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ICT Project Officer

Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Clearance
Baseline required
Rate / salary
On application
Applications close
2026-08-31
Role detail

About this opportunity

One of our federal clients is seeking an ICT Project Officer to join the team in Barton ACT. This is a 6 month contract position (3+3 months) 

The role is responsible for responding to helpdesk requests, resolving routine ICT issues, maintaining accurate service records, and supporting the deployment and management of ICT equipment.

The position contributes to the delivery of reliable and customer-focused ICT services while supporting broader ICT projects and operational activities. The role requires strong communication skills, sound problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to delivering high-quality customer service.

Key duties and responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

  • Duties:
    • Provide ICT support for hardware, software, network, account and device issues.
    • Triage, resolve and escalate service requests and incidents in line with service levels.
    • Administer user accounts, systems, devices, software and ICT asset records.
    • Support ICT projects, upgrades, testing, rollouts and implementation activities.
    • Prepare and update ICT procedures, user guides and knowledge articles.
    • Liaise with staff, vendors and service providers to support ICT service delivery.
    • Identify recurring issues and contribute to service and process improvements.
    • Support cyber security controls, patching, access management and incident reporting.
    • As this is a Helpdesk role, and will require maintenance of user and building ICT hardware, this role is 100% office-based

 

Essential experience & requirements:

  • Current minimum Baseline is essential 
  • Demonstrated experience providing responsive ICT support in the Australian Public Service, troubleshooting technical issues, supporting users, maintaining ICT systems and contributing to reliable service delivery in a Microsoft on-prem & cloud environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyse ICT issues, apply sound judgement, identify risks, develop practical solutions, and make recommendations that improve systems, processes, or user outcomes.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders, providing advice and supporting users with ICT issues.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, monitor progress, meet deadlines, support ICT projects or operational tasks, and deliver quality outcomes in a busy service environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, support team capability, act with professionalism and integrity, follow ICT security and governance requirements, and contribute positively to APS workplace culture.

  

Essential criteria

  • 1.Demonstrated experience providing responsive ICT support in the Australian Public Service, troubleshooting technical issues, supporting users, maintaining ICT systems and contributing to reliable service delivery in a Microsoft on-prem & cloud environment.
  • 2.Demonstrated ability to analyse ICT issues, apply sound judgement, identify risks, develop practical solutions, and make recommendations that improve systems, processes, or user outcomes.
  • 3.Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders, providing advice and supporting users with ICT issues.
  • 4.Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, monitor progress, meet deadlines, support ICT projects or operational tasks, and deliver quality outcomes in a busy service environment.
  • 5.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, support team capability, act with professionalism and integrity, follow ICT security and governance requirements, and contribute positively to APS workplace culture.

Desirable criteria

  • 1.Experience in Active Directory on premise and Azure AD
  • 2.Demonstrated understanding of ITIL principles

 

Application requirements:

·       Latest copy of your CV

·       A suitability statement addressing the skills/criteria.

 

If you believe you are the right fit, apply today.

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