ICT Support Officer

• Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
• Remote: Hybrid
• Type: Contract
• Job #18726

About the role

We are seeking an experienced ICT Support Officer to provide frontline ICT support to staff across Australia and overseas.
Working as part of the Business Systems Unit, you will be responsible for responding to helpdesk requests, troubleshooting and resolving routine ICT issues, maintaining accurate service records, and supporting the deployment and management of ICT equipment.
This is a 100% office-based role, with a strong focus on customer service, practical problem-solving and reliable ICT service delivery.
 

Key responsibilities

• Provide frontline ICT support across hardware, software, network, account and device-related issues.
• Triage, resolve and escalate service requests and incidents in line with agreed service levels.
• Administer user accounts, systems, devices, software and ICT asset records.
• Support ICT projects, upgrades, testing, rollouts and implementation activities.
• Prepare and maintain ICT procedures, user guides and knowledge articles.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, vendors and service providers to support effective ICT service delivery.
• Identify recurring technical issues and contribute to service and process improvements.
• Support cyber security controls, patching, access management and incident reporting.
• Maintain user and building ICT hardware as part of the frontline helpdesk function.

Highly desirable criteria

• Current minimum Baseline security clearance is essential.
• Demonstrated experience providing responsive ICT support within the Australian Public Service (APS).
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in a Microsoft on-premises and cloud environment.
• Strong customer service and communication skills, with the ability to support both technical and non-technical users.
• Ability to analyse ICT issues, exercise sound judgement, identify risks and develop practical solutions.

Desirable criteria

• Experience supporting ICT projects, system upgrades, testing and technology rollouts.
• Experience with ICT asset management, user administration and service records.
• Understanding of ICT security, patching, access management and incident reporting.
• Experience working with vendors and external service providers.
• Familiarity with APS ICT governance, security and operational environments.

Skills and experience

• Experience delivering responsive ICT support and maintaining reliable ICT services.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate issues and recommend practical improvements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and maintain quality outcomes in a busy service environment.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with a professional and customer-focused approach.
• Commitment to ICT security, governance, confidentiality and workplace integrity.
• Ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to identifying service improvements and supporting team capability.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work within a professional Australian Government environment.
• Exposure to a broad range of ICT support, operational and project activities.
• Work alongside experienced ICT professionals and key business stakeholders.
• Opportunity to contribute to service improvements and technology initiatives.
• A customer-focused environment where your technical expertise and problem-solving skills will make a direct impact.

Contact details

For a confidential chat, please contact Shruthi on 0474 545379 or via email at shruthi@exclaim-it.com.au and we would be more than happy to provide you with additional information and assist in the application process.