Business Operations Coordinator
Grade: 7/8
Salary range: $113,574-$125,720 + superannuation and leave loading
Duration: temporary full time role for up to 11 months
Location: Hybrid with an in-office requirement 2 days a week in Sydney, McKell. This may be subject to change in line with DCS workplace policies
Enable a high‑performing, compliant and well‑coordinated Technology Operations Environment.
We are seeking a proactive and organised professional to support the TechOps group by ensuring strong governance, compliance and operational coordination across a range of business‑as‑usual and continuous improvement activities.
About the team
This role sits within the Technology Operations team in the NSW Telco Authority.
This position supports the delivery of operational telecommunications services by strengthening governance, improving processes, and ensuring adherence to regulatory and organisational requirements. It works closely with stakeholders across the business to support coordination, reporting, and capability uplift activities that underpin service delivery, as well as delivering vendor and contract governance to ensure agreed performance, compliance, and risk outcomes are met.
Your responsibilities will include
- Supporting records management and compliance activities, ensuring TechOps operates in line with regulatory and organisational requirements
- Delivering vendor and contract governance to ensure agreed performance, compliance, and risk outcomes are met
- Providing secretariat support to governance forums, including coordination of meetings, preparation of materials and tracking of actions and outcomes
- Coordinating training and capability uplift activities, including managing approvals and promoting access to development opportunities
- Supporting the delivery of business‑as‑usual operational activities, ensuring effective coordination and responsiveness to ad hoc requests
- Maintaining and improving processes, procedures and documentation to enhance operational efficiency and consistency
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to uplift practices and introduce new approaches
- Supporting collaboration across the team by organising and maintaining engagement and communication opportunities
For more information on the role and its accountabilities, click here to view the role description.
To be successful in this role you will have
- Experience supporting governance, coordination or operational functions within a complex environment
- Strong understanding of records management, compliance or administrative governance frameworks
- Demonstrated ability to provide secretariat or coordination support, including preparing documentation and tracking actions
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and respond to emerging requests
- Well‑developed written and communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, structured documentation
Desirable:
- Background in vendor and contract oversight
- Experience in technology, telecommunications or operational environments
- Exposure to continuous improvement or process uplift activities
- Familiarity with government governance and compliance frameworks
This role may require additional enhanced security vetting.
About NSW Telco Authority
NSW Telco Authority (NSWTA) operates and manages the Public Safety Network to deliver radio communications for frontline responders.
We work with emergency services and telecommunications carriers to protect communications assets during emergencies and natural disasters.
NSWTA is a delivery agency with responsibility for over $1.5 billion in key NSW Government projects that connect communities and support emergency services.
We lead and coordinate whole-of-government connectivity strategy to bridge the digital divide and help keep people and places safe.
NSWTA operates as a standalone Statutory Authority within the Department of Customer Service. We promote flexibility and we will consider part time, job share and other flexible arrangements.
We're proud of our customer-centric, people-first culture and it is key to the success of our fast-moving, high-performance organisation, where our people and partners live and breathe our values of Integrity, Trust, Service and Accountability.
We understand the importance of continuing to learn and grow in your career and provide a range of training and development opportunities to keep upskilling and nurturing our people. We're also committed to creating opportunities for job mobility and new experiences within our organisation or the wider public sector.
For more information, go to NSW Telco Authority
Salary Grade 7/8, with the base salary for this role starting at 113,574 base plus superannuation
Click Here to access the Role Description . For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Fiona Glover via fiona.glover@customerservice.nsw.gov.au.
Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.
A talent pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.
Closing Date: 9:59am Tuesday 2nd June
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