Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

The core responsibilities and primary duties for this position within Department of Defence include:

• An ICT Manager within the Defence Force School of Signals-Electronic Warfare Wing is responsible for delivering reliable and effective ICT services that support training outcomes. The role ensures compliance with ICT governance, policy, and security requirements while managing ICT resources, priorities, and workflows to achieve efficient service delivery.
• An ICT Manager maintains the availability, reliability, and security of ICT systems, proactively addressing risks and resolving complex technical and business issues. Success in the role requires close integration with multiple teams and strong engagement with stakeholders to align ICT capabilities with organisational objectives. The position also provides strategic advice to support informed decision-making.
• Key attributes include: initiative, sound judgement, effective communication, teamwork, stakeholder management, strategic thinking, and strong ICT business management expertise.
• Our team’s main function is the training of soldiers, sailors, aviators, and officers in signals intelligence and electronic warfare for the Australian Defence Force. The ICT Manager supports this by delivering and maintaining ICT services.
• An ideal ICT Manager demonstrates strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a well-developed ability to prioritise competing tasks and work independently under broad direction while delivering secure, practical, and business-aligned outcomes within a Defence environment.
• They effectively engage with instructors, managers, and executive staff, providing clear updates on ICT status and current works while ensuring reliable service delivery and stakeholder confidence.
• As a senior APS employee, they will consistently demonstrate professionalism, integrity, accountability, and discretion when handling sensitive information and security matters. This role requires experience with ADF stand-alone TS ICT systems, knowledge of ADF and ASD ICT policy, and ICT system administrator skills.
• Positive Vetting: Prior to commencement, successful applicants will be required to undergo a psychological assessment and an extensive security clearance process. As a Positive Vetting clearance is required, applicants must be Australian Citizens; be able to account for their personal background for their whole life; and be able to demonstrate suitability to work in a high security intelligence environment.
• daniel.larke@defence.gov.au
• Agency Employment Act

Mandatory Eligibility & Security Clearance

Applicants must satisfy the following statutory and organizational requirements:

• Citizenship: Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, candidates must generally be Australian citizens to be eligible for engagement.
• Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) security clearance (Baseline, Negative Vetting 1, or Negative Vetting 2 as required by the agency).
• Probationary Period: Employment may be subject to a probationary period, character checks, and pre-engagement screening.
• RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability. This initiative/program is only applicable where the successful applicant will be employed under the Public Service Act 1999. Similar conditions may apply when employed under other Acts. For clarification please contact the advertising agency.

Working Arrangements & Public Sector Benefits

Work Model: On Site. Details: Candidates are required to work in the location advertised. Merit pool will only be used for vacancies at the advertised location(s)..

Australian Public Service positions provide comprehensive Commonwealth benefits including a standard 15.4% employer superannuation contribution, attractive leave provisions, and structured career progression pathways across the Australian Public Service.