PSL5 & PSL6 - Applications Administrators and Senior Application Administrators

Employment Type: Ongoing

Classification: Parliamentary Service Level 5/6

Closing Date: 11:30pm AEST, 20 August 2026

Contact: Udara Rupasinghe, 02 6277 2897, Udara.Rupasinghe@aph.gov.au

The Opportunity

The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is seeking motivated, capable and forward-thinking technology professionals to join the Electronic Security Systems (ESS) Operations team at Australian Parliament House. We are recruiting for both Applications Administrator (PSL5) and Senior Applications Administrator (PSL6) positions.

Working within the Information Services Division (ISD), you will play a critical role in supporting and enhancing the enterprise security systems that underpin the safety, security and resilience of Parliament House, its occupants and national democratic processes. You will work across a diverse and evolving technology environment that includes Physical Security Information Management (PSIM), Electronic Access Control Systems (EACS), CCTV and video management platforms, intercom technologies, monitoring solutions, integrations, databases and supporting infrastructure.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the operation, maintenance, improvement and future direction of mission-critical systems that operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You will collaborate with technical specialists, business stakeholders and industry partners to deliver operational excellence, drive innovation, resolve complex challenges and strengthen the security capabilities of Australian Parliament House.

If you are passionate about technology, enjoy solving complex problems, and want your work to have a visible and meaningful impact, this role offers the opportunity to work on some of the most important and technically diverse security systems in the Commonwealth.

Who we are looking for

As part of a highly skilled and collaborative team, you will contribute to the operation, maintenance, enhancement, and continuous improvement of mission-critical security systems. Whether you are an emerging specialist looking to grow your technical expertise or an experienced professional ready to provide technical leadership, these roles offer a unique opportunity to work with complex technologies in a nationally significant environment.

Our ideal candidate is someone who possesses the following skills and experience:

• Qualifications in Information Technology, a related discipline, and/or 5 years of equivalent work experience are highly regarded.
• ITIL Foundation certification (desirable).

Job Specific Requirements:

• This role requires the applicant to occasionally perform technical upgrades outside of core business hours. This work may take place on weekends or public holidays.
• This role requires the applicant to participate in a rotating on-call roster for out of hours support.
• This role requires the applicant to participate in a rotating on-site roster for on-site support (8AM – 4PM).
• The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 (Confidential/Highly Protected/Secret) security clearance.

At DPS, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that ensures all our people can contribute to our shared purpose. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, people from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who identify as neurodivergent, and mature aged people.

Duty Statement - PSL5

Classification: Parliamentary Service Level 5

Position Title: Applications Administrator

Branch: Digital Customer Services

Section: ESS Operations

Immediate supervisor: Technical Director of ESS Operations

Duty Statement

Under limited/general direction undertake duties in accordance with the agreed standards for the specified classification. The duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Selection Criteria - PSL5

Duty Statement - PSL6

Classification: Parliamentary Service Level 6

Position Title: Senior Applications Administrator

Branch: Digital Customer Services

Section: ESS Operations

Immediate supervisor: Technical Director of ESS Operations

Duty Statement

Under limited/general direction undertake duties in accordance with the agreed standards for the specified classification. The duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Selection Criteria - PSL6

How to apply

Please upload a pitch (750 words maximum) describing how your skills and experience would contribute to the role and work of the department.

Your pitch is an opportunity to tell us why you want to work at DPS, why you are interested in the role and what you can offer in the role. Frame your pitch around the role description and relevant ILS Profile. Make sure to use relevant examples and accomplishments that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.

For additional guidance when crafting you application, please refer to the DPS Recruitment - Candidate Information Pack, which provides helpful tips on how to structure your pitch and highlight your most relevant skills and experience effectively.

Our purpose and values

We proudly provide innovative, unified, and client-focused services to the Australian Parliament and parliamentarians. We are a values driven department, placing our values at the heart of everything we do; from our service offerings and decision making to our interactions with stakeholders and each other.

Our people are employed in a broad and unique range of professional, customer service and trade-based roles, all joined by a shared purpose: to make an enduring contribution to Australia’s parliamentary democracy. We have an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. While we come from all walks of life, we share a commitment to care for and protect our iconic workplace.

Every year, almost one million people visit Australian Parliament House to experience the parliamentary process, the building’s architecture, nationally significant art collections, events, tours, and food and dining experiences – all made possible by our people, who are active participants in an environment where no two days are the same.

What we can offer

Join our community based on innovative, unified, and client-focused services, where your skills and development will be nurtured. You will also enjoy:

• flexible working arrangements can be negotiated in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement and the operational needs of the roles
• ongoing opportunities to learn and develop new capabilities
• a competitive remuneration package
• free on-site parking
• free gym membership and access to recreational facilities available a APH
• childcare (pending availability), banking services, post office, value-for-money dining options and more available at APH.

Salary

Currently, the salary range for the PSL5 is $92,450 - $99,185 per annum, and the salary range for the PSL6 is $101,168 - $113,706 per annum.

Conditions of Employment

Employment opportunities at the department are subject to a range of conditions prescribed in the Parliamentary Service Act 1999 which include:

• Australian citizenship: Section 22 of the Parliamentary Service Act 1999 requires that employees of the Parliamentary Service are generally required to be Australian citizens. However, if you are not an Australian citizen you may be considered for engagement on the condition that you are able to gain Australian Citizenship within a specified time. Failure to obtain citizenship within the timeframe could lead to termination of employment.
  
• Loss and resumption of Australian citizenship: Under historical provisions of the Australian Citizenship Act 1948 (section 17), some Australian citizens automatically lost their citizenship if they voluntarily acquired the citizenship of another country between 26 January 1949 and 3 April 2002. This loss occurred by operation of law and may not have been known to the individual at the time. Although these provisions were repealed in 2002 to allow dual citizenship, the repeal did not restore citizenship that was previously lost. Individuals who believe they may be affected are recommended to seek advice about resuming their Australian citizenship. Further information, is available on the Department of Home Affairs website.
• • Applicants who progress to the offer stage with our department who have been affected by the loss of citizenship as outlined above will be required to demonstrate within a reasonable time that they have resumed, or are actively undertaking the process to resume, Australian citizenship.
    
• Security clearance and character clearance: the preferred applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the level specified, as well as complete and be deemed suitable through a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
  
• Health assessment: a pre-employment health assessment will be required where there are physical or medical requirements for the role.
  
• External Work Approval: Employees must seek approval for any paid employment outside the department and declare voluntary activities that could impact their role.