About the role:

The permanent full-time position of IT/OT Network Administrator is directly accountable and responsible for managing, monitoring, and maintaining the City’s physical security computing environment. This includes servers, infrastructure and networks to ensure optimal performance, security, and integrity of systems that provide asset protection and enhance safety for City of Swan staff, visitors and the wider community.

As the City is responsible for the management of over $3 billion of community assets, including community buildings and public open spaces requiring asset protection (physical security) and we are looking for someone to support and administer the City’s on-premises physical security stack such as electronic security management systems, video surveillance systems (CCTV), electronic key safe and intercom systems that protect and secure the City’s assets and underpin the City’s on-premises Security Control Room.

Key Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ongoing monitoring of operational status of the physical security computing environment, troubleshooting and resolving any issues arising.
• Directing and managing external security contractors delivering specialist IT/OT engineering and technician services.
• Working with vendors to support the City’s physical security IT / OT operations, including project scoping, project implementation, system and hardware maintenance, and other processes.
• Working with other IT and peer teams to ensure standards and technologies are in line with the City’s overall technical direction and security posture.
• Delivery of outstanding customer service and be community minded with a willingness to improve the quality of life for our community.
• Provide IT / OT Network and Infrastructure technical advice.
• Complete all work in a safe and efficient manner having regard to own safety, the public, and that of other workers.

For more information about the role please refer to the position description.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Relevant tertiary qualification, or demonstrated equivalent experience
• Security Monitoring Licence, or willingness to obtain
• CCNA or equivalent Network Certification
• Current C Class Drivers Licence
• A satisfactory National Police Certificate
• Safety Awareness Training Certificate (White Card)
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of an IT or OT Network Administrator role within a government or commercial environment
• Ability to research, analyse, evaluate and solve computing problems in a timely manner with accuracy

About working with us:

The salary for this position will be from $81,628.92 - $101,210.00 per annum, depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

You will also enjoy benefits including:

• Flexibility to balance work and life through 19 day month or 9 day fortnight
• Excellent leave entitlements e.g. purchase additional leave, Local Government public holiday
• Generous Superannuation contributions up to a total combined 16.5%
• Comprehensive employee wellness program
• Generous study assistance (terms and conditions apply)
• Free parking options available
• Travelsmart allowance to support public transport use or cycling to work

About the City:

The City of Swan, located north east of Perth, is the largest local government by land size in the Perth metropolitan area, and has one of the fastest growing populations. The City covers an area of 1,042 square kilometres, equivalent to almost 20 per cent of the Perth metropolitan area. A beautifully diverse expanse of land, the City is rich in natural assets, including the iconic Swan River and internationally renowned Swan Valley viticulture region established in 1829. Our location, services and facilities make the City an attractive place to live. The population across our 42 suburbs stands at 168,334 in 2023, but is set to reach 300,000 by 2050.

The Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation have been the traditional custodians of the land for more than 40,000 years. The Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River) holds enormous cultural significance for the Noongar people. The City is also rich in European history, and our community is a melting pot of multiculturalism, with one in three people being born overseas and one in five speaking a language other than English at home. Our ideal location, significant history, diverse community and strong economy ensures a positive future for the City of Swan, full of opportunity.

Our purpose at the City is to improve the quality of life for all of the people who live in, work in and visit the City of Swan by delivering our vision of ‘one city, diverse people, culture and places’ through shared values of respect, excellence, accountability and leadership.

At the City of Swan we are committed to recruiting and retaining the right people and creating a great place to work. We offer our employees real careers, real impact, and real rewards.

We welcome everyone exactly as they are. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, people with a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Bilal directly on (08) 9267 9275.

For queries regarding the application process, please contact our friendly People Services team on (08) 9267 9014.

To apply please submit a resume that outlines your qualifications and experience and include a summary statement of why you would be a good fit for this role, via the link.

Closing Date: Sunday 15 June 2025 at 11pm AWST.

The City of Swan reserves the right to commence shortlisting and interviews earlier than the closing date. The City also reserves the right to close the vacancy early. Therefore if you are interested in applying for this position please do so as soon as possible.

*No agencies please.

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