The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is seeking a motivated and customer-focused Field Support Officer to join our Technology Services team.
In this hands-on role, you’ll provide professional technical support across our schools, colleges, and Diocesan sites, acting as the on-the-ground IT specialist for your allocated zone. You’ll deliver first- and second-level support to staff, students, and community members, troubleshooting and resolving issues related to hardware, software, infrastructure, and IT services, as well as assisting with installations, upgrades, and maintenance.
You’ll also play an important role in broader technology initiatives, contributing to asset lifecycle management, IT and building project support, and the delivery of Diocesan technology projects.
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring strong communication and problem-solving skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to work independently within broad guidelines. You’ll have experience or awareness of enterprise Service Desk operations, IT service management (ITIL), and supporting Microsoft enterprise systems such as Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Azure, and Windows. Familiarity with networking equipment, phone systems, and ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow will be highly regarded.
This is an excellent opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a values-driven environment where your work makes a meaningful impact across our schools and wider community.
Benefits of Working With Us
Directly contribute to improving the lives of many in the community
Attractive salary
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport (T&C’s apply)
Ongoing training and development opportunities
A great friendly environment of dedicated and passionate co-workers
Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program
Corporate benefits, including EAP, flu shots and more.
The primary purpose of the Field Support Officer, within the Technology Services Department, is to provide professional services and technical support for a secondary school or college and for other Diocesan sites within a nominated zone (generally applied across the system of schools and other Agencies operated by the Diocese within that zone, and all relevant staff of the Diocese, students, parents, people we support, community, and volunteers). Support services include First-Level and Second-Level on-site technical support and troubleshooting of issues relating to:
Hardware and devices,
software and applications,
infrastructure assets, and
IT services.
Professional services will include activities such as:
Special projects of the Diocese and it's Agencies,
technology planning services,
asset lifecycle management,
hardware and device installation, maintenance, and upgrades,
operating systems, software and applications installation, maintenance, and upgrades,
IT and building project support, and
resolution or completion of Incidents, Requests, Problems and Changes.
The role will be based at an allocated secondary school or college, and this site will be the primary focus and accountability for the Field Support Officer. The role will also provide additional support for other Diocesan sites (generally applied across the system of schools operated by the Diocese within that zone, and all relevant staff of the Diocese, students, parents, people we support, community, and volunteers) within an allocated zone; and, occasionally, for any other sites within the Diocese.
Desired Skills and Experience
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to engage, manage, negotiate, influence and establish effective relationships with a range of people.
Self-motivated and able to work effectively with minimal supervision, within broad guidelines.
Awareness or experience working within an enterprise Service Desk function
Track record of delivering operational technologies, services and IT solutions adopted by the Diocese.
Awareness of relevant best-practice frameworks, including IT service management (ITIL), IT project management, IT asset lifecycle management, financial management, privacy and data security
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and multitasking skills
The ability to perform hands-on and remote troubleshooting and provide clear instructions to customers and other stakeholders
Experience working in religious, not-for-profit, social services, child care, and/or education settings would be highly valued, but not essential.
Experience with some or all of the following:
Microsoft enterprise systems such as AD, Office/Microsoft 365, Azure, MECM & Windows;
Networking equipment such as HPE Aruba & Cisco;
Enterprise Phone Systems;
ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow
QUALIFICATIONS
Commencement of, or commitment to Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology or subsequent relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of knowledge gained through education, training and /or experience
Current Class C Driver’s Licence
Current Working With Children Check (WWCC)
Possession of technology industry or vendor certifications, such as: ServiceNow, Microsoft, HPE/Aruba, Cisco, CompTIA, Apple (or others) (Desirable).
Possession of an IT Service Management certification such as ITIL (Desirable).
Possession of a Project Management certification such as PMBOK, PRINCE 2 or Agile (Desirable).
To Apply
Please provide a current copy of your Resume and a Cover Letter which addresses the two criterion points below:
Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals.
Your qualifications and experience in a similar position.
For further information regarding this position, please contact: Daniel Green, Field Services Manager: daniel.green@mn.catholic.edu.au
Applications close: 11:59pm Tuesday, 03 February 2026
Additional Information
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.
All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.
