School IT Technician – TSSP | Salaried or ABN | Work at Schools Near You

Your expertise. The right school. Your choice of how you work.

Coherent IT is an approved supplier to the Victorian Department of Education under the Technical Support to Schools Program (TSSP). We have supported Victorian government schools for over 15 years and are licensed by the Labour Hire Authority Victoria.

We're looking for experienced IT technicians to become the trusted onsite IT expert for Victorian government primary and secondary schools. You'll work directly with principals, business managers and teachers, looking after everything from servers and networks to classroom technology, and you'll see the difference your work makes to students and staff every day.

WHY WORK WITH US

• You choose how you're engaged – salaried employment or ABN contract, full-time or part-time

• Super paid on both options – contractors receive 12% super on top of their hourly rate, which is rare for contract roles

• Schools close to home – we match you to schools near your suburb or town to keep travel to a minimum

• Clear, published pay – no guesswork, our rates are listed below

• Holiday project work – extra paid work is often available during school holidays, such as device rollouts, imaging and network upgrades

• You're never on your own – you'll have a support team and escalation path behind you, plus 15 years of TSSP know-how

REMUNERATION

• Salaried: $80,000 – $85,000 + super (pro-rata for part-time), depending on skills and experience. Annual leave is taken during school holiday periods.

• ABN contractor: $44.00 per hour + GST + 12% super. Work is scheduled across school terms (approximately 46 weeks per year).

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• At least 3 years of hands-on IT support in a school, or as an onsite or field technician for an MSP or IT services provider

• Windows Server administration – Active Directory, Group Policy, DHCP/DNS, and file and print services

• Deploying and managing Windows devices at scale (Intune and Autopilot highly regarded)

• Managing iPads and Macs with an MDM such as Jamf Pro or Intune, plus Apple School Manager

• Supporting 1:1 and BYOD programs

• Microsoft 365 administration – Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive and SharePoint

• Network administration – switching, VLANs, wireless, and basic firewall troubleshooting

• Supporting classroom technology such as interactive panels, projectors and printers

HIGHLY REGARDED

• Previous TSSP or Department of Education experience, including eduSTAR, eduSTAR.MC and EduPass

• Familiarity with Compass and CASES21

• Industry certifications (Microsoft, Apple, Cisco, CompTIA or similar)

IS THIS ROLE FOR YOU?

Ideal for experienced school technicians, and MSP field technicians who want to move into the education sector.

Not suitable for applicants whose experience is limited to remote helpdesk or call-centre support, or recent graduates without hands-on server and network experience.

REQUIREMENTS

• A current Working with Children Check (Employee), or the ability to get one before you start

• Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or unrestricted working rights

• A current Australian driver's licence and your own reliable vehicle

• Availability during school terms, with annual leave taken during school holidays

• ABN applicants: a current ABN and your own public liability and professional indemnity insurance

• Professional, punctual and reliable, with excellent written and verbal communication

HOW TO APPLY

Please send:

1. Your resume, with your suburb or town clearly stated

2. A cover letter that addresses each item under "What you'll bring" with specific examples, and says whether you prefer a salaried or ABN position

Applications that don't address the required experience won't be considered. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete the Department of Education Skills Matrix.

Please send applications and enquiries to career@coherentit.com.au

No agencies please.