Are you an Australian citizen with Baseline, NV1, NV2 or TSPV clearance, looking for your next move?

Shield Recruitment is working with a global consulting partner on a major federal initiative based in regional Victoria — and it's creating exciting new opportunities for security-cleared professionals to relocate, grow, and thrive.

This is an ideal chance for those looking to move away from the Melbourne metro hustle without compromising on the quality of work, career advancement, or technical exposure. Based in Ballarat, this opportunity offers access to federal government projects alongside top-tier engineers, architects, and delivery leads to help you shape your career.

Whether you're transitioning from Defence, working within the APS, or simply looking for a meaningful career shift, now is a great time to explore what’s ahead.

We’re currently recruiting for:

· Junior Cloud Engineer – Azure

· Applications Developer – Azure

· DevOps Engineer – Azure

· Data Engineer – Azure

· Cloud Engineer – Azure

· Junior Linux Engineer

· Junior VMware Engineer

· Middleware Engineer

· Network Engineer

· Junior Network Engineer

· Oracle Database Administrator

· Infrastructure Engineer

This role isn’t just a job—it’s a platform. You’ll benefit from:

· Hands-on involvement in federal transformation programs

· Full support for career development including training, certification, and mentoring

· A collaborative, inclusive team culture focused on long-term professional growth

· Regional lifestyle benefits with lower living costs and strong community support

Who we're looking for:

· 1–5 years of experience in infrastructure or cloud environments

· Active AGSVA security clearance (Baseline, NV1, NV2)

· Passion for learning, collaborating, and making an impact

· Willingness to relocate or commute to Ballarat regularly

To learn more or apply, reach out to Dillon on (03) 7044 8072 or email [email protected]