Do you want to enrich your community by providing digital government services that are so easy, they just happen? That’s what Digital Canberra is here to do. We deliver and support digital government services that are easy to access, save time, and are safe to use. Digital Canberra is seeking an enthusiastic Cyber Security professional to lead and deliver Cyber Security outcomes across a range of project initiatives. This role requires deep expertise in designing and implementing secure systems, guiding cyber security enhancements, and embedding security principles into system architecture. The successful candidate will work across project and operational teams on implementation of tools and processes to support the uplift of cyber maturity across the organisation. Experience with one of more of the following technologies is highly desirable: Microsoft Office 365 Azure / AWS Cloud Technologies Microsoft Server Operating Systems and related infrastructure Microsoft SQL Server Microsoft IIS, Azure WebApps Microsoft Systems Centre Operations Manager (SCOM) VMware vSphere ESX including vCenter Commvault Data Protection Suite Network Attached Storage (NAS) and Storage Area Network (SAN) Networking, including Azure Networking and Network segmentation At Digital Canberra, we offer a rewarding government career that has a direct, positive impact on your neighbourhood. You may be strategic, helping us lead technology investment decisions to build a genuinely connected Canberra. Or you may enjoy the hands-on satisfaction of working with the latest technology to keep our hospitals, schools, and government running. At Digital Canberra, you will make a difference! As part of the ACT Public Service (ACTPS), Digital Canberra offers some of the best hybrid and flexible working arrangements in Australia. Flexible working in the ACTPS means we provide the opportunity to work remotely (from home) or from a choice of office locations around Canberra, although the exact arrangements will be discussed with your hiring manager, based on operational needs. Canberra is Australia’s capital – a welcoming, unique city with a quality of life that many cities aspire to. It’s the perfect place to raise children, take advantage of world-class cultural institutions, and enjoy the great outdoors. Canberra is primed for technology evolution. As a young and growing city, the shape of our community and our digital government services will continue to change. Just like our city, Digital Canberra is inclusive. Our work spans many technology disciplines, and our workforce is culturally and linguistically diverse. We welcome candidates who have the right to work in Australia, which may include temporary and permanent visa holders (subject to your visa conditions and security clearance restrictions). Eligibility/Other Requirements: The incumbent of this position is to hold or obtain and maintain an additional employment screening Personnel Vetting Program certificate. The Personnel Vetting Program (PVP) is currently self-administered by Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate (CMTEDD) and Digital Canberra (DCBR) and is inclusive of individuals with ACT Government employment eligibility. Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 Jun 2027 with the possibility of permanency. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. How to Apply: Refer to the Position Description for further information about this role. You may wish to speak to the listed Contact Officer if you have any queries once you have reviewed the Position Description. Submit a copy of your 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 via the Apply Now button below. Digital Canberra Digital Canberra was established on the 1 July 2025, amalgamating positions which previously were advertised under Chief Ministers and Economic Development Directorate and ACT Health Directorate. Note This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 Jun 2027 with the possibility of permanency.
