Company description:

Department of Communities and Justice

Job description:

Technical Support Officer - Field Services

Information and Digital Services (IDS)

Location: Parramatta & Sydney Metro
Employment Type: Temporary, full time (up to 12 months), with potential for extension
Salary: Clerk Grade 5/6- $ $99,938 - $110,270 plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

Be the frontline of ICT support in a role that makes a difference.

Are you a technically skilled and customer-focused professional who enjoys problem solving and delivering practical ICT solutions? Join DCJ's Field Services team and play a key role in keeping our people connected and supported across the state.

Your role

As a Technical Support Officer, you will provide Tier 3 support to end users across DCJ's ICT environment, ensuring timely resolution of issues and minimal disruption to services. This includes supporting infrastructure, hardware and software, ensuring user access rights, and investigating incidents.

You will also assist with installation, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation, helping to restore systems quickly and keep the organisation running smoothly.

What you'll do

In this role, you will:

• Deliver remote and on-site ICT support to staff in line with SLAs.
• Investigate and resolve system and security issues, escalating as needed.
• Set up and maintain ICT devices and monitor their performance.
• Manage access rights and apply security controls in line with policies.
• Create and update support documentation to improve service continuity.
• Assist in implementing remedies, preventative measures, and system updates.

Download the role description.

What we're looking for

We want to hear from people who have:

• Demonstrated experience providing ICT support in a large, complex environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Knowledge across diverse hardware, platforms, and applications.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• The ability to create clear documentation to assist colleagues and end users.

Essential requirements:

• Willingness to participate in an on-call and/or after-hours roster.
• A current driver's licence (may be required for travel to Data Centre or on-site support).

We welcome people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage, and integrity. If the role feels right for you, please apply—even if you don't meet every requirement.

Why work with us?

• Join Australia's largest public sector organisation and support services that matter.
• Gain exposure to a diverse ICT environment across multiple sites and technologies.
• Access professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements and employee wellbeing programs.

At DCJ, we do work that really matters. Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the 2 targeted questions below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:

1. Describe how you developed an understanding of an organisation's policies regarding the use of technology and security. How did you apply this understanding to your day-to-day role? (max 300 words).
2. Describe the technical and/or soft skills you have which you believe makes you ideal for this position. Give some examples of how you have used these skills in the past. (max 300 words).

Applications close 08/09/2025 at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

For role-specific questions, contact:
Ravikash Ram| [email protected] | 0419 325 641

For application support or recruitment adjustments:
Nastassja Le Claire | [email protected] | 0460 961 902

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, women, carers, and LGBTQIA+ communities. To find out more, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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