The Opportunity
As the Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Surveillance & Security Projects Officer, you will be responsible for CCTV operations, surveillance systems, physical access control, and activity management.
Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and support Council’s CCTV, surveillance and access systems
• Ensure compliance with security legislation, policies and standards
• Manage vendor maintenance, licensing and service arrangements
• Support joint ICT projects across Councils and partner agencies
• Contribute to audits, reporting, and risk/security assessments
  

This is a full-time, limited tenure position for up to 2 years working in Bairnsdale.
Things You’re Proud Of (Key Selection Criteria)

• Experience in the operation of CCTV, surveillance and security systems (2+yrs).
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Tertiary qualified with relevant experience and/or post-graduate qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science or related discipline is highly desirable.
• CCTV, surveillance and security industry specialist training or experience is highly desirable.
• Proven skills in policy, procedural, process and specification development.
  

If successful, you will need to undertake a police check. You must also be legally entitled to work in Australia.
Why you’ll love EGSC East Gippsland boasts breathtaking landscapes from the ocean to the mountains and has a tight-knit community. We employ locals, who truly care about supporting the needs of our community.
At EGSC, we offer
Work-Life Balance:

• 60/40 Hybrid office/WFH options
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Flexible start and finish times
• Extra time off over Christmas
• Discounted memberships to our Recreation Centres

Competitive Salaries:

• Banded salaries with built in yearly increases!
• Annual leave loading paid as a lump sum in December!

A Supportive environment:

• 17 weeks paid parental leave pro rata
• Additional special leave available for chronic health conditions and other special needs
• Learning and Development team to keep your skills up to date and give you the opportunity to develop your career!
• Employee Assistance Program offering counselling support when you need it
• Staff consultative committee - management consult staff on big decisions
  

To apply, please submit:

• A cover letter
• Your resume with 2 references
• A statement addressing each of the key selection criteria.

Applications close at 11.59pm on 16 July 2025
Questions? For a confidential discussion about the position or to learn more, please contact Byron Edmonds, Coordinator Cybersecurity and Infrastructureor Sharon Jankowiak, Coordinator Information and Business Systems on (03) 5153 9500.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. To uphold these standards a valid working with children check is required to be held for applicable positions.