ICT Support Engineer
263212 · LightComputer network support specialists check, test and maintain an organisation's digital network systems. They may help staff with internet access and make sure networks are secure.
Description
Typical work tasks
• Assists in troubleshooting, diagnosing, testing and resolving system problems and issues; develops, conducts and provides technical guidance and training in application software and operational procedures; analyses, evaluates and diagnoses technical problems and issues such as installation, maintenance, repair, upgrade and configuration and troubleshooting of desktops, software, hardware, printers, Internet, email, databases, operating systems and security systems.
Typical work environment
• Typically works indoors in offices and meeting rooms.
• Works in adequately lit, heated, ventilated and clean, well maintained workspaces.
Typical physical and mental demands
• Sedentary to light physical demand.
• Frequently sits in offices, in meetings and at a computer workstation.
• Stands and walks around the office and the wider workspace to confer with colleagues, attend meetings and to provide technical support and guidance.
• There is an occasional requirement for lifting, carrying or pulling, but this is unlikely to be a significant component of the role.
• Bending, squatting, crouching, stretching, twisting, and climbing are not like likely to be significant components of the job.
• Frequent repetitive hand and finger movements are required when using hand tools and equipment including screw drivers, writing instruments, calculators and computers.
• Occasional driving of vehicles may be required to facilitate attendance at meetings or to visit satellite locations. Driving is however, not a significant component of the job.
• Mental skills necessary include a high level of cognitive functioning with analytical, computing, report writing, communication, interpersonal, planning, organisational, problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making capabilities and a working knowledge of network administration, software installation, repair tools and design.
Requires a substantial formal qualification.
How this was determined (model-generated): ICT Support Engineer: tertiary qualification or 5yrs experience; experience entry is common but qualification is the stated substantial pathway, no licence.
Entry Requirements
• A relevant tertiary qualification or at least five years applicable experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required.