Information Technology Officer - Service Desk

Job No: COS147
Location: Colac

We are seeking a helpful and friendly individual to join our Information Services team as Information Technology Officer - Service Desk in a Temporary Part-Time, Fixed Term capacity until 26 May 2026 (2 days per week).
 
As the Information Technology Officer - Service Desk you will:
  • Provide assistance as first line support for the Colac Otway Shire Council information and telecommunication systems to ensure they meet organisational and client requirements.
  • Assist with implementation and maintenance of application software systems, updates and patches that support Colac Otway Shire Council’s business processes.
Key responsibilities include:
  • Assisting with helpdesk requests, specifically relating to the Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) level 1 and 2 support activities to ensure all internal requests for support and services are handled with appropriate urgency and in accordance with agreed timeframes.
  • Assisting internal staff to ensure they have the knowledge and confidence to utilise systems.
  • Assisting in maintaining system software and hardware.
  • Assisting in the development and review of standard guidelines and user operating and technical support procedures for information systems.
  • Assisting with procurement of hardware and consumables.
  • Assisting with equipment and software inventory.
  • Supporting installation of application software systems and relevant upgrades and conduct appropriate testing to ensure that software is operating within specification.
  • Supporting the maintenance and software of training and loan hardware.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities reasonably within the capabilities of the position.

About You:

To support your success in this role you will have:

  • Understanding of the requirements of providing first line helpdesk and technical IT support.
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of some or all of the following:
    • Desktop PC, Laptop and tablet technologies
    • Computer operating systems
    • Mobile technologies
    • Voice over IP (VOIP) telephone systems,
    • Terminal Services, Citrix or other Virtualisation technologies,
    • Virus protection systems
    • Printing services
    • Windows profiles
  • Understanding of the requirements to support software applications.
  • Ability to assist with the installation of software upgrades and to undertake satisfactory testing procedures.
  • Team orientated with sound communication skills.
  • Demonstrated initiative and a willingness to learn.
  • Customer focused.

For further information regarding the duties and requirements of the role, please refer to the position description

Salary information: $34.02 to $35.84 per hour, plus superannuation

Applications close on Monday 14 July 2025 at 11.59pm

For further information and how to apply:

    1. Download and review the Position Description including the Key Selection Criteria.
    2. Information to be included with your application:
      • Letter of application 
      • Current resume
      • Key Selection Criteria Responses (which you will usually find on the last page within the Position Description (Just write a few sentences to address each one) 
    3. Submit your application

Andrew Tenni

Acting Chief Executive Officer

Colac Otway Shire Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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About Colac

Colac Otway Shire is widely regarded as one of the most picturesque municipalities in Victoria. It comprises spectacular coastal areas, rain-forested hinterlands and beautiful vast open plains with native grasslands and wildflowers.

From the Great Ocean Road towns of Apollo Bay and Lavers Hill, to the beacon of the Cape Otway Lighthouse, the cascading waterfalls, nature trails and native wildlife, the lush tree ferns of the rainforests and tall timber of the Otway forest, Colac Otway has it all. Country living without compromise.

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