Operational Technology Officer

City of Perth; Perth; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Perth is seeking an Operational Technology Officer to maintain and support critical ICT systems across CCTV, carparks, and building management. The role reports to the Senior Operational Technology Coordinator within the ICT team and focuses on keeping technology running, improving reliability, and coordinating contractor projects.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on OT experience, knowledge of cybersecurity, and the ability to document and renew systems while supporting procurement and

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience supporting enterprise Operational Technology systems, including CCTV.
• 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.
• Sound understanding of cybersecurity principles and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Tools

Geutebrück CCTV

Genetec CCTV

Job description

• $91,923 to $97,346 per annum, plus superannuation
• Full-time, 12-month maximum term
• CBD Location

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).

Applications for this position will close at 5PM AWST on Monday, 21 September 2026.

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.

For further information please contact Franz Esterbauer, Senior Operational Technology Coordinator, 08 9461 3657, [e-mail].

Attachments:
- Application Pack - Operational Technology Officer.pdf
- Collection Notice.pdf