Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time - Commencing August 2026
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 2
Location: Queanbeyan
Remuneration: $114,251 - $134,809 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ666270
Application Close: 14 June 2026
Interviews Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing
About the service
Lead the Future of Health – Join Us as a Health Manager
Are you a dynamic leader ready to drive positive change in rural healthcare? At (Site/Service) we’re seeking a Health Manager to oversee operations, inspire teams, and deliver exceptional care to our community.
Ready to lead and inspire? Apply today!
What you'll be doing
The Telecommunications System Support Officer (TSSO) is responsible for providing telecommunications technical support and direction for an extensive and complex network and collaborative telecommunications environment for Southern NSW Local Health District (SNSWLHD) and Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) to ensure delivery of a high quality service consistent with the specific needs and strategic objectives of SNSWLHD and MLHD.
Support for
- Working within SNSWLHD
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Salary packaging options
- Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
- A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
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Selection Criteria
- A degree in a relevant field, or equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience.
- Evidence and duration of expertise through education, training and work experience in network and/or collaboration technologies. Demonstrate breadth of experience, depth of knowledge and ability through interpersonal skills to apply that knowledge.
- Experience in development of internal innovation, business case compilation and project development with a specific focus on requirements gathering, analysis and design within the telecommunications field.
- Experience in an operational and project environment regarding implementation, testing and quality assurance.
- Experience in support and maintenance against agreed service levels across a complex geographically diverse team, and experience in reporting against these service levels and project progress.
- Experience in writing or contributing to policy, procedures and local ICT standards.
- Knowledge and experience of procedures relating to change, incident and problem management within an environment comparable to NSW Health.
- Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers’ licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases
This is a Category ‘B’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015
All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. OASV requirements also include proof of vaccination against influenza and is compulsory for NSW Staff that enter any Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) or who work in NSW Health owned and operated RACFs
Information for applicants
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.
Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact estelle.roberts1@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. www.immi.gov.au
