Coordinator Telecommunications

Corporate Services

Salary:
Level 6, $120,457 - $132,753 p.a. plus 12% superannuation (PSCSAA 2024)

Position number:
5896

Work type:
Fixed Term - Full Time

Location:
Perth

Closing date:
:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)

Attachments:
- Applicant Information

• Coordinator Telecommunications 5896

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This is a fixed term, full time vacancy available for 12 months, with the possibility of extension, for a further 12 months and/or permanency, subject to business requirements.
About Justice
When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.

About The Role
The Knowledge Information and Technology Directorate is accountable for the provision of services and technology that support strategic and operational processes across the Department of Justice, enable information to be leveraged effectively and ensure the Department's investment in technology is optimised.

Role Purpose & Key Responsibilities
The Coordinator Telecommunications is responsible for managing the department's telecommunications systems and vendor contracts, ensuring effective service delivery, strategic alignment, and compliance with departmental policies. The role provides expert advice on telecommunications strategies, leads project teams, and supports continuous improvement in information and knowledge management. It also involves stakeholder engagement, contract oversight, and maintaining awareness of emerging technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support telecommunications systems and services
• Manage vendor contracts and resolve complex service issues
• Lead telecommunications-related projects and contractors
• Provide strategic advice and contribute to planning and improvement initiatives
• Communicate and consult with internal and external stakeholders
• Monitor technology trends and ensure appropriate use of telecommunications tools
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures

Ideal Candidate Profile
The panel is seeking a proactive and experienced telecommunications professional with strong leadership and contract management skills. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of telecommunications technologies, experience in managing service delivery and vendor relationships, and the ability to translate technical concepts into practical solutions. Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and project coordination capabilities are essential.

Eligibility
Permanent positions – To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.

Benefits And Opportunities

• Flexible working arrangements
• Career pathway opportunities
• Learning and development opportunity programs
• Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families.

Application process
How To Apply
Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.

We Require You To Submit

• Provide a comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
• A statement no more than two pages or, addressing all the three following job-related requirements and/or role specific criteria.

Please provide examples to support your claims
.

• Shapes and Manages Strategy

Can you describe a time when you contributed to the strategic planning or reform of telecommunications services within a large organisation? How did you ensure alignment with departmental or whole-of-government objectives, and what was the outcome?

• Exemplifies Personal Integrity and Self-Awareness

Provide an example where you identified a potential risk or conflict of interest in managing telecommunications contracts or services. How did you uphold departmental or corporate standards, challenge issues constructively, and ensure compliance with governance frameworks?

• Role-Specific - Telecommunications Management

Describe your experience in coordinating telecommunications networks and services, including how you've managed vendor relationships, resolved complex service issues, and ensured compliance with departmental policies. How have you contributed to continuous improvement and maintained awareness of emerging technologies?

• Contact details of two work related referees.

All remaining
Job-Related Requirements
and/or
Role Specific Criteria
will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.

Subsequent Vacancies
Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Justice for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner's Instructions No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy and Commissioner's Instructions and No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies. Fixed term, full time appointments may be offered during this period.

For further job-related information
If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact
Jason Meldrum, Manager Infrastructure Services
on

for a confidential discussion.

Equity and Diversity
The Department of Justice is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and other diversity groups.

Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on or call

for culturally appropriate application advice.

Applicants with disability requiring adjustments or accessibility support at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the 'Further Information' section or contact the Diversity and Inclusion team on or

for a confidential discussion.

Submitting your application
Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the
"Apply for Job"
button at the bottom of this advertisement.

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application,
as late applications will not be accepted.
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