Who we are:

Dorset Council is a local government organisation situated in North East Tasmania that is undertaking a journey of positive organisational development while continuing to deliver essential services and infrastructure to the community.

We are investing in improvements to our systems, processes and people practices to strengthen the way we work and build a more contemporary, efficient and customer focused organisation. As part of this journey, we are looking for people who can contribute positively, support continuous improvement and work collaboratively with others to deliver practical outcomes.

About the role:

We are seeking an ICT Officer on a permanent full time basis to play a key role in shaping and supporting Council's digital environment. Working across the organisation, you will improve the way technology is used, deliver responsive ICT support, and help drive digital innovation that enables better services for employees and the community.

This is more than a traditional ICT support role. You will work collaboratively with employees across Council to identify opportunities to streamline business processes, enhance digital capability and deliver practical technology solutions that improve the user experience. You will support and optimise Microsoft 365, Power Platform and other business systems while contributing to automation, continuous improvement and technology projects that support Council's ICT Strategy and Digital Roadmap.

As Council continues to strengthen its digital capability, this role offers the opportunity to influence how technology supports the organisation now and into the future.

About you:

The successful applicant will have the following:





- A customer focussed and approachable with a genuine commitment to supporting users and building positive working relationships across the organisation.
- Curious and adaptable, with a willingness to learn, evaluate and embrace current technologies, automation opportunities and emerging digital capabilities.
- Proactive and improvement focused, seeking opportunities to enhance systems, processes and user experiences.
- Collaborative and supportive, working positively with colleagues to achieve shared outcomes and build organisational capability.
- Professional and accountable, taking ownership of responsibilities and following through on commitments.
- Resilient and adaptable, able to manage changing priorities and respond positively to challenges.
- Organised and dependable, with a structured approach to managing work and competing priorities.
- Solution focused, approaching issues constructively and persistently to achieve practical outcomes.
- Service oriented, committed to understanding customer needs and delivering practical, responsive and professional support.

Essential Requirements:

- Certificate IV, Diploma or higher qualification in Information Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience in a similar role.
- Current driver’s licence.
- Ability to obtain and maintain any required employment related checks.

Desirable:

- Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Azure or related vendor certifications.




- ITIL Foundation certification.
- Qualifications, training or relevant experience in cyber security, project management, business analysis or continuous improvement.
- Experience working within local government or a similarly complex operational environment.
- Experience working with external Managed Service Providers and technology vendors.
- Experience facilitating workshops, training sessions or organisational capability building initiatives.

What’s on offer:

- A full-time permanent position with some flexibility to work from home once established within the role, noting the role has a strong onsite service delivery focus.
- Annual salary of $85,000 - $101,000 p.a. negotiable, plus 12% superannuation.
- Rostered Day Off structure, with the option to work a 9-day fortnight or 19-day month.
- Relocation and/or travel allowance, negotiable based on experience and travel requirements.
- Professional development support opportunities.
- An opportunity to contribute to Council’s journey to becoming a modern and creative organisation.
- The unique lifestyle of North East Tasmania, offering affordable living, stunning natural landscapes and a strong sense of community.

To Apply: If you are interested, for further information please visit the employment opportunities page of our website Employment Opportunities - Dorset Council and download the position description for this position.

For further information specific to this role, please contact [email protected]

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the role via SEEK.

Applications close at 5:00pm on Friday 4th September 2026.

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