Network Services

Network Services &
Operations Officer

Grade: 7/8  
Salary range: $113,574- $125,720 + super 
Duration: 12 months 
Location: Hybrid, with attendance to Sydney McKell office
Tuesdays and Thursdays each week, or other approved offices as per team
requirements

An exciting ongoing opportunity has arisen for a Network
Services and Operations Officer to join the NSW Telco Authority and play a key
role in the operation and management of the Public Safety Network.

In
this role you will support the management of network services & operations
to deliver efficient and effective operational telecommunications services
through the Public Safety Network.

About
the team 

This role sits
within the Technology Operations Team within the NSW Telco Authority.

You
will be joining a friendly, fast-paced, dynamic and diverse team who is
passionate about keeping people and places across NSW safe. The team is
comprised of multi-discipline telecommunications professionals who relish
knowledge sharing.

Your
responsibilities will include 

• You will oversee the performance of third-party service providers parties to operate, support and maintain infrastructure and assets, to ensure service delivery is in line with agreed contracts and service performance levels
  
• Identify and manage risks and respond to incidents that can impact network performance
  
• Develop, maintain and review processes to identify and recommend opportunities for savings and improvements and ensure the effective development and delivery of network services
  
• Build strong partnerships with key internal stakeholders and external service providers to identify and resolve network operational and service issues and improve service delivery outcomes
  
• Provide tactical operational knowledge and advice to assist in the technical design and planning of infrastructure, facilities and assets
  

For more information on the
role and its accountabilities, click here to view the role
description. 

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate 

• Essential Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and retain minimum Baseline Security clearance within six months to work with sensitive government and critical communications information
  
• Experienced in prioritisation methods: Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities with stakeholders at all levels
  
• Strong stakeholder management skills: You can comfortably liaise and communicate with both internal and external clients
  
• Telecommunication network managed services background: You have previous experience working in this environment
  
• Tertiary qualifications: You hold qualifications in Information Technology, Telecommunications/Communication Systems Engineering and/or relevant experience
  

About
NSW Telco Authority 
 
NSW Telco Authority (NSWTA) operates and manages the Public Safety Network to
deliver radio communications for frontline responders. 

We work with emergency services and telecommunications carriers to protect
communications assets during emergencies and natural disasters.  

NSWTA is a delivery agency with responsibility for over $1.5 billion in key NSW
Government projects that connect communities and support emergency services.

We lead and coordinate whole-of-government connectivity strategy to bridge the
digital divide and help keep people and places safe. 

NSWTA operates as a standalone Statutory Authority within the Department of
Customer Service. We promote flexibility and we will consider part time, job
share and other flexible arrangements. 

We're proud of our customer-centric, people-first culture and it is key to the
success of our fast-moving, high-performance organisation, where our people and
partners live and breathe our values of Integrity, Trust, Service and Accountability. 

We understand the importance of continuing to learn and grow in your career and
provide a range of training and development opportunities to keep upskilling
and nurturing our people. We're also committed to creating opportunities for
job mobility and new experiences within our organisation or the wider public
sector. 

For more information, go to NSW TelcoAuthority 

Note,
this recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for future opportunities.

Salary Grade 7/8, with the base salary for this role starting
at 113,574 base plus superannuation

For enquiries relating to recruitment please
contact Jessica Taylor via

If you are submitting a cover letter with your application, please attach to your resume and submit as one document. 

Visit the
Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing
practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities
listed in the role description.

Closing Date: 9:59am, Tuesday 25th November

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