Assistant Director, Network Engineering and Operations

Department of Parliamentary Services – Canberra ACT

The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is recruiting an Assistant Director – Network Engineering and Operations at the Parliamentary Executive Level 1 classification within the Cyber Security Branch.

The Information Services Division delivers ICT services to DPS staff and users of the parliamentary computing network and facilities. Within the Cyber Infrastructure, Networks & Security section, the Network Operations team is responsible for secure and reliable enterprise network services supporting the operations of the Australian Parliament including over 260 electorate offices and Commonwealth offices across Australia.

Assistant Director – Network Engineering and Operations

The Assistant Director – Network Engineering and Operations is a hands-on technical leadership role responsible for the secure, reliable and efficient operation and lifecycle management of parliamentary network services. You will lead and develop technical staff, set priorities, allocate resources and contribute directly to complex technical work when required.

You will provide authoritative technical advice, coordinate complex incidents and controlled changes, and drive improvements in network availability, performance, capacity, security and resilience. Working with business areas, ICT teams, vendors and service partners, you will support network projects, procurement and vendor management, manage operational and project risks, and translate complex technical matters into clear, evidence-based advice for senior stakeholders.

Alongside meaningful work in a unique environment, Parliament House offers a range of workplace benefits,



including free car parking and free use of onsite facilities such as the gym, tennis courts and swimming pool.

The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is recruiting an Assistant Director – Network Engineering and Operations at the Parliamentary Executive Level 1 classification within the Cyber Security Branch.

The Information Services Division delivers ICT services to DPS staff and users of the parliamentary computing network and facilities. Within the Cyber Infrastructure, Networks & Security section, the Network Operations team is responsible for secure and reliable enterprise network services supporting the operations of the Australian Parliament including over 260 electorate offices and Commonwealth offices across Australia.

Assistant Director – Network Engineering and Operations

The Assistant Director – Network Engineering and Operations is a hands-on technical leadership role responsible for the secure, reliable and productive operation and lifecycle management of parliamentary network services. You will lead and develop technical staff, set priorities, allocate resources and contribute directly to complex technical work when required.

You will provide authoritative technical advice, coordinate complex incidents and controlled changes, and drive improvements in network availability, performance, capacity, security and resilience. Working with business areas, ICT teams,



vendors and service partners, you will support network projects, procurement and vendor management, manage operational and project risks, and translate complex technical matters into clear, evidence-based advice for senior stakeholders.

Alongside meaningful work in a unique environment, Parliament House offers a range of workplace benefits, including free car parking and free use of onsite facilities such as the gym, tennis courts and swimming pool.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an experienced network professional who can combine technical expertise with strong leadership, sound judgement and a focus on delivering secure, reliable enterprise network services. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

- Demonstrated experience designing, operating and supporting secure enterprise network services across routing and switching, LAN/WAN, gateways, firewalls, load balancing, wireless, SD-WAN, zero trust and cloud networking.
- Proven ability to lead the resolution of complex incidents and problems, assess technical and security risks, implement controlled changes and improve service availability, performance, capacity and resilience.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop technical staff, set priorities, allocate resources and deliver operational and project outcomes while contributing directly to technical work when required.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical information, negotiate practical outcomes and provide clear, evidence-based advice to senior stakeholders.
- Experience supporting procurement, commercial and vendor management activities, with an understanding of

📌 Assistant Director, Network Engineering and Operations (Canberra)
🏢 Department of Parliamentary Services
📍 Canberra