High‐Profile Federal Government ProgramSenior Technical & Strategic InfluenceLong‐Term Contract Stability & FlexibilityLead large‐scale, mission‐critical network infrastructure uplift across Federal Government operational sites
Your new companyThis Federal Government organisation plays a critical role in protecting Australia's trade, biosecurity, and national interests. You'll be joining a major, multi‐year technology uplift program delivering secure and resilient digital infrastructure across airports, ports, and regional operational facilities nationwide.Your new roleAs a Technology Architect / Technical Lead, you will provide senior technical leadership and assurance across a large‐scale network infrastructure uplift program. With a strong focus on wired and wireless network edge environments, you will lead multi‐site deployments, assure vendor designs, and coordinate service partners to ensure delivery aligns with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity requirements, and Commonwealth governance frameworks. This role sits at the intersection of technical assurance, delivery coordination, and stakeholder engagement in highly secure, mission‐critical environments.What you'll need to succeedProven experience leading complex network infrastructure programs in secure or mission‐critical environmentsStrong background in enterprise wired and wireless networking, including switching standards and structured cablingDemonstrated experience in network design assurance, deployment sequencing, and multi‐site rolloutsAbility to coordinate service partners, cabling vendors, and specialist contractorsExperience developing technical procurement documentation and supporting PGPA‐aligned approvalsStrong stakeholder engagement skills across government and multi‐agency environmentsActive NV1 Security Clearance (mandatory)Experience with Aruba, Cisco, or equivalent enterprise platforms (highly regarded)What you'll get in returnInitial 12‐month contract with 2 × 12‐month extension optionsOpportunity to shape and deliver a high‐profile national infrastructure programHybrid working model with flexibility around onsite attendance in CanberraWork in a technically challenging, high‐impact environment with strong stakeholder exposureWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.