About Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL)
AHL is a not-for-profit Commonwealth company dedicated to providing culturally safe and affordable accommodation for First Nations people who need to be away from home to access services and economic opportunities. Since 1973, AHL has been committed to improving the quality of life and economic opportunities for First Nations people through a national network of over 40 hostels across Australia. Join us in making a meaningful impact and supporting our mission to enhance the lives of First Nations communities.
About the Roles
The EL1 ICT Architect role, requires expert skills and experience in maintaining, securing and improving ICT systems. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, this role requires a highly motivated individual who can mentor other administrators and support desk staff. Beyond day-to-day technical maintenance, the role requires attention to detail regarding cyber security, systems, network and cloud administration, projects and architecture designs.
As an effective team leader and strategic collaborator, you will supervise and build the operational capacity of the team, ensuring compliance with public sector ICT frameworks and internal controls. You will be responsible for AHL’s ICT network to support the hostels 24x7x365 operations. Your skill in translating complex technical concepts into clear, accessible guidance, managing external consultants, and delivering targeted training to elevate digital security and ICT literacy across the agency.
The EL1 ICT Cloud Engineer role, requires expert skills and experience in maintaining, securing and improving ICT cloud systems. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, this role requires a highly motivated individual who can mentor other administrators and support desk staff. Beyond day-to-day technical maintenance, the role requires attention to detail regarding cyber security, systems, network and cloud administration, projects and architecture designs.
As an effective team leader and strategic collaborator, you will build the operational capacity, ensuring compliance with public sector ICT frameworks and internal controls. You will be responsible for AHL’s ICT network to support the hostels 24x7x365 operations. Your skill in translating complex technical concepts into clear, accessible guidance, managing external consultants, and delivering targeted training to elevate digital security and ICT literacy across the agency.
Why Join Us?
By joining AHL, you will be a key member in the technical team, your expertise will guide and deliver ICT services for AHL. We actively champion innovation, providing you with a platform to lead digital transformation projects, pilot advanced automation and explore tools like AI integration in a supportive, forward-thinking environment. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, you will be trusted to drive system optimisation and mentor a dedicated team, offering you a clear pathway to expand your leadership capability and advance your career within the Australian Public Service (APS).
About You
You are a highly skilled, proactive, ICT professional who thrives at achieving operational excellence in information technology systems, with strong people, customer service and team leadership. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, you possess advanced technical expertise in configuring and optimising ICT systems and strong technical analytical skills. You are an exceptional problem solver with great attention to detail, capable of managing complex problems and leading a team to achieve business process improvements while managing competing deadlines.
An influential communicator and supportive team leader, you are proficient at supervising and mentoring a team, building strong relationships with diverse stakeholders and adopting a culturally safe workplace that respects and supports equitable outcomes for First Nations peoples.
If this sounds like you, download the position description and application form to apply!