Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time - Until 30 June 2026

Location: Queanbeyan

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2

Remuneration: $109, $129,624.00 per annum

Hours Per Week: 38 hours

Requisition ID: REQ604248

Applications Close:  Sunday 21 September 2025

Interview Information: Scheduled within 10 days of closing

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What you'll be doing

The Telecommunications System Support Officer (TSSO) is responsible for providing telecommunications technical support and direction for an extensive and complex network and collaborative telecommunications environment for Southern NSW Local Health District (SNSWLHD) and Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) to ensure delivery of a high quality service consistent with the specific needs and strategic objectives of SNSWLHD and MLHD.

Selection Criteria:

1. A degree in a relevant field, or equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience.
2. Strong knowledge of Cisco / Aruba networking infrastructure covering both Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs) highly desirable.
3. Knowledge in Cisco Call Manager/ administration an advantage.
4. Evidence and duration of expertise through education, training and work experience in network and/or collaboration technologies. Demonstrate breadth of experience, depth of knowledge and ability through interpersonal skills to apply that knowledge.
5. Experience in development of internal innovation, business case compilation and project development with a specific focus on requirements gathering, analysis and design within the telecommunications field.
6. Experience in an operational and project environment regarding implementation, testing and quality assurance.
7. Experience in support and maintenance against agreed service levels across a complex geographically diverse team, and experience in reporting against these service levels and project progress.
8. Experience in writing or contributing to policy, procedures and local ICT standards.
9. Knowledge and experience of procedures relating to change, incident and problem management within an environment comparable to NSW Health.
10. Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.

We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team

Information for applicants

Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

At Southern NSW Local Health District, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce. For more information, click here

If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact  for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. For more information, please see

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