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PERSOL brings together the legacy and experience of four organisations that shaped the staffing landscape over the past century: Kelly Services, who pioneered the modern temporary help industry in 1946; SKILLED, who crafted the staffing industry in Australia in 1964; Programmed, the leading provider of operations and maintenance services across Australia and New Zealand; and PERSOL, the largest workforce solutions provider in APAC.

Defence Project - NV2 Clearance Required

Contract: 12 months + potential 6-12 month extension
Start: ASAP / September 2026
Location: Canberra
Clearance: Active NV2 required

We are seeking candidates across the following positions:

ICT Solutions Implementation Platform Engineer
Experience in platform engineering and ICT deploymentsKnowledge of on-premise and cloud hosting environmentsStrong configuration and environment management capabilityTargeting SME - ICT Solutions Implementation & Development
Deep technical/domain expertise across ICT solutionsExperience providing architecture and implementation adviceStrong technical assurance and guidance capabilityICT Solutions Development Backend Database Developer
Strong backend development experienceDatabase integration and API development experienceExperience delivering scalable and secure data servicesICT Solutions Development Database Administrator
Strong database administration experienceKnowledge of backup/recovery, performance tuning and securityExperience with enterprise database platformsICT Solutions Implementation & Development Tech Data Developer
Experience in configuration management and data governanceFamiliarity with configuration management tools and processesUnderstanding of data lifecycle, governance and audit requirements

Additional Canberra Opportunities - NV1 Clearance Required

.NET Developer
ASAP startContract through to 30 June 2027Potential extension optionsActive NV1 clearance requiredBusiness Analyst
ASAP startContract through to 30 June 2027Potential extension optionsActive NV1 clearance required

About You

Depending on the position, you will bring relevant ICT delivery experience within complex enterprise or government environments. Candidates must hold the required active Australian Government security clearance for the role.

These are excellent opportunities to contribute to significant Federal Government and Defence programs while working on long-term ICT initiatives.

If you meet these requirements, please apply now or for a confidential discussion please call Athena Yung on 0491 451 213 or reach out athena.yung@persolapac.com

Who we are
At PERSOL, we connect people to meaningful work and growth.
With decades of experience and a future-focused mindset, we're here to support your career journey. We offer fresh opportunities, trusted guidance, and a people-first approach.
We're committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace that embraces diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives.
We strongly encourage applications from women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, and individuals from all communities.
Ready to make your next move? Apply now to join our team.
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