End User Compute and Productivity Lead

Management (Information & Communication Technology)
Government - State (Government & Defence)

One QFES. Many Services, Many Capabilities, Many Partners

Status: Temporary Flexible Full-time

Possibility of Extension: Yes

Classification: AO7

Region/Directorate: INFO & TECH

Work Unit: Information & Technology

Location: Albion 4010

Closing Date: Midnight 14 July 2024

Reference No: QLD_QFES_19954_24

Current QFES employees and volunteers must apply via their internal careers site

As of the 1 July 2024, QFES will become the Queensland Fire Department (QFD). The QFD encompasses Queensland Fire and Rescue (QFR), Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ) as well as the broader department which work together to pre-empt, prevent, mitigate and manage the consequences of fires and other emergencies on Queensland communities and support our large volunteer membership across the state.

As a department our purpose is to help the community to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from the impact of fire and emergency events. 

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) is the primary provider of fire, rescue and emergency management programs and services throughout Queensland. The department encompasses Queensland Fire and Rescue, Rural Fire Service Queensland, and supports other volunteer groups providing emergency response to Queenslanders.

A part of delivering the Service Management and Operations vision is to lead and drive the day-to-day delivery of Information Communication and Technology (ICT) service desk and regional support services and programs. The Service Management team is responsible for managing effective change and release process for new capability and providing coordination and management of major incidents and problems, including managing the service catalogue, improving customer experience, creating engaged customers and facilitating a trusted relationship with customers in operational and corporate support areas to achieve optimal outcomes for the departments strategic operational and business requirements.

Reporting to the Executive Manager, you will be responsible for the design, build, implementation, and operations of End User Computing (EUC) environments and solutions. This role includes the development of the Standard Operating Environment (SOE), ensuring that all devices are consistently configured and secure. You will understand the business requirements and identify how end user technologies and devices can be designed and operated to ensure the EUC environment, and its management infrastructure meets the performance, reliability, and security requirements of the organization. You will provide daily support, manage end user device lifecycles, provide safe and secure access, and continuously refine departmental requirements to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of these services within the department. 

Highly desirable requirements 

• Knowledge of mobility and communication technologies and experience in deploying and managing these technologies in a complex and diverse environment to achieve departmental objectives.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a technical support leadership role within mid - large, complex ICT environment.
• Experience / qualifications of ITIL v4 Service Management framework.
• Experience with end user device lifecycle management and associated processes
• Experience with Microsoft Intune or System Centre Configuration manager. 

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 the functions of the team, providing specialised direction and support to ensure the success of high-quality end user computing and productivity service delivery, and adherence to best practice testing governance for all ICT delivered content.
• Provide expert advice, support and guidance to senior management, project and technical groups in the deployment and adoption of emerging technologies, and how best to utilise the technology and toolsets they have available to optimise their workflows.
• Coordinate and maintain asset and lifecycle management for end user technologies and devices, ensuring information security and privacy are considered across all aspects of EUC and technical solutions are achieved or escalated to ensure high-level customer service and satisfaction.
• Assist in the planning, design and implementation of EUC subsystems and managed devices, utilising vendor resources and best practice approaches, innovation and cost savings to ensure architectural, customer and business requirements are met. 
• Facilitate, investigate and promote new technology and its adoption through the delivery and management of training programs to ensure the department is at the leading edge in providing ICT services and training.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of End User solutions, including feedback mechanisms and management of expectations. 
• 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.

To determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on the following Leadership Competencies for Queensland behavioural profiles that link to the “key accountabilities” for this role:

Leadership Competency Stream – Team Leader(leading others)

Vision

• Stimulates ideas and innovation

Results

• Develops and mobilises talent
• Drives accountability and outcomes

Accountability

• Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces
• Demonstrates sound governance

Once you join us we will want you to exemplify the QFES shared values of:

You can also visit our website to find out more about our organisation.

How to apply

Please refer to the QFES Public Service Application Guide [All PS Classifications/Streams and Senior Officer] for information on how to apply for this role.

Welcome to the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) website. QFES is the primary provider of fire and emergency services in Queensland.

Maintained by a unique mix of approximately 36,000 Rural Fire Service Queensland volunteers, 6000 State Emergency Service volunteers, approximately 2,200 permanent firefighters, more than 2000 auxiliary firefighters and supported by non-operational administrative support staff, QFES responds to:

Structural, landscape and vehicle fire;

Swift water and water rescue;

Storm and natural disaster;

Land, marine, air and urban search and rescue;

Crime scene, missing person and forensic searches;

Animal disease outbreaks.

The QFES aims to protect person, property and the environment through the delivery of emergency services, awareness programs, response capability and capacity (preparedness), and incident response and recovery for a safer Queensland.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

Welcome to the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) website. QFES is the primary provider of fire and emergency services in Queensland.

Maintained by a unique mix of approximately 36,000 Rural Fire Service Queensland volunteers, 6000 State Emergency Service volunteers, approximately 2,200 permanent firefighters, more than 2000 auxiliary firefighters and supported by non-operational administrative support staff, QFES responds to:

Structural, landscape and vehicle fire;

Swift water and water rescue;

Storm and natural disaster;

Land, marine, air and urban search and rescue;

Crime scene, missing person and forensic searches;

Animal disease outbreaks.

The QFES aims to protect person, property and the environment through the delivery of emergency services, awareness programs, response capability and capacity (preparedness), and incident response and recovery for a safer Queensland.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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