Classification: Information Technology Officer Class 2
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation
Position No: 72162, Several
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 motivated Network Engineers to join the Strategic Asset Management Program and help deliver network infrastructure improvements across the ACT Government.
This role provides practical network engineering support for infrastructure refresh activities involving enterprise switching, wireless networking and related technology platforms. You will assist with implementation planning, configuration validation, testing, troubleshooting and technical assurance activities that help keep government technology services secure, reliable and fit for the future.
Working alongside senior engineers, project teams, operational specialists and technology vendors, you will contribute to network modernisation projects while developing valuable experience across large and complex ICT environments. You will help ensure refreshed network infrastructure is properly validated, documented and ready for operational support.
We are looking for people with strong technical foundations, attention to detail and a genuine interest in network engineering and technology delivery. This is an excellent opportunity to build your skills while contributing to projects that support government services used by the ACT community.
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 ACT Public Service (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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This position requires a national security clearance at the baseline/ negative vetting 1 (NV1) level issued by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA). As such, the incumbent must be an Australian citizen, be willing to undergo the security clearance process, and have an ability to obtain and maintain the relevant clearance as a requirement of continuing employment.
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Cisco networking certification or equivalent practical enterprise network experience is highly desirable.
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Experience with enterprise switching, wireless networking, network refresh activities, technical testing or implementation validation is highly desirable.
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Experience with ServiceNow, network inventory systems, implementation records, technical evidence or handover artefacts is highly desirable.
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Understanding of, or certification in, IT service management frameworks such as ITIL is desirable.
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A current driver's licence is highly desirable.
Notes: There are several permanent full-time positions available.
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 (ADF) members are encouraged to apply.
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, solve technical problems, communicate effectively and contribute to the successful delivery of ICT outcomes.
Please refer to the Position Description for detailed 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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There are several permanent full-time positions available.
