As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people who understand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a dynamic leader to oversee and enhance the City’s critical Operational Technology systems — including CCTV, carparks, building management, and lighting control. You'll ensure these systems are secure, reliable, and support community safety and seamless facility operations. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to lead maintenance, upgrades, incident response, and continuous improvement.

Be at the forefront of innovation while ensuring compliance with cybersecurity, privacy, and regulatory standards!

Reporting to the Manager ICT Security and Technology Infrastructure, your responsibilities would primarily include:

• Coordinate and deliver efficient city-wide Operational Technology services, including Surveillance, Carparks, Lighting Control, and Building Management systems;
• Coordinate contractors to promptly resolve technical issues, complete repairs and together maintain up-to-date technical documentation for the City’s operational technology systems;
• Coordinate with the City’s internal teams and the contractors to ensure successful delivery of projects; and
• Assist in developing maintenance and procurement specifications, including scopes of work and tender documentation for operational and capital projects.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will possess:

• Experience coordinating support and maintenance of enterprise-grade operational technology systems, including CCTV;
• Working knowledge and experience with Building Management, Lighting Control, Cisco and RUCKUS networking, and fibre optics;
• Strong time management, analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively both independently and part of a team; and
• Familiarity of cyber security principles in relation to securely deploying and managing (such as patch management) operational technologies.

If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, we welcome your application.

Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community.

Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about the role and working at the City.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate:

• A right to work in Australia (e.g. a birth certificate, current passport or current visa);
• A current ‘C’ class Australian drivers licence; and
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months).

How to Apply

Please apply online by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button below, which will direct you to the City’s application questionnaire.

When prompted, please submit: your current resume; a cover letter that concisely addresses the Selection Criteria; and any relevant qualifications or certifications. Remember, less is more!

The Application Process

Applications for this position will close at 5pm AWST on Sunday, 29 June 2025. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date.

Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.

We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.