Technical Planning And Design Manager, Queensland Fire Department

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

Technical Planning and Design Manager, Queensland Fire Department Brisbane - North, Australia

Key requirements

Highly desirable requirements

• Associate Diploma or Degree in Electronics / Communications Engineering or equivalent qualification with a minimum of five (5) years' industry experience.
• Exposure to PRINCE2 methodologies

Responsibilities

Your part in the ongoing success of our department, in supporting key frontline services will see you responsible for a variety of work, including, but not limited to:

• Lead and manage a team of technical specialists within a frontline communication systems environment, supporting complex communications systems integration, while providing high level technical assistance to a team of technicians.
• Manage the portfolio of complex communication systems integration initiatives in an environment of competing priorities, coordinating quality assurance of documents and requirements.
• Manage, coordinate, analyse, gather and report on current and emerging communications technology trends using a diverse range of internal and external information sources.
• Establish a consistent framework for State‑wide planning, management and maintenance of complex communications systems.
• Ensure that specific frontline communications systems design principles and technical standards relating to complex communications environments are developed, approved, promoted and maintained accordingly.
• Contribute to and develop, an understanding of customer strategic directions and desired outcomes as they relate to the provision of public safety communications systems development and emergency response services.
• Maintain knowledge and awareness of relevant issues, insights, challenges, industry practices [and, evaluate, recommend, and deliver innovative solutions that optimise outcomes and improve service delivery. ]
• Manage the function and team, fostering positive teamwork, and utilisation of human, financial and other resources and assist in the ongoing development of staff through performance, planning, and review.

Applications to remain current for 12 months