Classification: Senior Information Technology Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 71580
Directorate: Digital Canberra
Advertised (Gazettal date): 27 August 2026
Contact Officer: Mitchell Jamieson-Curran on [email protected] or (02) 6205 6500
Details: Digital Canberra is seeking an experienced and motivated leader to join the Strategic Asset Management Program as Assistant Director - ICT Facilities, Compliance and Delivery.
In this role, you will lead the delivery of ICT infrastructure refresh activities across ACT Government sites, ensuring facilities are ready to support modern technology services. You will oversee site readiness, implementation quality, compliance activities, communications room remediation, infrastructure installation, decommissioning and operational handover outcomes.
Working closely with technical specialists, project teams, operational stakeholders, vendors and trades, you will provide expert advice on infrastructure implementation, delivery risks and practical solutions that support safe, reliable and supportable technology outcomes. You will also lead staff and contribute to the successful delivery of a major government infrastructure renewal program.
We are looking for a collaborative leader with strong technical knowledge, sound judgement and experience coordinating complex ICT infrastructure or facilities-related delivery activities.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
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The successful applicant must be an Australian citizen.
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This position is a Position of Trust and requires the successful applicant to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) security clearance.
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ACMA Open Cabling Registration with relevant structured cabling endorsements is highly desirable.
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BICSI RCDD, BICSI Technician, or equivalent structured cabling, ICT infrastructure design or telecommunications distribution qualifications are highly desirable.
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A Construction Induction Card (White Card) or equivalent site access credential is highly desirable.
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A current driver's licence is highly desirable.
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Project coordination, WHS risk assessment, site safety, asbestos awareness, working at heights or equivalent practical delivery training is desirable.
Note: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, flexible start and finish times.
Current and former Australian Defence Force members are encouraged to apply.
This position requires the successful applicant to be an Australian citizen and obtain and maintain an Australian Government NV1 security clearance.
How to Apply: Please provide:
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a current curriculum vitae (maximum five pages); and
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a written response of no more than two pages outlining how your skills, experience and capabilities relate to the requirements of the position.
Your application should demonstrate your ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively and deliver high-quality outcomes in a technical or operational environment.
Please refer to the Position Description for further information about the role and Selection Criteria.
Applications should be submitted .
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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This position requires the successful applicant to be an Australian citizen and obtain and maintain an Australian Government NV1 security clearance.
