Public Safety Communications Design & Planning Manager

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking a Technical Planning and Design Manager for the Queensland Fire Department in Brisbane. The role leads a team of technical specialists in frontline communication systems, overseeing complex integrations and delivering high-level technical support.

You will drive portfolio planning across projects, coordinate QA of documents, and report on evolving communications technologies to align with public safety goals.

Qualifications

• Associate Diploma or Degree in Electronics / Communications Engineering with a minimum of five years' industry experience.
• Exposure to PRINCE2 methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of technical specialists within a frontline communication systems environment, supporting complex communications systems integration.
• Manage the portfolio of complex communication systems integration initiatives with competing priorities and ensure quality of documents and requirements.
• Analyse and report on current and emerging communications technology trends using internal and external information sources.
• Establish a consistent framework for statewide planning, management and maintenance of complex communications systems.
• Develop and maintain design principles and standards for frontline communications systems.

Skills

Team leadership

Technical knowledge

Documentation & reporting

Education

Associate Diploma or Degree in Electronics / Communications Engineering

Job description

Queensland Government is seeking a Technical Planning and Design Manager for the Queensland Fire Department in Brisbane. The role leads a team of technical specialists in frontline communication systems, overseeing complex integrations and delivering high-level technical support.

You will drive portfolio planning across projects, coordinate QA of documents, and report on evolving communications technologies to align with public safety goals.