Nth Location

About PARED Victoria

PARED Victoria established Harkaway Hills College in 2016 and most recently launched Lysterfield Lake College in 2022. Both independent schools, located in Narre Warren North, are committed to providing a rigorous and enriching educational experience grounded in the Catholic faith, inspiring students to pursue all that is good, true, and beautiful.

Central to the PARED Victoria philosophy is a personalised approach to education that recognises parents as the primary educators of their children. By fostering a strong partnership between home and school, every student is encouraged to realise their full potential academically, emotionally, and spiritually.

It is expected that applicants reflect the mission and values of the College both personally and professionally and possess the ability to create an exciting and challenging learning environment.

The Role

This role is ideal for a technically capable IT professional who enjoys a blend of systems administration and hands-on support. You will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the school’s IT environment, while developing your skills across cloud platforms, infrastructure, and education technologies.

Qualifications and Personal Attributes include:

·         We are looking for someone with a strong service mindset, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise effectively in a dynamic environment.

·         The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills when working with staff, students, and external stakeholders.

Selection Criteria 

Essential 

Experience in Microsoft Entra, Intune, and modern endpoint management is highly regarded.

Desirable 

·         Experience working in a school environment is advantageous but not essential.

·         Computer Science or Engineering degree would be highly advantageous.

 Key Requirements

• Proven experience managing and supporting enterprise IT infrastructure, including networks, cloud services, Microsoft 365, Intune, Entra ID, Defender, firewalls, switches, wireless networks, and telephony systems.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and customer service skills, with the ability to provide advanced support for hardware, software, audiovisual systems, and systems critical to school operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cybersecurity and IT best practices, including user access management, endpoint protection, backup and disaster recovery, system patching, and compliance with privacy and child safety requirements.
• Experience delivering IT projects and continuous improvement initiatives, including system upgrades, device deployment and management, documentation, asset management, and service delivery optimisation.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to support, train, and communicate effectively with staff, students, families, and external technology providers.

For more details of the role please follow the link to the Position Description ;

 https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:ap:52d8bfd0-44a2-4b0b-a699-0d8481f90192

Specific Child Safety Requirements:

 Applicants must demonstrate

·         The capacity to model and consistently uphold a Child Safe Culture including the College’s Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy, and the Child Safe Code of Conduct both personally and professionally.  Refer to the links below to access these policies.

·         Suitability to work with children including positive attitudes toward child safety and child empowerment.

·         A willingness to participate in ongoing child safety training.

·         The ability to create culturally safe and inclusive environments for diverse students, cultural diverse students, students with disabilities and students from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.

Child_Safe_Code_of_Conduct_PnZ4HUQ.pdf

Child_Safety_and_Wellbeing_Policy_qSJlwur.pdf

Applicants are required to provide a valid Working with Children Check or VIT registration (teachers) and will be subject to background and reference checks and will be required to sign the Child Safe Code of Conduct as a condition of employment.

BENEFITS:

• Parking on site
• School fees discounts for staff
• Career development and ongoing position
• Employee Assistant Program

APPLICATION

Please email your application to James Cheong of PARED Victoria , via employment@pared.vic.edu.au

 All applications must include a cover letter, resume and at least two references (professional/ character). Applications close on 4th August 2026. Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.