POSITION DESCRIPTIONAUSTRALIAN GENERAL INDUSTRY NOVEMBER 2008
Position Title: Helpdesk Operator
Position Code:7406
Career Level:1

Responsible for
Providing friendly and efficient first level support to all users of IT systems.
 
Reports To
Helpdesk Team Leader, Helpdesk Manager.
 
Supervises
No supervisory responsibilities.
 
Main Activities
  • Providing first level technical advice to users on personal computer hardware and software.
  • Resolving client problems and queries in an effective and timely manner.
  • Ensuring all users know the current status of their individual problems.
  • Monitoring all problems reported to the Helpdesk.
  • Liaising effectively with Suppliers.
  • Logging and keeping current all problems via a Problem Management System.
  • Producing records reflecting Helpdesk and job stream statistics in a timely manner and monitoring call volumes to avert potential escalation problems.
  • Liaising with Network Engineers regarding the progress of their action on assigned problems.
  • Coordinating and updating the Helpdesk Manual.
  • Keeping Management aware of potential areas for product enhancement and educational requirements. Liaising with Managers/Supervisors regarding potential problems.
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    Key Skills
  • Ability to work as a member of a team.
  • Ability to work without supervision.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Good organisational skills.
  •  
    Internal Contacts
    Individual Users.
     
    External Contacts
    Typically None.
     
    Typical Experience
    Represents an entry level position in IT Support, employee will have or be working towards relevant technical qualifications.
     
     

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