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Canberra based ONLY. Australian Citizens ONLY. Baseline clearance required (NV1 preferred). 3 month contract with possibility of extension. Your duties will include: Providing expert advice on ICT investment, governance, and long-term digital transformation. Conducting a baseline assessment of the current ICT maturity level to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement. Overseeing BAU ICT services to ensure high availability, security, and performance. Leveraging a combined skillset in cloud environments and traditional infrastructure to optimise our technical stack. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate: Proven track record at the EL2 level (or equivalent) in a CIO or Senior ICT Advisory capacity, preferably within the APS. Technical Breadth (desirable): Proficiency in both Cloud services and on-premise infrastructure. The ability to move between technical 'deep dives' and executive-level strategy seamlessly.

Job Responsibility:

  • Providing expert advice on ICT investment, governance, and long-term digital transformation
  • Conducting a baseline assessment of the current ICT maturity level to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement
  • Overseeing BAU ICT services to ensure high availability, security, and performance
  • Leveraging a combined skillset in cloud environments and traditional infrastructure to optimise our technical stack

Requirements:

  • Proven track record at the EL2 level (or equivalent) in a CIO or Senior ICT Advisory capacity, preferably within the APS
  • Proficiency in both Cloud services and on-premise infrastructure
  • Ability to move between technical 'deep dives' and executive-level strategy seamlessly
  • Baseline clearance required (NV1 preferred)
  • Australian Citizens ONLY

Nice to have:

Proficiency in both Cloud services and on-premise infrastructure

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 11, 2026

Expiration:
May 22, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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