Project Technology

Project Technology & Infrastructure Advisor The City of Melville is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking technology professional to play a pivotal role in one of Western Australia’s most significant civic and cultural developments: the Library and Cultural Centre (LCC). Location: City of Melville Civic Centre Salary: $120,000 to $150,000 pro-rata p.a. + 12% Super Employment Type: 4-Year Fixed Term, Part Time 0.6FTE The Library & Cultural Centre (LCC) Project Set within the evolving Melville Cultural Heart precinct, the LCC will bring together the City’s main library, gallery and exhibition spaces, a municipal museum celebrating First Nations stories and vibrant community and learning areas. Anchoring the City’s revitalisation of its city centre, it will become a hub where learning, creativity and community life come together. The Role Against this backdrop, the Project Technology & Infrastructure Advisor will guide the design and delivery of the ICT ecosystem that will enable the LCC to operate as a modern, future‑ready, community‑centred facility. As the City’s primary ICT advisor for the LCC, you will lead the direction, review and recommendations for all technology infrastructure and digital systems; from early design and planning through to implementation and operational readiness. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, senior leadership, external partners and contractors to ensure the LCC’s technology environment is robust, scalable, secure and aligned with best‑practice frameworks such as ITIL and NIST. Your work will shape the digital backbone for: Library and creative learning spaces Exhibition and gallery environments Museum and First Nations cultural storytelling spaces Flexible meeting and performance areas Customer service touchpoints and community interfaces Civic and public‑facing digital infrastructure Connections to adjacent cultural, civic and retail precincts and networked facilities This role blends project advisory, ICT architecture, stakeholder engagement, operational planning, and project delivery, providing an exceptional opportunity to influence a once‑in‑a‑generation facility. Key Responsibilities Lead the review, analysis and recommendation of ICT infrastructure and systems throughout LCC planning, design and tender phases Work with ICT consultants, architectural design teams, and internal teams to align design thinking with City systems and ensure fit for purpose, sustainable solutions Establish fit‑for‑purpose technology models aligned to the City’s governance, strategy, standards and existing technology environment Champion scalable, secure and future‑proof approaches spanning voice and data networks, building access/security, AV systems and digital platforms Guide integration of ICT systems with linked facilities, collections, programs and City operations Ensure cyber security considerations are embedded at every stage, raising and addressing risks proactively Manage ICT‑related contractor engagement and contribute to procurement and budgeting processes Undertake all ICT required work to inform, shape, and guide significant projects to successful outcomes in line with the vision Support the City in planning for change management, knowledge transfer, ongoing operations and long‑term maintainability Provide ICT leadership and trusted advice to staff, management, executive stakeholders and project partners What We’re Looking For We are seeking an ICT professional with significant experience delivering complex technology design and infrastructure projects preferably within public facilities, large precincts or major builds. You will bring: Tertiary qualifications in ICT, Information Systems, Computer Science or similar and/or extensive relevant experience Proven capability in designing and implementing modern ICT infrastructure in large, multi‑stakeholder environments Experience with essential systems including voice networks, data networks, AV, building access and security Strong communication, analytical and project management skills with the ability to influence decisions across all levels Strategic thinking, sound judgement and the ability to bring clarity to complex technical environments Understanding of ICT governance, risk, compliance and best practice frameworks Industry certifications (e.g., Prince2, ITIL), experience in building design projects and knowledge of local government procurement and tendering processes will be highly regarded How to Apply Apply online via the Apply button and provide a comprehensive resume and cover letter (no more than 2 pages) demonstrating fulfilment of essential requirements outlined in the Position Description attached. Closing Date: Sunday, 7 December 2025, 11.59PM AWST. For further information about this position, please contact: Henry Ng, Process Improvement & Contracts Manager on 0***. We strongly advise you apply as soon as possible as the City reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date. Why The City of Melville? We are a welcoming and diverse community that enjoys a blend of retail and business precincts and an abundance of open spaces in a unique, natural landscape, along the shores of the beautiful Swan and Canning Rivers. We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer 2024‑2025 – a prestigious award that benchmarks workplace inclusion across various diversity areas. This recognition is the only one of its kind in Australia and highlights our commitment to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and inclusion thrives. In everything we do, we focus on our EPIC values of Excellence, Participation, Integrity and Caring and we aim to achieve an inclusive, vibrant, and sustainable future. Why Belong? Elevate your work experience with the City of Melville’s benefits Join an award‑winning, Inclusive Employer recognised for diversity, accessibility and welcoming workplaces Enjoy flexible working arrangements that help balance work and life Stay active with a free LeisureFit membership Save time and money with free on‑site parking Celebrate your special day with Birthday Leave – no work on your big day Access paid parental leave to support your family Take more time to recharge with 2 extra days of annual leave plus the option to purchase additional leave (up to 10 weeks off per year) Benefit from a generous superannuation co‑contribution of up to 15.5% Maximise your pay with salary packaging and novated leasing options Grow your career with structured professional development and study assistance programs Look after your wellbeing with wellness initiatives and Employee Assistance Programs Connect outside of work with a vibrant social club The City of Melville celebrates diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people living with disabilities. Please note that the City does not offer visa sponsorship. While permanent positions are generally only open to Australian citizens or permanent residents, permanent positions may occasionally be filled on a fixed‑term basis. In such cases and for fixed‑term or casual roles, applicants with temporary unrestricted work rights in Australia (and residing in Perth) may be considered, provided they have unrestricted work rights for the duration of the appointment. All candidates applying for a position where the use of ‘plant and machinery’ or driving a vehicle is an inherent requirement of the role and other ‘high risk’ facilities where public safety is at risk, will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test as part of a pre‑employment medical. We appreciate the interest from Recruitment Agencies in collaborating with us, however, at this time, the City of Melville is managing the recruitment process for this role. Please refrain from submitting candidate profiles to our team. Rest assured, should the need for external assistance arise in the future, we will not hesitate to reach out to recruitment agencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr