Operational Technology Officer

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

As the Operational Technology Officer in the City of Perth, Play a vital role in keeping the City running safely and smartly as the Operational Technology Support Officer, supporting critical systems including CCTV, carparks, building management and lighting controls.

Reporting to the Senior Operational Technology Coordinator within our ICT team, your responsibilities would primarily include:

• Keep critical technology running by triaging and resolving faults across CCTV, carparks, lighting and building management systems.
• Improve system reliability by identifying recurring issues, tracking faults and supporting continuous improvement.
• Coordinate contractors and projects to ensure quality, value for money and timely delivery.
• Support the future of the City’s technology through technical documentation, system renewals and procurement.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will possess:

• Hands-on experience supporting enterprise Operational Technology systems, including CCTV (Geutebrück and Genetec).
• Technical knowledge across building management, lighting control, networking and fibre infrastructure.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• A sound understanding of cybersecurity principles and technical documentation.

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 tailored cover letter that addresses the Selection Criteria of no more than two pages; and any relevant qualifications or certifications. Remember, less is more!

The Application Process

Applications for this position will close at 5PM AWST on Monday, 21 September 2026. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date.

Please note: The advert may close earlier than the listed closing date should suitable applications be received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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.