Douglas Thomson Email & Phone Number

Brisbane City, Qld, Au

Coorparoo, Queensland, Australia

As the Head of Technology Strategy and Operations at Loreto College Coorparoo, I lead the strategic direction and operational management of ICT to support the College’s mission of providing a liberating, empowering, and motivating Catholic education. With a focus on both curriculum and business innovation, I collaborate closely with key stakeholders to drive technology initiatives and build and maintain infrastructure that enhance educational outcomes and operational efficiency.My role… Show more As the Head of Technology Strategy and Operations at Loreto College Coorparoo, I lead the strategic direction and operational management of ICT to support the College’s mission of providing a liberating, empowering, and motivating Catholic education. With a focus on both curriculum and business innovation, I collaborate closely with key stakeholders to drive technology initiatives and build and maintain infrastructure that enhance educational outcomes and operational efficiency.My role involves overseeing the ICT infrastructure and systems, ensuring they align with the College’s ethos and mission. I lead a dedicated Technology Support Services (TSS) team, fostering a customer-focused environment that delivers exceptional support to all ICT users within the College. I am committed to promoting professional development within my team and ensuring the effective use of technology across all aspects of the College’s operations.Key responsibilities include developing and implementing the College’s Technology Strategic Plan, managing ICT budgets, negotiating with vendors, and ensuring the security and availability of data and network services. I also play a pivotal role in risk management, disaster recovery planning, and the continuous improvement of ICT policies and procedures.With a strong background in ICT strategy and operations, I bring a methodical and systematic approach to my work, ensuring high standards of accuracy and presentation. I am passionate about leveraging technology to create innovative solutions that meet the diverse needs of the College community, and I am dedicated to maintaining the highest levels of professional and ethical behaviour. Show less

Brisbane, Australia

The Learning Facilitator and Systems Support Officer works closely with both the IT team and the School Leadership team to design, implement, and manage core school systems. This role uniquely bridges the gap between technical management and school administration, leveraging expertise in both areas to deliver comprehensive solutions. The position is dynamic and multifaceted, often involving tasks beyond the typical scope.In the role of Learning Facilitator, the position oversees and… Show more The Learning Facilitator and Systems Support Officer works closely with both the IT team and the School Leadership team to design, implement, and manage core school systems. This role uniquely bridges the gap between technical management and school administration, leveraging expertise in both areas to deliver comprehensive solutions. The position is dynamic and multifaceted, often involving tasks beyond the typical scope.In the role of Learning Facilitator, the position oversees and manages systems such as TASS, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Data Analytics, and Office 365. It leads the design, development, and implementation of digital reporting tools, provides comprehensive training for all staff members across various technical areas, offers high-level advice to the leadership team on technology and its integration within the school, and stays updated on new technology pedagogies to facilitate their integration into the College’s educational framework.As a Systems Support Officer, the position manages the technical aspects of LMS and school administration systems, including servers, networking, and disaster recovery. It provides Level 2 and 3 support for the IT department across a range of issues, works collaboratively on IT projects to ensure they meet the College’s needs and standards, and assists in managing the IT department in collaboration with the Director. Show less

Carbrook

The eLearning Facilitator is responsible for ensuring that teachers and staff of the College possess the necessary skills and practices to employ technology across a broad range of curricular and non-curricular work activities. As an eLearning Facilitator it is also my responsibility to review and support staff with technological integration for curriculum development and pedagogical practice. Other responsibilities include:• Management and maintenance of Office 365 systems (OneNote… Show more The eLearning Facilitator is responsible for ensuring that teachers and staff of the College possess the necessary skills and practices to employ technology across a broad range of curricular and non-curricular work activities. As an eLearning Facilitator it is also my responsibility to review and support staff with technological integration for curriculum development and pedagogical practice. Other responsibilities include:• Management and maintenance of Office 365 systems (OneNote, Teams, Exchange Online, Admin, etc.)• Developing technology related policies and best practice frameworks• Provide Data Analytics support using Microsoft Power BI• Curriculum development (technology focus)• Classroom teaching• Teacher training (MS Windows OS products, Office 365 application suite, email, internet, security, AV equipment, LMS etc.) • Reviewing the use of technology College wide• Developing systems to meet teaching and learning challenges• Training and advising staff on innovative technologies• Providing specialised advice and training on the Adobe Suite, particularly in Photoshop, Premier and After Effects• Providing advice on technology capacities of the Australian Curriculum • Providing technical advice and support to Marketing Teams to ensure deliverance of digital products and services (videos, audio recordings and systems such as Mail Chimp and YouTube) Show less

Queensland, Australia

The Workplace Health and Safety Officer is responsible for monitoring, inspecting and reporting on College wide (200+ staff 800+ students) workplace health and safety matters, reporting directly to the Business Manager. Responsibilities include:• Inspecting and reporting on workplace health and safety building compliance • Providing advice to staff and to the business on health and safety matters• Reviewing and providing recommendations in response to incidents• Attending… Show more The Workplace Health and Safety Officer is responsible for monitoring, inspecting and reporting on College wide (200+ staff 800+ students) workplace health and safety matters, reporting directly to the Business Manager. Responsibilities include:• Inspecting and reporting on workplace health and safety building compliance • Providing advice to staff and to the business on health and safety matters• Reviewing and providing recommendations in response to incidents• Attending and advising workplace health and safety committee meetings• Development of policies and procedures of a health and safety nature Show less

Carbrook

A support technician is responsible for providing peer-to-peer support for clients and employees of Calvary Christian College. Technicians work across a complex range of systems and hardware to ensure the ongoing operation of services at the College. Responsibilities include: • Providing technical trainings to teachers, support staff and student groups on Microsoft technology applications, teaching and learning classroom equipment and general computer usage and… Show more A support technician is responsible for providing peer-to-peer support for clients and employees of Calvary Christian College. Technicians work across a complex range of systems and hardware to ensure the ongoing operation of services at the College. Responsibilities include: • Providing technical trainings to teachers, support staff and student groups on Microsoft technology applications, teaching and learning classroom equipment and general computer usage and operation• Providing user and systems support to school databases, TASS, Oliver and SDCS• Providing user support to the Data Manager in building Data Analytics report• Providing support to clients in relation to hardware and software systems (Level 2)• Manage, respond and maintain helpdesk systems and tickets• Operation of cloud-based systems (Office 365, SharePoint) and Windows Active Directory• Diagnosing and repairing faults• Varying tasks involved in relation to operation of a large system network (1200+ users) Show less

Victoria Point

As a team leader at Cineplex Australia it was my responsibility to manage and control ground level operations from the front. Every day tasks included customer service, crowd control, food preparation, staff management and sales and service tasks.

Brisbane, Australia

Business Strategist handling sales, management, customer relations, business development and general enquiries.

Blanck Street Ormeau

Marketing and Relations for Technology Solutions and Equipment. An I.T Support company specialising in Business Computing and Support.

Loganholme Hyperdome

Bachelor Of Education - Bed, History And Technology, 6.2

Activities and Societies: Griffith Tennis Club Offered by Griffith University, the Bachelor of Education prepares students to teach.

Remote Pilot Licence (Repl) Multirotor Up To 7Kgs, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science And Technology, General

Certified by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), the Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) authorizes the commercial operation of drones.

Certificate Iii, Information Technology

Certificate Iii Business, Business Administration And Management, General

Microsoft 20347 - Enabling And Managing Office 365, Information Technology

Certificate Ii, Information Technology

Activities and Societies: Work Placement

Applied First Aid

HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support HLTAID003 Provide first aid

Hltaid001 - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, First Aid

Certifications - Technology, Information Technology

Activities and Societies: Cryptography

Security Operations Certificate Ii, Security And Loss Prevention Services

Queensland Certificate Of Education, Secondary Education, Op- 6

Activities and Societies: College Prefect, College Vice Captain, College PC Mentor, Exo Day fundraising committee.