Help Desk and IT Support Officer

• Full-time ongoing role in a reputable organisation 
• Experienced and supportive team
• Salary sacrifice available to reduce your tax and maximise your take home pay

About Us

At Centacare Catholic Family Services, our mission is to provide relevant, authentic and effective services that will enhance the quality of life of our clients and enable them to participate fully in the community. We employ approximately 600 staff across our metropolitan and regional locations and we deliver services to over 30,000 South Australians each year, without regard to religion, race, culture, sexuality, gender or economic circumstance. We support people in the areas of disability, family, youth and children, health and well-being, education and training, homelessness and domestic violence. Centacare is an inclusive, child safe and a quality accredited organisation.

About the Position

Centacare's IT and Infrastructure Unit provides support for Centacare services in communications, information technology, building leasing, maintenance and environmentally conscious work practices. The unit also provides these services to a number of independent entities.

The purpose of the Help Desk and IT Support Officer is to provide a help desk responsive service across a wide range of IT related enquiries. The key duties in this role will include:

• Provide 1st and 2nd level technical support
• Work collaboratively in a small team environment
• Provide telephone, remote and onsite support to staff members
• Monitor, action and update Helpdesk tickets and writing IT solutions
• Train and assist staff in the effective use of software applications

Essential Criteria

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Proven experience of computer hardware, software applications and network peripherals, mobile devices, TCP/IP, networking, information systems security principals and common business software applications
• Proven experience with Microsoft Server & Windows operating systems 
• High standard of customer service, with strong verbal and written communication
• Well organised and excellent task management skills
• Ability to work well in a small team environment
• Experience with Office 365
• Experience in the use of Remote Monitoring and management software
• Valid Department for Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check. Checks can be initiated at https://screening.sa.gov.au/
• Valid Driver's Licence 

Desirable Criteria 

• Highly developed skills in Microsoft Exchange Server and Microsoft SQL Server
• Configuration/Support of Storagecraft Backup and Recovery software
• Configuration/Support of VOIP/Skype for Business
• Experience in the community services sector and/or not-for-profit sector

Our Culture and Benefits

At Centacare we believe that everyone has the right to be treated with respect. We value the uniqueness of individuals, we consult, collaborate and operate with integrity and professionalism. Centacare is committed to cultivating a harmonious workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Equal opportunity principles align with our mission, vision and values. We believe that treating our workers fairly has a positive impact on our clients and maintains our reputation as a great place to work! We offer benefits such as tax savings via salary sacrifice, paid parental leave, supportive work environment and on-going development through various training opportunities.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter (as one document) outlining how you meet the requirements of this position as outlined in the position description. To access the position description or submit your application click on the Apply button!

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Dominic Reppucci, Executive Manager, on 08 8215 6700.

*Please note, if you are shortlisted and South Australia is in lockdown/under restrictions, we will be in contact with you to discuss most appropriate and practicable means of finalising the recruitment process.*

Applications will close at 5pm on Monday 7 December 2020.

With respect, no agencies please.