Closes: 03 August 2026

Classification: Senior Information Technology Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 53700
Directorate: Digital Canberra
Advertised (Gazettal date): 20 July 2026
Contact Officer: Glenn Loughton on [email protected] or (02) 5124 2379

Details: The Technical Specialist, Data Infrastructure and Platforms provide specialist technical expertise to support the administration, maintenance, monitoring and troubleshooting of critical data infrastructure and platform services across the ACT public health system.

The role supports modern cloud-based data integration and transformation platforms, SQL database services, automated operational processes and Epic EMR related ETL services. The position works in a critical operational setting, requiring strong technical judgment, problem-solving capability, documentation discipline and the ability to collaborate with technical teams, business stakeholders and third-party vendors to maintain stable, secure and reliable services.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other requirements:



The position requires the successful applicant to be an Australian citizen and possess or acquire and maintain a security clearance at the Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) level as an eligibility qualification for the position. If screening is not successful, your employment will not commence or, if already commenced, your employment will be reassessed.

Notes: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: Please submit a copy of your current curriculum vitae and a response of no more than two pages, outlining how your experience makes you the perfect candidate (addressing the ‘What you require’ section in the Position Description). In your pitch, be sure to outline how you believe your experiences are transferable to be effective in the advertised role. Include specific examples of your experience, including the context, actions you took, and the outcomes you achieved.

Applications should be submitted .

Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

📌 Technical Specialist, Data Infrastructure and Platforms | Full-time Permanent (Canberra)
🏢 Digital Canberra
📍 Canberra