Senior Technical Officer

Maritime Technical Services (MTS) support Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) operations by responding to emergent maintenance requirements for MSQ technical equipment, management and implementation of a state-wide preventative maintenance program for marine technical equipment, managing technical projects and system management.In the role of TO4 Senior Technical Officer, you will be part of a team that is responsible for the installation, and maintenance of a wide range of technical equipment used to support the safe movement of vessels around the State's waterways.Some Of Your Responsibilities Will Include Provide a comprehensive project supervision, installation, repair and maintenance service to a wide variety of electronic equipment operated by Department of Transport & Main Roads and external clients. Provide advice on complex technical matters relating to marine electronics, communications, vessel traffic services and hydrographic equipment to departmental and external clients. Develop specifications to facilitate the purchase of marine electronic, communications, vessel traffic services and hydrographic equipment and ensure Queensland Transports purchasing policies are adhered to during any subsequent quotation and tendering process. Formulate and implement research and development, equipment installation and maintenance programs. Prepare reports and submissions of a complex technical nature, participate in incident response situations and ensure staff comply with relevant workplace health and safety requirements. Maintain administrative systems at a high standard to ensure accurate records of the Marine Technical Services Unit's activities, equipment history records and quality assurance systems comply with predetermined standards.Mandatory Qualifications And Conditions Diploma/Degree, electronics, IT or communications or equivalent qualifications from a recognised institution. Valid Class C drivers license. Due to this role having access to sensitive data, a criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role.Requirements Of The Role Evidence of gathering insights and embracing new ideas and innovation to inform future practice. Proven ability in building and sustaining relationships that enable the collaborative delivery of customer-focused outcomes. Demonstrated experience of being accountable for the execution and quality of results through professionalism, persistence and transparency. An ability to evidence knowledge in their specialist and/or functional area.Contact: Daniel Conwell (Manager, Marine Technical Services) - phone: (07) 3632 7510 .Applications to remain current for 12 months.Job Ad Reference: QLD/666710/25Closing Date: Monday, 03 November 2025Occupational group Fishery & Marine