Technical Assurance Lead

Compas; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Compas is seeking an Technical Assurance Lead for ICT Infrastructure in Canberra to deliver independent technical assurance across secure ICT infrastructure in a complex Australian Government environment. You will lead technical risk, compliance, solution readiness and assurance activities to support resilient ICT capabilities.

The role requires strong experience in assessing complex solutions, managing risks and reporting assurance outcomes, with IT infrastructure management aligned to senior

Qualifications

• Strong experience delivering independent technical assurance across complex ICT environments.
• Experience assessing technical solutions, requirements, traceability and vendor deliverables.
• Proven capability in technical risk management, compliance and assurance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent technical assurance of technical solutions, designs and vendor deliverables.
• Prepare technical scopes for Integrated Project Teams supporting contracted delivery.
• Identify, manage and report technical risks, issues, dependencies and solution readiness.
• Verify compliance with organisational standards, architectures, policies and security requirements.

Skills

Technical assurance

Risk management

Compliance reporting

IT infrastructure

Job description

Job Title

Technical Assurance Lead | ICT Infrastructure

Deliver independent technical assurance across secure ICT infrastructure and solutions in a complex Australian Government environment. Lead technical risk, compliance, solution readiness and assurance activities supporting resilient and effective ICT capabilities.

Location

ACT

Contract Duration

20 October 2026 to 19 October 2027, with possible 2 x 12-month extensions

Security Clearance Requirement

NV2

Closing Date

10.00am, 22 September 2026

Essential Tasks

• Provide independent technical assurance of technical solutions, designs and vendor deliverables.
• Prepare technical scopes for Integrated Project Teams supporting contracted delivery.
• Identify, manage and report technical risks, issues, dependencies and solution readiness.
• Verify compliance with organisational standards, architectures, policies and security requirements.

Key Criteria

• Strong experience delivering independent technical assurance across complex ICT environments.
• Experience assessing technical solutions, requirements, traceability and vendor deliverables.
• Proven capability in technical risk management, compliance and assurance reporting.
• IT infrastructure management expertise aligned with ITMG Level 5 responsibilities.