Telecommunications Technical Officer

The City of Gold Coast is Australia's second-largest local government authority, and our people are united in their passion for delivering the best for our City.

Why join the City of Gold Coast? What's in it for you?

When you join the City of Gold Coast, we provide pathways and opportunities for you to grow and achieve your potential; we look out for your health and well-being with our Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Programs, and we offer flexible work and hybrid office/work from home options to allow you to have more time doing the things you enjoy. In addition, we have a generous superannuation scheme and an employee-drivenSocial Club to get you amongst the action!

About the team 

The Chief Technology Office branch is responsible for the delivery of corporate ICT services. Services include enterprise policy, standards and planning, architecture, project delivery, telecommunications and the support and management of corporate ICT systems in partnership with multiple vendors and business users. 

About your new role

We are looking for a Telecommunications Technical Officer to join the team and assist in the delivery of telecommunication services and needs to ensure that we can deliver cost efficient and reliable telecommunications services that meet the needs and expectations of internal and external customers. 

For more information about the role and responsibilities, please view the position brief in the vacancy on our job board. To access this document, click the paperclip icon in the top right corner of the vacancy screen.

What you bring to your new role

In this role you will require strong telecommunication knowledge, skills and experience to assist in the delivery of the telecommunication and networks projects.

Well-developed planning and organisational skills are also essential to ensuring each project unfolds with efficiency and precision.

Having the ability to build and sustain effective relationships with a range of stakeholders will help in laying the groundwork for seamless collaboration and mutual success.

You will also be required to use effective communication, consultation and negotiation skills and the ability to provide independent advice, both written and verbal to senior officers on Telecommunications Technical projects

You are able to showcase your ability to deliver impactful findings through comprehensive reports and presentations, analytical research and computer skills driving towards the achievement of telecommunication and networks objectives.

An Australian unrestricted drivers licence is also essential for this role.

How to apply for this role

Click on the 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role. Please ensure each document is within a 2MB file size limit, preferably in PDF format.

As part of our selection process, you may be required to undertake a one-way video interview via Criteria, face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams. You may also be required to undertake reference checks via Xref, police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks and drug and alcohol testing.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.