Join a hands-on ICT facilities role supporting a large ACT-based government environment, managing data centres, communications rooms and critical infrastructure such as power, cooling, UPS and backups. You’ll keep core environments stable and secure, perform daily operational checks, and support backup and recovery across a diverse fleet of sites, all on a long-term contract through to June 2026 with potential extensions.
Location: ACT (Canberra-based role)
Contract Duration: ASAP start to 30 June 2026, with possible extensions
Security Clearance Requirement: NV1 security clearance highly preferred (ability to obtain required)
Closing Date: 10:00am, 2 December 2025
Essential Tasks
- Manage ACT data centres and communications room infrastructure in line with SLAs and operational requirements.
- Assist with the design and implementation of data centres, comms rooms and supporting ICT infrastructure.
- Manage and maintain UPS fleet, generators, air conditioning and related ICT facilities hardware across multiple sites.
- Conduct and supervise daily operational and environmental checks, including documentation, backup and recovery activities and storage media management.
Key Criteria
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of data centre and communications ICT infrastructure, including security and environmental controls, power, UPS, generators, air conditioning and structured cabling.
- Robust understanding of backup and data recovery procedures, including storage media management.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines, working both independently and as part of a team.
- Experience with DCIM, systems monitoring and/or backup and restoration products, plus familiarity with ITIL, will be highly regarded.
How to Apply Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, to register your interest in this role, please contact Caleb on 0477 266 *** and send through your CV by following the link below.
About Compas Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra based wholly Australian owned, Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised Consulting assignments.
YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE
Due to the nature of this environment, NV1 security clearance is highly preferred and Australian citizenship is required.