Canberra’s current IT vacancies cover end-user support, application modernisation, data engineering, enterprise infrastructure and personnel security.
The roles below include work across government technology environments, with opportunities for specialists in Microsoft platforms, legacy systems, data, infrastructure and security.
Desktop Support & Asset Management Officer | $90 per hour
Contract | Canberra | Until 30 June 2027 with 12-month extension option | Posted 5 days ago
If your experience combines desktop support with ICT asset management, this role covers both. You’ll support the movement, deployment and management of technology equipment while providing basic technical support to users.
The work includes receiving and tracking ICT equipment, maintaining asset registers and inventory records, coordinating site setups and supporting equipment relocations. You’ll also manage asset requests through systems such as ServiceNow.
Experience in desktop support, ICT asset management, warehousing or logistics is relevant. You’ll need good record-keeping skills and experience troubleshooting common ICT equipment issues.
ServiceNow and other asset management systems would be useful. Forklift operation or relevant safety certifications are also listed as desirable. An active NV1 security clearance is mandatory.
Recruiter: Nida Noor
Phone: 02 6202 7700 (Canberra office)
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VB6 Developer | $80-$94 per hour (inc. super)
Contract | Canberra | Hybrid | 6 months with possible extension | Posted 6 days ago
If you have experience maintaining legacy applications, this role combines ongoing VB6 development with a move towards contemporary Microsoft technologies.
You’ll maintain and enhance business-critical thick-client applications, resolve defects and support their modernisation. The work also includes SQL Server development, SSIS packages, data migration and application integration.
Strong VB6 experience is mandatory. You’ll also need experience with .NET, C#, SQL Server and T-SQL, along with Windows Forms or other thick-client applications.
Azure DevOps, Git, CI/CD, PBIRS, data warehousing and microservices experience would be useful. The role offers hybrid working with two days per week in the office. A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check is required.
Recruiter: Shakeel Jeeawody
Phone: +61 418 903 047
Data Engineer | $90 per hour
Contract | Canberra | Posted 10 days ago
If you work across Microsoft data platforms, this role focuses on preparing reliable data for analytics, reporting and business intelligence.
You’ll develop and maintain data pipelines, transform information from multiple sources and make sure data is accurate and fit for use. The role also covers Power BI datasets, data models, dashboards and reporting.
The technical environment includes SQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL, Azure Data Lake Storage and Microsoft Fabric. You’ll also work with Dataverse, Power Platform, Azure Key Vault, Azure DevOps and Git.
Experience with data validation, reconciliation and troubleshooting is important. You’ll also be working with sensitive information, so a current Baseline security clearance is required.
Recruiter: Abhi Naik
Phone: +61 427 997 851
Four Senior Infrastructure Engineers | $120 per hour
Contract | Canberra | Until 30 June 2027 with 2 x 12-month extension terms | Posted 10 days ago
If enterprise infrastructure is your area, four engineers are being recruited to work across servers, virtualisation, networking and data centre environments.
You’ll design, deploy and maintain infrastructure while providing technical leadership across complex environments. The work includes troubleshooting, migrations, capacity planning and ongoing infrastructure lifecycle management.
The environment includes Windows Server, Active Directory, Hyper-V, VMM, SCCM, SCOM, DNS and DHCP. You’ll also work across enterprise networking, routing, switching, firewalls, load balancing and secure gateway technologies.
Windows and Red Hat Linux experience is relevant. Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortigate and F5 knowledge would also be useful. An active NV1 security clearance is mandatory.
Recruiter: Nida Noor
Phone: 02 6202 7700 (Canberra office)
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Personnel Security Vetting Officers | $50 per hour
Contract | Canberra | 12 months | Posted 10 days ago
If your background is in government personnel security, this role focuses on security clearance assessments, complex vetting cases and quality assurance.
You’ll assess clearance applications, manage complex cases and prepare assessment documentation. You’ll also provide advice on clearance outcomes and help maintain quality across vetting activities.
A Certificate IV in Government (Personnel Security Vetting) is required. You’ll also need experience in personnel security vetting, complex assessments, quality assurance and case management.
Strong judgement, attention to detail and stakeholder management skills are important. Applicants must already hold an NV1 security clearance or higher.
Recruiter: Nida Noor
Phone: 02 6202 7700 (Canberra office)
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