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Principal Technology Officer FFS


Townsville

The Digital Partnership teams provide effective and efficient ICT support services across Queensland. This role primarily provides on-site and remote level 2 technical support, incident management and request fulfilment in one or more technology domains to ensure defined enterprise service levels are met. The technical domains include End User Computing; Servers and Networks and Unified Communications.

Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group IT & Telecommunications
Classification AO5
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/EHQ684883
Closing date 19-Jun-2026
Job duration From 01 July 2026 - 30 June 2027
Contact person Adam Hanson
Contact details 07 4433 4437
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Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide high level ICT technical expertise, support and administration across the main technical domains (End User Computing, Servers, Telecommunications and Networks) by maintaining the operational environment that supports the business.
  • Provide support and assistance in the clarification and prioritisation of tasks by ensuring assigned priorities are met in accordance with defined enterprise service levels.
  • Effectively supervise and manage visiting ICT support staff, such as suppliers, by adhering to unit and organisational goals, policies and procedures, and seek opportunities to improve service provision through mentoring.

How you will be assessed

You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following key capabilities, knowledge and experience. Within the context of the responsibilities described above under ‘Key Responsibilities', the ideal applicant will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

  • Demonstrated technical expertise in the management, configuration, monitoring and implementation of ICT environments in multiple technical domains.
  • Experience and ability to deliver high quality ICT support to clients, with an emphasis on managing workloads, prioritising tasks and working unsupervised.
  • Experience and ability to identify and resolve ICT related problems within defined Service Level Agreements.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes:

 Competitive salaries

  • 12.75% superannuation
  • 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

  • 38 hour full time work week
  • Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
  • Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

  • Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
  • Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
  • Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

 Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions. 

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis (temporary; full time or part time).

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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