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 transparent policy documentation and articulate technical risks or architectural benefits to both technical teams and business stakeholders.

Reporting to the ICT Service Delivery Manager, in addition to meeting the EL1 work level standards and Integrated Leadership System, you will:

- Provide technical expertise in continuous improvement of core ICT platforms and infrastructure at the CDPP, ensuring systems are reliable, secure and fit for purpose;
- Plan and implement system upgrades and migrations across enterprise Microsoft environments, including Windows Server, SQL, Exchange, SharePoint and Microsoft 365/Azure, with a focus on minimising disruption and improving overall CDPP’s ICT capability;
- Provide advanced technical support and guidance, resolving complex issues and supporting team members to build capability across Level 2 and Level 3 support functions;
- Contribute to and, where required, lead ICT infrastructure projects and technology uplift initiatives, ensuring delivery aligns with the CDPP’s business priorities and outcomes;
- Provide expert advice on ICT security and compliance, ensuring CDPP’s systems and processes align with the Australian Government frameworks such as the ISM, PSPF and Essential Eight;
- Support the development and continuous improvement of ICT policies, procedures and operational documentation, ensuring they are current and aligned to agency needs;
- Apply sound judgement to identify,



analyse and resolve complex technical issues, balancing immediate fixes with longer-term solutions; and
- Monitor system performance and proactively identify risks to availability, integrity or security. Escalate issues and recommend mitigation strategies as needed.

- The ability to obtain and maintain an AGSVA NV1 clearance (highly desirable for applicants to hold an active NV1)
- Australian Citizenship

Desirable requriements:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in ICT highly regarded
- Experience in a Federal Government department and/or industry certification in Windows server and network administration
- Experience with SD-WAN / SASE

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.

If you are looking for a position where your technical knowledge is respected, your professional growth is supported, and your work directly contributes to national capability and secure governance, we want you to apply.

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.

*Please refer to the Candidate Information Pack for details.

📌 ICT Technical Engineer (Adelaide)
🏢 Director of Public Prosecutions
📍 Adelaide