Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 202
Directorate: Office of the Legislative Assembly
Advertised (Gazettal date): 23 June 2026
Contact Officer: Hamish Finlay on [email protected] or (02) 6205 0171
Details: The Office of the Legislative Assembly is seeking an experienced, high performing ICT Systems Administrator with demonstrated experience administering and supporting business-critical systems to assist the Office in the implementation, configuration, support and ongoing administration of a system used to support the provision of parliamentary services to the Assembly. Reporting to the Deputy Clerk, some of your key responsibilities will include:
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Oversight configuration, administer and maintain a significant software as a service ICT system, ensuring the environment remains secure, stable, reliable and legislatively compliant.
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Manage system setup, user access, permissions and ongoing maintenance activities.
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Monitor system performance, troubleshoot technical issues, and coordinate resolution of incidents and service requests.
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Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors and service providers to support successful system adoption and ongoing operations.
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Provide training, guidance and technical support to OLA staff and end users on effective system use.
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Coordinate system upgrades, testing, patches and enhancements, including documenting changes and maintaining system integrity.
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Develop, maintain and publish system documentation, user guides and Standard Operating Procedures.
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Assist with identifying operational risks, security issues and business continuity requirements, and implement mitigation measures where required.
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Coordinate activities of internal and external personnel to support system implementation and ongoing operational support.
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Prepare regular reports and briefings for the Clerk and other senior executives regarding system performance, issues and improvement activities.
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Chair project governance / steering committee meetings; distributing papers, minuting meetings, and maintaining actions register.
Proven experience in a Systems Administrator, Software as a Service or ICT Operations role and knowledge of ICT infrastructure, systems administration and user support are essential. Experience working with business-critical systems and vendors is desirable
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: Eligibility to be able to obtain and maintain a Negative
Vetting Level 1 security clearance is preferred
Notes: This is a temporary position available for two years with the possibility of permanency.
How to Apply: Please submit a written application of no more than two pages, responding to the required
Selection Criteria in the ‘What we are looking for’ section in the Position Description, a current curriculum vitae, and contact details of at least two referees, one of which is your current manage
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.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
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 is a temporary position available for two years with the possibility of permanency.
