30 Oct
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Wesley College - WA
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South Perth
30 Oct
Wesley College - WA
South Perth
Technical Support (Technologies)
- Full time, permanent role
- Working 44 weeks across the school year
- Join a supportive community
We are a Uniting Church day and boarding school, established in 1923. We provide a caring community, underpinned by strong Christian values, within which our students and staff are encouraged to achieve their individual potential. Our commitment to equity and inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, identity and experience drives us forward every day.
We are seeking an experienced and self-motivated individual to take on the diverse role of Technical Support (Technologies) within our Technologies Department. As the Technical Support you will provide assistance to Technologies staff and ensure that material, tools and equipment are prepared and maintained in accordance with Work, Health and Safety (WH&S;) requirements to support teaching and learning outcomes for our students.
This is a full-time position, however with additional leave during the school holidays, this equates to 0.92 FTE. Typically, the technician works the normal school day 8.00am - 4.00pm, 5 days a week during term time and then one week of each school holiday.
Additionally, the successful candidate will undertake duties including:
- Prepare materials and equipment as required for the day-to-day functioning of the Technologies Department.
- Maintain workshops, classrooms and storerooms, as well as machinery and equipment, to a high standard of safety and working order.
- Order materials and equipment as directed by staff in line with budgets.
- Assist Technologies Teachers to deliver the curriculum and other faculty related activities.
- Provide assistance in the exhibition of student work within the Technologies area, as well as for external events.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Previous technician experience, preferably within a school environment, conducting a variety of general maintenance tasks and servicing equipment.
- The ability to research and source specialist materials and equipment and undertake maintenance and repairs.
- Proficient PC operations.
- Basic woodworking, metalworking and welding skills.
- The ability to prioritise and undertake duties without supervision.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills in order to conceptualise and construct design solutions.
- Current and valid ‘C’ Class Driver's Licence.
- Technology related qualifications or a trade background in a relevant field would be advantageous.
- Current Forklift licence would be advantageous.
In addition to a vibrant and caring community as your work environment, we offer attractive employment benefits, including competitive remuneration.
The College provides a vibrant and caring community as your work setting. We offer attractive employment benefits, including competitive remuneration, free parking and lunch provided daily, and a comprehensive employee wellbeing program.
The closing date for applications is 4.00pm, 16 November 2026. Your application should consist of a covering letter addressing the above criteria and a current resume, including at least two referees who can comment on your work performance.
📌 Technical Support (Technologies) (South Perth)
🏢 Wesley College - WA
📍 South Perth