This is a Infrastructure Engineer, APS Level 6, Chief Information Officer role with Department of Industry, Science and Resources based in Canberra, ACT, AU Department of Industry, Science and Resources Role Seniority - mid level More about the Infrastructure Engineer, APS Level 6, Chief Information Officer role at Department of Industry, Science and Resources Canberra Applications close, 2 January 2026 The salary range for this role is $98,716 - $107,053 About The Department The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government’s economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by: Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions Investing in science and technology Strengthening the resources sector. The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work. You will be able to create positive impact in people’s lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people. If you would like to feel a strong connection to your work and you are accountable, committed and open to change, join us in shaping Australia’s future. Please see the APSC’s APS Employee Value Proposition for more information on the benefits and value of employment within the APS. About The Team The ICT Operations Branch provides ICT support and underpinning infrastructure services to the Department and the Ministers’ Offices, ensuring all staff in the Department and MOs have access to stable and secure technology. The Infrastructure Platforms team is responsible for the management of all data centers, virtualization, automation, storage, backup and restore capability, and sits within the ICT Networks & Infrastructure Platforms section in the ICT Operations Branch. The team is also responsible for providing after hours on-call support for our infrastructure. Our ideal candidate We are seeking an Infrastructure Engineer at the APS6 Level, and are interested in hearing from candidates who thrive in a dynamic and diverse ICT environment, and are passionate about bringing people, business processes and technology together. Our Ideal Candidate has knowledge or experience in one or more of the following technologies: VMware vSphere Aria Operations Aria Operations for Logs VEEAM Backup and ReplicationSureBackup Immutable Backup Essential 8 Maturity Models Data Center Operations Server Hardware has a sound understanding of ICT concepts, good digital literacy, and an ability to learn new technologies quickly. has strong interpersonal skills, is emotionally intelligent and has experience with stakeholder engagement. be exceptionally organized and can support others with staying on task and juggling conflicting priorities. can balance user needs with divisional objectives and priorities and confidently negotiate outcomes with tact and diplomacy. be able to easily translate ICT and digital concepts into simple terms. be comfortable in a changing ICT environment. has a proven ability to show initiative, think critically and solve problems. possesses a professional and supportive customer service approach. thrives in collaborating within a team environment and working across other teams. Our department has a commitment to inclusion and diversity, with an ambition of being the best possible place to work. This reflects the importance we place on our people and on creating a workplace culture where each and every one of us is valued and respected for our contribution. Our ideal candidate adds to this culture and our workplace in their own way. What you will do Support day-to-day operations and be involved in project work of Infrastructure Platforms team. Infrastructure Platforms team is responsible for managing the Department’s virtualization environment, server hardware, storage area network, backup and replication systems and data centers. Duties Include Administer and develop the Department’s VMware virtualization platforms and compute infrastructure. Maintain and enhance the Department’s Aria Operations and Aria Operations for Logs infrastructure. Monitor and manage day-to-day activities in running the Department’s data centers, data rooms and state office server rooms. These include racking and cabling of physical hardware, engaging vendors to resolve issues with UPS, generator and air conditioning systems, managing contracts with third party service providers, securely disposing decommissioned hardware, auditing data center racks and maintaining rack diagrams. Participate in On-Call roster to ensure availability of the Department’s infrastructure after hours. Eligibility To be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, candidates must be Australian Citizens. Positions require a Baseline security clearance and successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level. Notes A merit pool may be established and used to fill future vacancies within 18 months from the date the vacancy was first advertised in the Gazette. The department does currently offer flexible work opportunities for many roles. This vacancy is ACT - Industry House based, although flexible or remote work arrangements may be considered. Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss this further. Application information Your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your application responses, CV and any other documents. The selection panel may not consider applications containing classified information. Please provide a pitch explaining how your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role and why you are the best candidate for the position. Your pitch can contain no more than 500 words and should align to the key duties listed above. Please complete your application online and provide your current CV with your application. (CVs must be in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format). Accessible application documentation is available in other formats on request. Please contact recruitment@industry.gov.au or (02) 6276 1235 if you require assistance with your application. Please refer to our Applying for a position information for additional information on how to apply. Contact Information For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Tristan Wallace on 02 6213 7717 or via email on Tristan.Wallace@industry.gov.au Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Department of Industry, Science and Resources team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities ⚙️ Supporting operations Administering VMware Monitoring data centers Key Strengths VMware vSphere Aria Operations Data Center Operations Emotional intelligence Problem-solving Customer service Why Department of Industry, Science and Resources is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume. A Final Note: This is a role with Department of Industry, Science and Resources not with Hatch.
