Applications Administrators and Senior Applications Administrators

The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is seeking motivated, capable and forward-thinking technology professionals to join the Electronic Security Systems (ESS) Operations team at Australian Parliament House. We are recruiting for both Applications Administrator (PSL5) and Senior Applications Administrator (PSL6) positions.

Working within the Information Services Division (ISD), you will play a critical role in supporting and enhancing the enterprise security systems that underpin the safety, security and resilience of Parliament House, its occupants and national democratic processes. You will work across a diverse and evolving technology environment that includes Physical Security Information Management (PSIM), Electronic Access Control Systems (EACS), CCTV and video management platforms, intercom technologies, monitoring solutions, integrations, databases and supporting infrastructure.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the operation, maintenance, improvement and future direction of mission-critical systems that operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You will collaborate with technical specialists, business stakeholders and industry partners to deliver operational excellence, drive innovation, resolve complex challenges and strengthen the security capabilities of Australian Parliament House.

If you are passionate about technology, enjoy solving complex problems, and want your work to have a visible and meaningful impact, this role offers the opportunity to work on some of the most important and technically diverse security systems in the Commonwealth.

Who we are looking for

As part of a highly skilled and collaborative team, you will contribute to the operation, maintenance, enhancement, and continuous improvement of mission-critical security systems. Whether you are an emerging specialist looking to grow your technical expertise or an experienced professional ready to provide technical leadership, these roles offer a unique opportunity to work with complex technologies in a nationally significant environment. 

Our ideal candidate is someone who possesses the following skills and experience:

• Qualifications in Information Technology, a related discipline, and/or 5 years of equivalent work experience are highly regarded.
• ITIL Foundation certification (desirable).

Please click the "apply now" button to go to the DPS Careers Webpage where you can find more information about the position and relevant duty statement.

• This role requires the applicant to occasionally perform technical upgrades outside of core business hours. This work may take place on weekends or public holidays.
• This role requires the applicant to participate in a rotating on-call roster for out of hours support.
• This role requires the applicant to participate in a rotating on-site roster for on-site support (8AM – 4PM).
• The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 (Confidential/Highly Protected/Secret) security clearance.

At DPS, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that ensures all our people can contribute to our shared purpose. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, people from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who identify as neurodivergent, and mature aged people.

The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) supports Australia’s Parliament and parliamentarians through innovative, unified and client focused services. DPS is proud to be the custodian for Australian Parliament House (APH) as the working symbol of Australian democracy and as a significant destination for our citizens and international visitors alike. It is a place where more than 3,500 people work on sitting days and which nearly one million people visit each year.