NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

Personnel Area: Infrastructure Services 

Branch: Construction 

Salary Range:  The position attracts a competitive remuneration and benefits package dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate. 

Work type: Permanent Full-time 

Location: Regional Operations Centre – Eagle Farm and various Brisbane onsite locations 

Our Business  

You can be part of Brisbane City Council, which has a central role in readying the city for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games over the coming years. 

Traffic Network Services (TNS) are experts in the construction and maintenance of Traffic Signal and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) infrastructure throughout Brisbane City Council. This includes Traffic Monitoring Cameras, Variable Message Signs (VMS), fibre optic infrastructure and Council’s own ITS communications network.  

The Role  

An exciting opportunity to perform installation and testing of traffic signal network communications equipment across Brisbane, in the field and workshop, in a 24/7 operational environment. You will also modify software configurations and firmware for ITS Network devices, basic network design, fault diagnosis and repair of the network-based communications system. You will bring your motivation and experience to provide technical support, analysis and reporting for ongoing project work across a variety of stakeholders to support the Brisbane community. 

Your knowledge of Cisco networks and your ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team, across various locations, with interest in problem solving will be highly regarded.  

Industry accreditation in data networking as a CISCO Certified CCNA is desirable. 

A requirement of this role is to participate in an on-call roster, one week in every three, paid accordingly, with access to a Council vehicle as required. 

To be successful you will have: 

• demonstrated knowledge and experience in data communications networks, specifically in a large switched and routed IP network 
• knowledge of various communications transmission media, Fibre Optic equipment, Wireless data equipment and serial data communications protocols 
• analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to develop strategies, identify risks, resolve issues and make recommendations 
• experience in preparing quotations and reports, liaising and negotiating with a variety of stakeholders 
• a C class licence is mandatory for this role 
• a work safely in the construction industry, White Card, is mandatory for this role. 

Benefits of working for Council include:  

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements  
• free gym and wellness centre  
• award winning superannuation fund  
• generous leave provisions  
• competitive salary. 

 Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE 

How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position. 

This role may require a Criminal History Check, or you may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role. 

For more information: Please call Penny Fedin 07 3178 1155 

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team. 

Application Closing Date: Thursday 31 July 2025 at 11:55pm 

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.