Technical Officer - Statewide Vision Impairment Services

Who We Are:

The Statewide Vision Impairment Services team supports students who are blind or have low vision from early childhood through to Year 12 across Queensland. We work in partnership with schools, educators, families, and specialists to provide expert advice, assistive technology, accessible learning materials, and professional development. Our goal is to ensure every student has equitable access to the curriculum and the skills they need to succeed, both in the classroom and beyond.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

Apply techniques and solutions, as agreed with teaching colleagues, to meet statewide requirements of supporting students who are blind or have low vision.
Interpret legislation, regulations and other guideline material relating to the operations and functions of the department and SVIS.
Supervise and manage the Blind and Vision Impairment (BVI) collection of the Statewide Trial and Loans Equipment program including coordination of workflow processes, keeping of appropriate records, arranging repairs and actioning requests approved by the Advisory Visiting Teacher (AVT), Assisted Technologies.
Provide guidance, training and advice on the use of BVI technologies for teaching, learning and professional development, including the management of an on-demand support service.

Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

Submit Your Application:

Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

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