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RFQ ID: LH-06076

RFQ published date: Friday, 10 April 2026

RFQ closing date: Friday, 24 April 2026 • 11:59pm, Canberra time

Buyer: Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Estimated start date: Wednesday, 01 July 2026

Initial contract duration: 12 months, Extension term: 12 months. Number of extensions: 2

Experience level: EL1 equivalent

Location of work: ACT

Working arrangements: Onsite (Remote working arrangements may be considered on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the supervising manager, subject to business needs. Please indicate clearly in your response the candidates desired work location if outside ACT/Canberra.

Maximum hours: 40 hours per week)

Security clearance: Must be able to obtain Baseline

Job details

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government’s economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by:  

• growing innovative and competitive businesses, industries and regions  

• investing in science and technology  

• strengthening the resources sector.  

The Chief Information Officer Division (CIOD) provides a range of enabling services and operations delivery to the department and to Australian businesses and is seeking experienced and motivated Solution Architects to assist with the delivery of various ICT Projects across the Division including artificial intelligence and emerging technology.  

The Department primarily uses Microsoft Azure, M365, Dynamics365, and DevOps platforms.  

Key duties and responsibilities

Skills required:  

• Demonstrated experience as a Senior Cloud Engineer or Solution Architect, preferably within a federal government department.   

• Solid expertise in developing high level and detailed design solutions for Azure based applications.  

• Demonstrated experience in the development of Azure DevOps pipelines.   

• Demonstrated experience and/or familiarity with Azure Virtual network configuration including hybrid network architecture, and cloud native web ingress patterns.   

• Familiar with cyber security controls (ISM), OWASP and Essential 8 controls within federal government departments.   

• Detailed technical knowledge of the Azure cloud platform.   

• Ability to work independently, build productive relationships and liaise with stakeholders (including business users, development teams, cloud engineers, cyber security experts and enterprise architects).  
• Strong communications skills and ability to convert business requirement into detailed design solutions using concise language, diagrams and accurate technical details.

Criteria

The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters.

Essential criteria

• Demonstrated experience in understanding business requirements and solutioning designs for Azure based cloud environments into HLD and DLD as well as reusable architecture patterns
• Experience implementing and administering Azure cloud services. Experience with Infrastructure as Code and Azure DevOps highly regarded
• Ability to build productive relationships and work with stakeholders including enterprise architecture groups, cyber security teams, and cloud operations to secure design approval
• Demonstrated experience applying information security concepts and best practices including Information Security Manual (ISM)

Desirable criteria

• Experience with a broad range of cloud technologies including Azure AI, ML and Cognitive services, Data Solutions, DevOps, CI/CD, Integration solutions, and API/Services Oriented Architecture
• Ability to work with limited guidance in an Agile environment

Additional requirements

Due to the requirement for immediate access to PROTECTED information and systems, personnel proposed for this role must hold a current Baseline security clearance at commencement.

RFQ ID: LH-06079

RFQ closing date: Friday, 24 April 2026 • 11:59pm, Canberra time

Buyer: Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Estimated start date: Wednesday, 01 July 2026

Initial contract duration: 12 months

Extension term:12 months, Number of extensions: 2

Experience level: Manager – EL1 equivalent

Location of work: ACT

Working arrangements: Onsite (Remote working arrangements may be considered on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the supervising manager, subject to business needs. Please indicate clearly in your response the candidates desired work location if outside ACT/Canberra.)

Maximum hours40 hours per week

Security clearance: Must be able to obtain Baseline

Job details

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) strives to encourage the sustainable growth of Australian industries including the delivery of a national innovation system to drive knowledge creation, international competitiveness and greater productivity. Our staff are committed to developing policies and delivering programs, in partnership with stakeholders, to provide lasting economic benefits based on principles of social justice and equity for all Australians.  The CIO Division provides a range of enabling services and operations delivery to the department and to Australian businesses, and are seeking experienced and motivated Project Managers to assist with major ICT Projects in the Division. 

Key duties and responsibilities

Project Managers will be required to: 

• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including business partners, cross-agency collaborations and service providers. 

• Research, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate project or program initiatives. 

• Negotiate and engage with stakeholders to ensure effective communication, coordination and collaboration for timely and successful outcomes. 

• Identify and resolve project-related issues and challenges. 

• Provide management, coordination, governance and assurance of complex projects. 

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in an agile environment to deliver agreed outcomes. 

• Represent the team and branch in project governance meetings and provide clear up to date reports on status and the implications of risks on projects to ensure the success of projects. 

• Oversee project resources to ensure a high performing, motivated and well-developed team that delivers results. 

• Use project management tools to drive successful outcomes, covering areas such as risk management, quality management, financial management, procurement, strategy, resource management, project briefs and post-implementation reviews. 

Criteria

The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters.

Essential criteria

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience leading complex ICT projects and programs in Federal Government.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including business partners, cross-agency collaborations and service providers.
• Experience with/ and application of project management frameworks and methodologies including waterfall and Hybrid Agile.
• Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with a range of stakeholders, including Departmental Executive.

Additional requirements

Due to the requirement for immediate access to PROTECTED information and systems, personnel proposed for this role must hold a current Baseline security clearance at commencement.

RFQ ID: LH-06129

RFQ published date: Friday, 10 April 2026

RFQ closing date: Monday, 20 April 2026 • 11:59pm, Canberra time

Buyer: Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Estimated start date: Monday, 27 April 2026

Initial contract duration: 12 months

Extension term12 months, Number of extensions: 2

Experience level: Senior – EL1 equivalent

Location of work: ACT

Working arrangements: Onsite

Maximum hours: 40 hours per week

Security clearance: Must be able to obtain Baseline

Job details

The ICT Operations Branch delivers ICT support and core infrastructure services to the department and Ministers’ Offices, ensuring stable and secure technology for all staff. Within this branch, the ICT Networks & Infrastructure Platforms section oversees the Infrastructure Platforms team, which manages data centres, server hosts, virtualization, automation, storage, and backup and recovery capabilities. The team also provides after‑hours on‑call support for infrastructure.

Key duties and responsibilities

We are seeking a Senior Storage Engineer with experience in large, complex ICT environments. The successful candidate will deploy, configure, manage, and optimise the department’s storage systems across physical and virtual platforms. They will also be responsible for deploying, configuring, and managing Storage Area Network (SAN) switches as required. The role requires strong awareness of emerging technologies to help shape the future of the department’s storage and data platforms. Responsibilities include producing design, build, and operational documentation, completing handovers, sharing knowledge with the team, and mentoring junior staff.

Criteria

The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters.

Essential criteria

Experience / Knowledge of following technology: • Veeam Backup and Replication

Demonstrated experience and knowledge in the design, administration, tuning and troubleshooting of one or more of the following storage systems: • HPE 3PAR, Primera, Alletra Storage Systems • NetApp E-Series • Dell Data Domain • Brocade Fabric Switches • SANnav • Scality Artesca

Ability to produce design, build and operations documents for processes and procedures.

Excellent communication (verbal and written) and collaboration skills to work with skilled technical people, including making presentations to staff and stakeholders and coaching staff.

RFQ ID: LH-06080

RFQ closing date: Friday, 24 April 2026 • 11:59pm, Canberra time

Buyer: Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Estimated start date: Wednesday, 01 July 2026

Initial contract duration: 12 months, Extension term: 12 months

Experience level: APS6 equivalent

Location of work: ACT, Working arrangements: Onsite (Please note: Remote working arrangements may be considered on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the supervising manager, subject to business needs. Please indicate clearly in your response the candidates desired work location if outside ACT/Canberra.)

Maximum hours: 40 hours per week

Security clearance: Must be able to obtain Baseline

Job details

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government’s economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by: 

• growing innovative and competitive businesses, industries and regions 

• investing in science and technology 

• strengthening the resources sector. 

The CIO Division provides a range of enabling services and operations delivery to the department and to Australian businesses. We are seeking experienced Software Engineers to support the delivery of multiple ICT initiatives across the Division. Candidates are expected to be able to work effectively in delivery teams and contribute quickly in a fast-paced environment. 

Key duties and responsibilities

Software Engineers will be required to: 

• Build and maintain secure .NET (8/10) backend services and REST APIs (versioning, OpenAPI/Swagger, OAuth2/OIDC). 

• Deliver React frontends that consume APIs and meet accessibility needs. 

• Integrate internal and third-party systems (messaging/event-driven, identity, CRM) end-to-end. 

• Apply secure coding/SDLC controls (e.g., scanning) and manage secrets (e.g., Key Vault). 

• Write automated tests (unit/integration/UI) and enforce quality gates in CI/CD. 

• Peer review code in DevOps. 

• Implement to agreed architecture/standards (API, security, performance, observability—App Insights). 

• Produce technical documentation, release notes and operational runbooks (incl. handover). 

• Communicate progress, risks, dependencies and options to technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

• Collaborate with product, UX, security and operations in an agile delivery model. 

• Mentor and support team members; promote cross-skilling. 

• Promote a culture of learning, collaboration and continuous improvement. 

• Other duties as required. 

Criteria

The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters.

Essential criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in software engineering (or equivalent experience) and experience with cloud-native patterns: Event-driven integration, and data platforms (SQL Server/Azure SQL, Blob Storage, caching) including high-volume processing.
• Technical skills: Minimum 10 years designing, building and supporting secure web solutions across backend and frontend, including modern .NET (8/10) & ASP.NET Web APIs; REST API design (versioning, OpenAPI/Swagger, OAuth2/OIDC); React and automated testing (unit/integration/UI) (e.g., xUnit/nUnit, Playwright/Selenium).
• Cloud and DevOps: Hands-on Azure delivery/operations across App Services/Functions, Azure SQL, Service Bus/Event Grid, API Management; CI/CD (Azure DevOps); monitoring (e.g., App Insights); third-party integration (e.g., Dynamics 365); and security controls (e.g., Key Vault) and legacy modernisation.
• API-led delivery experience, including governance, OpenAPI/Swagger, performance and API security patterns.
• Ways of working and security mindset: Familiar with ISM controls and applying them in build/design; effective across dispersed teams; able to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders; and mentor/collaborate to support team outcomes.

Desirable criteria

• Test automation and quality engineering in CI/CD (unit/integration/UI; e.g., Playwright/Selenium, Jest, static analysis).
• Delivery approach: Experience delivering in multi-disciplinary Agile teams; able to adapt scope and approach as requirements and constraints evolve.

Additional requirements

Due to the requirement for immediate access to PROTECTED information and systems, personnel proposed for this role must hold a current Baseline security clearance at commencement.

RFQ ID: LH-06075

RFQ closing date: Friday, 24 April 2026 • 11:59pm, Canberra time

Buyer: Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Estimated start date: Wednesday, 01 July 2026

Initial contract duration: 12 months

Extension term: 12 months, Number of extensions: 2

Maximum number of candidates per seller2

Experience levelAPS6 equivalent

Location of work: ACT

Working arrangements: Onsite (Please note: Remote working arrangements may be considered on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the supervising manager, subject to business needs. Please indicate clearly in your response the candidates desired work location if outside ACT/Canberra.

Maximum hours40 hours per week)

Security clearance: Must be able to obtain Baseline

Job details

The Chief Information Officer Division (CIOD) provides a range of enabling services and operations delivery to the department and to Australian businesses and is seeking experienced and motivated Business Analysts to assist with the delivery of various ICT Projects across the Division including artificial intelligence and emerging technology. 

Key duties and responsibilities

Essential skills and experience 

• Experience in analysis and modelling of current and future business processes and information management environments 

• Analyse data related requirements, user pathways and information flows 

• Conduct stakeholder engagement activities, analyse customer requirements, and collaborate with technical specialists to develop fit for purpose solutions to business problems 

• Develop clear and concise documents including business requirements specifications, business cases, functional & non-functional specifications, process maps, user stories, service design artefacts, communication & change management plans, and reports 

• Conduct investigations and undertake technical research & analysis activities based on systems knowledge in alignment with departmental policies and legislations 

• Evaluate options for solutions and translate business requirements into techno-functional requirements 

• Analyse proposed solutions from a strategic viewpoint considering the broad ranging benefits and impacts across the department and government as a whole 

• Experience working in Agile environment to develop requirements artefacts for complex IT systems including website development 

Criteria

The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters.

Essential criteria

• Experience facilitating workshops and developing business scenarios, process maps, data models and use cases
• Experience in developing User Stories and acceptance criteria for developers
• Experience working on complex digital projects in an Agile environment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Desirable criteria

• Relevant experience in implementing Information Technology Services
• Experience documenting requirements for Office technologies
• Experience using Azure DevOps for user story creation and tracking of acceptance criteria
• Experience or knowledge of Dynamics 365 or Power Platform.

Additional requirements

Due to the requirement for immediate access to PROTECTED information and systems, personnel proposed for this role must hold a current Baseline security clearance at commencement.

RFQ ID: LH-06077

RFQ published date: Friday, 10 April 2026

Deadline for asking questions: Wednesday, 22 April 2026 • 11:59pm, Canberra time

RFQ closing date: Friday, 24 April 2026 • 11:59pm, Canberra time

Buyer: Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Estimated start date: Wednesday, 01 July 2026

Initial contract duration: 12 months

Extension term: 12 months, Number of extensions: 2

Experience level: APS6 equivalent

Location of work: ACT

Working arrangements: Onsite (Please note: Remote working arrangements may be considered on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the supervising manager, subject to business needs. Please indicate clearly in your response the candidates desired work location if outside Canberra.).

Maximum hours: 40 hours per week

Security clearance: Must be able to obtain Baseline

Job details

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government’s economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by: 

• growing innovative and competitive businesses, industries and regions 

• investing in science and technology 

• strengthening the resources sector. 

The Chief Information Officer Division (CIOD) provides a range of enabling services and operations delivery to the department and to Australian businesses and is seeking experienced and motivated CRM Developer with strong Microsoft Dynamics 365 and PowerApps (Power Platform) expertise to assist with the development of CRM module/s within an existing Dynamics 365 instance. 

Key duties and responsibilities

CRM Developer will be required to:  

• Develop CRM Modules by configuring and extending CRM modules, business entities, forms, views, and dashboards. Design and implement workflows, business rules, plugins, and Power Automate flows based on documented user stories and functional requirements. 

• Configure CRM connectors/integrations to support data flows between various systems, including Azure SQL, the Department’s finance system (TechOne) and Power Pages. 

• Implementing the Dynamics 365 security model by configuring security roles and access controls and securely integrating external systems. 

• Be a contributing member of a multidisciplinary agile project team. 

• Maintain and provide input to technical design documentation. 

Criteria

The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters.

Essential criteria

• Technical (Dynamics 365 / Power Platform): Demonstrated experience in: • Configuring and building Dynamics 365 CE/Dataverse solutions (tables, relationships, forms, views, model-driven apps, business rules) • Implement server side business logic through plugins, workflows and automation using Power Automate and/or Dynamics 365 processes from user stories/requirements • Building dashboards, charts and reports for business users • Implementing CRM security and auditing (business units, teams, security roles, field-level security) • Performing data migration and data quality activities (mapping, cleansing, repeatable imports/scripts)
• Technical (engineering, integration and operations): Demonstrated experience in: • Power Platform ALM and release management (solution layering; managed/unmanaged; environment strategy) • CI/CD using Azure DevOps for D365/Power Platform deployments (source control, pipelines, automation) • Secure-by-design/DevSecOps practices (least privilege, secrets management, reviews and change control) • Enterprise integration and extensibility (Dataverse Web API, Azure Service Bus/REST/Azure SQL; custom development such as C#/.NET) • Power Platform governance and operations (DLP/connectors, monitoring and troubleshooting) and Microsoft 365 integration (e.g., SharePoint Online)
• Ways of working: Demonstrated ability to: • Deliver in a fast-paced agile environment and manage competing priorities • Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including clear status/risks/dependencies • Collaborate in multidisciplinary, geographically dispersed teams • Adapt approach as requirements evolve while maintaining delivery focus • Produce fit-for-purpose technical documentation and support BAU handover

Additional requirements

Due to the requirement for immediate access to PROTECTED information and systems, personnel proposed for this role must hold a current Baseline security clearance at commencement.

RFQ ID: LH-06074

RFQ closing date: Friday, 24 April 2026 • 11:59pm, Canberra time

Buyer: Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Estimated start date: Wednesday, 01 July 2026

Initial contract duration: 12 months

Extension term: 12 months, Number of extensions: 2

Experience level: APS6 equivalent

Location of work: ACT

Working arrangements: Onsite (Please note: Remote working arrangements may be considered on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the supervising manager, subject to business needs. Please indicate clearly in your response the candidates desired work location if outside ACT/Canberra.)

Maximum hours: 40 hours per week

Security clearance: Must be able to obtain Baseline

Job details

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government’s economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by: 

• growing innovative and competitive businesses, industries and regions 

• investing in science and technology 

• strengthening the resources sector. 

The CIO Division provides a range of enabling services and operations delivery to the department and to Australian businesses and are seeking experienced and motivated Automation Testers to assist with the delivery of various ICT Projects across the Division. 

Key duties and responsibilities

Automation Testers will be required to: 

• Create and oversee test plans and strategies including test plans using Azure DevOps 

• Write, review and execute test cases on web-based applications 

• Effectively prioritise testing efforts, and test case execution 

• Work within multi-disciplinary project teams to analyse documented specifications, user stories and requirements to generate test cases and test plans 

• Raise defects / issues and log and track faults using Departmental tools including Azure DevOps 

• Provide advice and input into Testing Strategy and support implementation of automation testing practices. 

• Testing digital solutions for conformance to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 

• Lead and engage with Business Stakeholders throughout the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Process 

• Be a contributing member of a multidisciplinary team using agile and traditional delivery methods 

• Undertake other duties as required 

Criteria

The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters.

Essential criteria

• Experience and expertise in automation testing, and well-developed software testing skills and demonstrated experience in application/system tester roles
• Expertise in developing test artefacts, including writing, reviewing and executing complex test plans and cases and developing test strategies
• Ability to collaborate and work productively within a cross functional team of Product Owners, Business Analysts, Architects, Application developers, Web Developers and Subject Matter Experts
• Ability to work in a fast paced, agile, environment with geographically dispersed teams
• A thorough knowledge or understanding in testing digital solutions for Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) conformance
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to engage successfully with non-technical stakeholders

Desirable criteria

• Experience developing test plans/cases for custom applications, including the Azure and Microsoft suite of products and services
• Experience tracking and managing test plans and test cases through Azure DevOps
• Experience guiding User Acceptance Testing activities

Additional requirements

Due to the requirement for immediate access to PROTECTED information and systems, personnel proposed for this role must hold a current Baseline security clearance at commencement.

RFQ ID: LH-06082

RFQ published date: Friday, 10 April 2026

RFQ closing date: Friday, 24 April 2026 • 11:59pm, Canberra time

Buyer: Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Estimated start date: Wednesday, 01 July 2026

Initial contract duration: 12 months

Extension term: 12 months, Number of extensions: 2

Experience level: APS6 equivalent

Location of work: ACT

Working arrangements: Onsite (Please note: Remote working arrangements may be considered on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the supervising manager, subject to business needs. Please indicate clearly in your response the candidates desired work location if outside ACT/Canberra.)

Maximum hours: 40 hours per week

Security clearance: Must be able to obtain Baseline

Job details

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government’s economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by:  

• growing innovative and competitive businesses, industries and regions  

• investing in science and technology  

• strengthening the resources sector.  

The Chief Information Officer Division (CIOD) provides a range of enabling services and operations delivery to the department and to Australian businesses and are seeking experienced and motivated Front-end developer / User interface Designers to support ongoing major projects across the Corporate and Digital Division. The roles will be responsible for driving a human-centric approach to service delivery, focusing on understanding customer, business, and technology needs and balancing these to deliver effective digital services.

We are seeking experienced Front End Developers / User Interface Designers with a dual skillset, working across both disciplines to deliver intuitive, fit for purpose interfaces through a lean design process involving rapid prototyping, testing, and implementation of solutions. 

Candidates will work in multi-disciplinary teams to design and develop product improvements, features, user flows, user interfaces, and front-end development. 

Key duties and responsibilities

You will work closely with others in the team to: 

• help define user-centric designs, iterate and improve to add additional value, based on user feedback 

• Be responsible for user-focused UI designs and specification of user flows, prototypes, high-fidelity interfaces 

• Plan and perform user experience evaluation to check and confirm that usability and accessibility requirements have been met 

• Implement UI component using HTML/CSS and JavaScript Work closely with the team’s user researcher and designers to translate findings from usability testing into improvements for the user interface 

• Advocate and problem solve for user-centric design solutions with developers and cCoach back-end engineers on usability and front-end development 

As a UI Designer, you will tackle complex problems and transform them into intuitive and easy-to-use designs. Then, communicate them by user flows, wireframes, and prototypes.   

As a Front-end developer, you will work with developers translating and problem-solving designs, POC and wireframes into modules and high-quality codes for the best usability and accessibility outcomes. 

Technical skills

Required skills and experience: Experience implementing responsive UI components for web applications and websites using HTML/CSS, ReactJS and/or Angular Experience using prototyping tools such as Adobe XD, Axure or Figma is highly desirable Understanding and application of design principles and systems Understanding and implementation of WCAG 2.1 level AA guidelines as a minimum, how those guidelines relate to websites and applications, and how visual design, page and code structures and

Criteria

The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters.

Essential criteria

• Demonstrated experience designing user interfaces working within to an existing style guide and/or design system using HTML, CSS, and Javascript framework such as ReactJS, and/or Angular.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work with and influence multiple stakeholders, and clearly articulate design decisions through a well-conceived rationale.
• Demonstrated experience in working with others to translate findings from usability testing into actionable improvements to a user interface.
• Knowledge and implementation of Accessibility requirements – Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, level AA as a minimum.

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrated experience designing wireframes, user interfaces, and interactive prototypes with a high attention to detail and ability to rapidly prototype, test, and iterate designs.
• Tertiary Qualifications in a design or computer science/ICT related discipline (Human Factors, Communication/Graphic Design, Systems Design, Psychology, Computer Interaction, Web development etc.)

Additional requirements

Due to the requirement for immediate access to PROTECTED information and systems, personnel proposed for this role must hold a current Baseline security clearance at commencement.

RFQ ID: LH-06078

RFQ published date: Friday, 10 April 2026

RFQ closing date: Friday, 24 April 2026 • 11:59pm, Canberra time

Buyer: Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Initial contract duration: 12 months

Extension term: 12 months, Number of extensions: 2

Experience level: APS6 equivalent

Location of work: ACT

Estimated start date: Wednesday, 01 July 2026

Working arrangements: Onsite (The department supports working from home arrangements on a case-by-case basis subject to the business needs of the supervising manager and business unit. As this is a Canberra-based role, remote working will not generally be suitable for this opportunity.)

Maximum hours: 40 hours per week

Security clearance: Must be able to obtain Baseline

Job details

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government’s economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by:  

• growing innovative and competitive businesses, industries and regions  

• investing in science and technology  

• strengthening the resources sector.  

The Chief Information Officer Division (CIO Division) is an exciting, diverse, and dynamic division that drives the digital agenda for the department. Leading the delivery of the department’s digital offerings and transformation, the CIO Division partners with business areas and stakeholders to: 

– Realise the digital policy objectives of the department, 

– Define the department’s digital landscape, 

– Co-design digital experiences making it simpler to innovate, collaborate and communicate, and 

– Drive the innovation and transformation of ICT services. 

The ICT Operations Branch is one of three branches within CIOD and is responsible for the management and deployment of all ICT services to support the running of the organisation. 

As part of the ICT Operations Branch, the End User Services section provides critical management, maintenance and innovation of the department’s end-user digital technologies, including the standard operating environment (SOE), corporate device management, desktop application packaging (including the Microsoft 365 Apps), collaboration and communication tools (Exchange, Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, and remote access services. 

Key duties and responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the ongoing management and enhancement of the department’s key communication platforms, its hybrid Exchange environment, and related solutions. This includes some ongoing migration work of Exchange mail data.  

Key work of the role includes: 

• Maintenance of the existing Exchange Server infrastructure and Enterprise Vault archiving solution 

• Migration of mail data, including groups, to Exchange Online 

• Development of migration approaches and rationalisation of Enterprise Vault archive data 

• Investigation and resolution of complex technical problems across the technical stack 

• Creation/update of various documentation including as-built documentation, design documentation, detailed migration plans, DR documentation and decommissioning plans as required 

• Technical representation at project meetings 

• Facilitating technical workshops (if required) 

• Cross-skilling with team members and assistance to support staff in related teams (e.g. service desk) 

Criteria

The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters.

Essential criteria

• Expert knowledge of Exchange Server, Exchange Online, and configuration of hybrid Exchange deployments, including implementation, upgrades and day to day management activities in a complex multi-forest environment.
• Proven experience in migrations including to Exchange Online, cross forest and from legacy Exchange versions.
• High-level Exchange troubleshooting skills, including for mail flow, mail gateway technologies and on-premise/cloud-based resource connectivity.
• High-level knowledge of Windows Server fundamentals (e.g. Active Directory, DNS, DFS etc), and Group Policy configuration (including Advanced Group Policy Management).
• Experience with Australian Government IT Cyber Security processes including ISM, Essential 8 and ACSC hardening guides.
• Strong experience in writing technical documentation including design documentation and standard operating procedures.

Desirable criteria

• Experience with Arctera Enterprise Vault, Microsoft Purview Information Protection (MPIP), Microsoft Intune mobile device management and Intune policy.
• Experience with broader Microsoft 365 services would also be beneficial.

Additional requirements

Due to the requirement for immediate access to PROTECTED information and systems, personnel proposed for this role must hold a current Baseline security clearance at commencement.

RFQ ID: LH-06073

RFQ closing date: Friday, 24 April 2026 • 11:59pm, Canberra time

Buyer: Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Estimated start date: Wednesday, 01 July 2026

Initial contract duration: 12 months

Extension term: 12 months, Number of extensions: 2

Experience level: APS6 equivalent

Location of work: ACT

Working arrangements: Onsite (Please note: Remote working arrangements may be considered on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the supervising manager, subject to business needs. Please indicate clearly in your response the candidates desired work location if outside ACT/Canberra.)

Maximum hours: 40 hours per week

Security clearance: Must be able to obtain Baseline

Job details

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government’s economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by:

• growing innovative and competitive businesses, industries and regions
• investing in science and technology
• strengthening the resources sector.

The CIO Division provides a range of enabling services and operations delivery to the department and to Australian businesses and is seeking experienced and motivated .Net developers with a minimum of 5 years’ experience to assist with the delivery of various ICT Projects across the Division. 

Key duties and responsibilities

.Net Developers will be required to: 

• Develop and maintain Azure based web API and Portal applications to support existing legislative reporting requirements, and new regulatory processes. 
• Be able to integrate various system components to achieve a seamless end to end experience for users 
• Provide technical advice on issues related to systems development 
• Apply secure coding practices/processes to ensure solutions delivered are secure and robust 
• Conduct peer reviews of code and infrastructure 
• Understand and code against detailed application architecture documents 
• Ensure that best practice and Departmental standards are applied and managed 
• Create and review technical/release documentation 
• Effectively communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders 
• Effectively collaborate with a cross-functional team working with an agile structure 
• Collaborate and mentor team members to promote team harmony and support cross-skilling professional development 
• Instil a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement in a team environment 
• Undertake additional duties as required   

Criteria

The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters.

Essential criteria

• Technical Skills: Demonstrated experience (Min 5 years) implementing secure web based business solutions. • experience developing web APIs using Azure API Manager and customer facing web portal development using .NET Framework (including .NET Core) and ASP.NET • Experience developing web applications using either Angular or React • Familiarity with the Information Security Manual (ISM), it’s controls and how to apply them to a solution design and build • Experience with unit/integration/automation testing. Familiarity with xUnit, nUnit, Selenium, Playwright.Net.
• Cloud experience: Demonstrated experience in cloud-based solution implementation with technologies such as: • Azure Logic Apps, Azure SQL and Azure Service Bus and Azure API Manager • Azure DevOps and Visual Studio for code development, management, repositories, and deployments (CI/CD) • integrating custom built apps with third-party systems, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM • Extensive experience developing on Azure platforms • Demonstrated experience in successfully optimising complex legacy code to fully utilise benefits of Azure Cloud environment
• Agile: • Experience working with Agile multi-disciplinary teams to deliver secure, user friendly and reliable solutions that meet stakeholder, citizen, and business expectations. • Ability to pragmatically change direction and scope as new information is discovered and challenges or opportunities present themselves
• Cultural fit: • Ability to work with geographically dispersed teams • Ability to work with technical and non-technical staff at all levels. • Ability to collaborate and mentor team members to promote team harmony

Desirable criteria

• Experience in development using Agile and DevOps delivery models
• Experience developing web applications using either Angular or React
• Integration/UI/FrontEnd testing: Selenium, Playwright.Net, Jest
• Tertiary qualifications in software design and development and experience working with SQL servers, Cosmos DB, Blob storage and high-volume data traffic/processing.

Additional requirements

Due to the requirement for immediate access to PROTECTED information and systems, personnel proposed for this role must hold a current Baseline security clearance at commencement.