Closes: 11 November 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 4
Salary: $86,750 - $93,416 plus superannuation
Position No: 52842
Directorate: Justice and Community Safety
Advertised (Gazettal date): 28 October 2026
Contact Officer: Sohail Akbar on [email protected] or (02) 6207 9535

Details: ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic person to fill the role of ICT Systems Administrator (ASO4), within Corporate Services.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the day-to-day administration and support of various ICT systems used in ACTCS. You will have knowledge of System Development Life Cycle including software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices and be familiar with manual testing techniques and tools.

Further to this, the ICT Systems Administrator will collaborate with team members, stakeholders and vendors to understand system requirements and user stories and assist in continuous improvement of Information, Security and Business Solutions Unit system administration processes.

To be successful, you will be required to demonstrate exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, in addition you will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and effective written and verbal communications skills.

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 ACT Public Service (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:

- Diploma / Certifications in computer science highly desirable.




- This position requires a pre-employment medical.
- The successful candidate may be required to undergo a National Polick check.
- To be eligible for permanent or temporary employment within the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident or hold a valid work visa.
- If an officer no longer holds a visa that permits them to work in Australia, their employment with the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) will be terminated.

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately to 30 June 2027 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.

How to apply: To apply, applicants are required to submit two items:

- a one-to-three-page written response addressing the Skilled/Technical Skills and Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities, having regard for the job requirements; and
- a current curriculum vitae with the names and contact details of two referees (one should be a current Supervisor/Manager). Please ensure you submit all required items.

Applications should be submitted .

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

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

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.

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This is a temporary position available immediately to 30 June 2027 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.

📌 ICT Systems Administrator | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency (Canberra)
🏢 Justice and Community Safety
📍 Canberra