Closes: 16 April 2026

Classification: Senior Information Technology Officer Grade C

Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation

Position No: 70508

Directorate: Digital Canberra

Advertised (Gazettal date): 02 April 2026

Contact Officer: Baldev Mandhan on [email protected] or (02) 6207 2853

Details: Digital Canberra is looking for a Power Platform Specialist to design, build, and improve solutions that help ACT Government teams work smarter. In this role, you will undertake system administration and lead development across Microsoft Power Platform and contribute practical advice on introducing new solutions into ACT Government environments.

You’ll join a small, collaborative team and work closely with other technical specialists, vendors, and ACT Government directorates. A core focus off the role will be lifting the service’s technical capability and supporting day‑to‑day operations. The role also includes the lifecycle management of Copilot agents—covering governance, compliance, security standards, and the design of new agents that streamline business processes and enhance productivity to ensure responsible AI that aligns with organisational policies. You will engage with stakeholders at all levels across Digital Canberra and support the objectives of the Technology Services Branch, championing hybrid service delivery and design thinking.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements

Compliance requirements/qualifications:

• The position requires the successful applicant to hold a current ACT Government Baseline security clearance (AGSVA Baseline equivalent) or the ability to obtain one.
• This role requires a pre-employment National Police Check
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant STEM field such as Software Engineering or relevant ‘Microsoft Certified’ Power Platform certifications and training would be highly advantageous.
• Possessing an Infrastructure Technology Information Library (ITIL) Foundation Certificate or strong knowledge of ITIL would be advantageous.
• Ability to program in various programming languages, including JavaScript (React, Angular), C# and HTML CSS would be advantageous.
• Experience in Copilot agent governance and lifecycle management, including implementing compliance and security standards, as well as designing and developing agents to support business processes and enhance user productivity would be advantageous

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Under activity-based work arrangements, officers may not have a designated workstation/desk. Working from home part time may form part of the flexible work arrangements for this position.

How To Apply

After reviewing the Position Description, please submit:

• A two‑page pitch outlining your experience and demonstrating how you meet each capability listed in the “What you require” section, and why you are the best fit for the role.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• Contact details for two referees.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

Digital Canberra

Digital Canberra was established on the 1 July 2025, amalgamating positions which previously were advertised under Chief Ministers and Economic Development Directorate and ACT Health Directorate.

Note

This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency.