Operational Technology Officer

NSW Police Force; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Leave purchasing

Annual leave loading

Wellbeing programs

Salary packaging

Public transport access

In-house gym

Job summary

The NSW Police Force invites applications for an Operational Technology Officer within the State Technical Investigation Branch - Advanced Technology Centre. The role is responsible for the technical research, development, implementation, maintenance and support of surveillance device systems and infrastructure.

You will work on hardware, infrastructure and software projects in a purpose-built environment that supports public safety and modern policing.

Qualifications

• Eligibility: permanent resident of Australia or New Zealand citizen.
• Must be prepared to undergo National Police Check and Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Technical research, development, implementation, maintenance and support of surveillance device systems and infrastructure.

Job description

The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including more than 4,000 administrative employees who support the sworn officers that provide a range of law and order services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the socially, geographically and culturally diverse community of NSW.

About the role

We have an opportunity for an Operational Technology Officer to be part of our State Technical Investigation Branch - Advanced Technology Centre. The role is responsible for the technical research, development, implementation, maintenance and support of surveillance devices systems and infrastructure. The role provides the opportunity to work on hardware, infrastructure and software projects.

View the relevant role description for more information on this role (e.g. essential requirements, key accountabilities, key challenges and capabilities required for the role)

What we can offer you

At NSWPF our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join the NSWPF include:

• flexible work options;
• opportunity to purchase leave;
• annual leave loading;
• corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport;
• salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease;
• convenient location for public transport and to shops etc; and
• in-house gym facilities.

Our commitment to Diversity

At the NSW Police Force, we are proud to be an employer of a diverse range of people. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees where differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging.

We welcome applications from individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people of all ages.

We understand that the recruitment journey may present unique challenges. If you:

• Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like support with your application, please contact the NSWPF Aboriginal Employment & Engagement team at ********@police.nsw.gov.au
• Identify as a person with disability and require further information on the role or adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at *************@police.nsw.gov.au
• Are transgender or gender diverse and want to learn more about our support options, please contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at *************@police.nsw.gov.au

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must meet one of the following statuses:

• a permanent resident of Australia; or
• a New Zealand citizen.

Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a rigorous National Police (criminal history) Check and obtain and maintain a Security Clearance as determined by the NSW Police Force.