ICT Technical Engineer

Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions; Sydney; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15.4% superannuation

Wellbeing allowance of $295 annually

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – 24

Job summary

Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) is seeking an experienced ICT Technical Engineer to lead infrastructure initiatives and ensure secure, robust enterprise operations across the agency’s core ICT environment.

You will manage major upgrades, migrations, and uplift projects, while mentoring ICT staff and shaping the technical direction to align with Australian Government requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience leading migrations and architectural enhancements in enterprise Microsoft and cloud ecosystems.
• Security-first mindset aligned with ISM, PSPF and Essential Eight maturity.
• Ability to diagnose systemic infrastructure risks with strategic engineering plans.
• Mentorship and leadership of Tier 2/3 staff.
• Strong written and verbal communication of risks and architectural benefits.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical expertise for CDPP’s enterprise environment and mentor ICT staff.
• Lead ICT infrastructure projects, including system upgrades, migrations and uplift initiatives.
• Contribute to the technical direction of the ICT environment and strengthen the agency’s cyber security posture in line with government requirements.

Skills

Infrastructure expertise

Security compliance

Analytical judgement

Leadership/mentorship

Policy communication

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Job description

About the Role

Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions - Sydney NSW

$121,755 - $132,713 a year

1d ago , from Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP)

• Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Canberra, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney or Townsville

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) (CDPP) are seeking a seasoned, hands-on infrastructure expert to step into a pivotal technical expertise advisory role within the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) branch.

Working within the ICT Service Delivery team, the ICT Technical Engineer is responsible for the operational management, maintenance and continuous improvement of the agency’s core ICT environment.

You will:

• Provide hands on technical expertise of CDPP’s enterprise environment, spearheading major ecosystem enhancements while mentoring ICT staff to elevate our overall internal capability;
• Lead ICT infrastructure projects, including system upgrades, migrations and infrastructure uplift initiatives and maintain business-as-usual operations; and
• Contribute to the technical direction of the ICT environment and play an active role in strengthening the agency’s cyber security posture in alignment with Australian Government requirements.

• Executive Level 1 (EL1)
• $121,755 - $132,713 plus 15.4% employer super contribution
• Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Canberra, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney or Townsville

About the Role

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) (CDPP) are seeking a seasoned, hands-on infrastructure expert to step into a pivotal technical expertise advisory role within the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) branch.

Working within the ICT Service Delivery team, the ICT Technical Engineer is responsible for the operational management, maintenance and continuous improvement of the agency’s core ICT environment.

You will:

• Provide hands on technical expertise of CDPP’s enterprise environment, spearheading major ecosystem enhancements while mentoring ICT staff to elevate our overall internal capability;
• Lead ICT infrastructure projects, including system upgrades, migrations and infrastructure uplift initiatives and maintain business-as-usual operations; and
• Contribute to the technical direction of the ICT environment and play an active role in strengthening the agency’s cyber security posture in alignment with Australian Government requirements.

What You Will Bring

To be successful in this role, you will be a collaborative technical leader who thrives on solving complex ecosystem puzzles and takes pride in a job well done. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, you will balance operational stability with forward-looking technology uplifts, ensuring our systems directly support the CDPP's broader business goals. You will bring:

• Deep Infrastructure Expertise: A strong background managing and evolving complex enterprise Microsoft and cloud ecosystems, hands on experience to lead successful migrations and architectural enhancements;
• A Security-First Mindset: A thorough understanding of Australian Government compliance frameworks, including the Information Security Manual (ISM), Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), and Essential Eight maturity models, ensuring security is baked into every technical solution you oversee;
• Strong Analytical Judgement: The ability to look past superficial fixes to diagnose systemic infrastructure risks, balancing urgent troubleshooting with sustainable, long-term engineering strategies;
• Mentorship and Leadership: A passion for coaching technical teams, translating complex problems into clear learning opportunities for Tier 2 and Tier 3 technical staff; and
• Strategic Communication: The capability to write clear policy documentation and articulate technical risks or architectural benefits to both technical teams and business stakeholders.

Why Join Us

At the CDPP, we believe that robust, secure, and modern digital ecosystems are the backbone of effective public service. As the ICT Technical Engineer, you are not just managing systems; you are a strategic technical leader shaping the digital landscape that empowers our entire workforce to deliver for the Australian community.

We offer a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where technical excellence and leadership go hand in hand. We value high-level problem-solving, strategic foresight, and a proactive mindset.

No matter where you work with us, you'll have access to:

• unique and challenging work;
• professional development opportunities;
• generous leave entitlements with additional paid time off during the Christmas close-down period;
• clear and transparent salary progression, and scheduled salary increases;
• 15.4% superannuation;
• flexible working arrangements that promote work-life balance;
• a $295 annual wellbeing allowance; and
• free and confidential 24/7 counselling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available for staff and their family members.