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. Join Digital Canberra and help deliver smart, secure, and seamless digital services that improve the lives of people that live and work in our beautiful city and surrounding area. At Digital Canberra, you’ll work with passionate technologists, policy experts, and designers to build and sustain services that matter. We value curiosity, collaboration, and creativity, and we’re committed to helping you grow. Digital Canberra is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join our Network Operations team. The role of the Network Engineer in the Operations Team will require you to provide support and maintenance to the ACT Government data network across all Directorates and sites throughout the ACT, which can include the troubleshooting and rectification of faults and issues, as well as assisting in the deployment of new technology and connections to meet the demands of our ever-growing enterprise. Documentation is also critical to this role, so the ability to review and update technical procedures, processes, knowledge base articles and configurations is essential. ACT based applicants are preferred for this role, as the duties will require you to work in various ACT Government locations, as well as being available for on-call and after-hours work. Eligibility/Other requirements: The position requires the successful applicant to be an Australian citizen and possess, or acquire and maintain, an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency security clearance at the Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) level as an eligibility qualification for the position. If screening is not successful, your employment will not commence or, if already commenced, your employment will be reassessed. Class C driver's licence is essential. Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 maybe required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au) Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 June with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or 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: Candidates are asked to review the Position Description and address the skills under the “What you will do” and “What you require” sections and submit a personal pitch of no more than two pages that provides evidence of your capabilities, highlighting your skills and experience and attributes that you could bring to the role. Please include your curriculum vitae and the names of two referees. 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. LI-DNI Note This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 June with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
