ICT Support Officer

Application closing date: Sunday, 30 August 2026 • 11:59pm, Canberra time

Estimated start date: Monday, 07 September 2026

Location of work: ACT

Working arrangements: Full time onsite at their Canberra office based in Barton

Length of contract: 3 months

Contract extensions: 3 months

Security clearance: Must have Baseline security clearance

Rates: $50 - $65 per hour (inc. super)

The ICT Support Officer provides frontline ICT support services to ACIAR staff in Australia and overseas. 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.

Working as part of the Business Systems Unit (BSU), 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:

• 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.

HOW TO APPLY

Please provide an updated CV (a maximum of 3 - 5 pages) to reflect your suitability to the role based on the job description. You will also need to complete a one page pitch (no more than 5000 characters) to address all criteria specified. Your application will be reviewed based on ability to demonstrate, or potential to develop, the capabilities required.