ICT Project Officer

GoSourcing; South Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

GoSourcing is sourcing frontline ICT support staff for a Barton ACT–based client. The role provides helpdesk support for staff in Australia and overseas, handling hardware, software, network, accounts and device issues.

The position works within the Business Systems Unit, contributing to reliable ICT services, project support and operational activities. Requires strong communication, problem-solving and a commitment to high-quality customer service, with a 3-month initial contract and potential

Qualifications

• Experience providing responsive ICT support in a large organisation or public service.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and support users in a Microsoft on-prem & cloud environment.
• Ability to analyse ICT issues, assess risks, and propose practical solutions.
• Strong communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes in a busy service environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide ICT support for hardware, software, network, accounts and devices.
• Triage, resolve and escalate service requests and incidents per service levels.
• Administer user accounts, systems, devices, software and ICT asset records.
• Support ICT projects, upgrades, testing, rollouts and implementations.
• 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 process improvements.
• Support cyber security controls, patching, access management and incident reporting.
• Role is 100% office-based and supports staff onsite.

Skills

Active Directory (on-prem)

Azure AD

Customer service

Helpdesk

ICT security

Tools

Active Directory (on-prem)

Azure AD

Job description

Barton ACT based client is seeking ICT Support Officer to provide frontline ICT support services to 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 elevate 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.

Estimated start date: 07 Sept 2026

Initial contract duration: 3 months

Extension term: 1

N umber of extensions: 1

Experience level: APS5 equivalent

Location of work: Barton ACT

Working arrangements: onsite

Security clearance: Must be an Australian Citizen and with an active Baseline Security Clearance

Criteria

The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters.

Requirements

Essential criteria

• 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.

Desirable criteria

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