Technical Assurance Lead

Compas PTYCanberra, Australian Capital Territory🇦🇺AustraliaPosted 5 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to provide critical technical assurance within a high-profile Australian Government environment, enhancing your expertise in ICT infrastructure and risk management. You'll thrive here if you have a strong background in technical assurance, risk management, and compliance, and are eager to contribute to resilient ICT capabilities in a hybrid work setting. Apply today to make a significant impact and further develop your career in a reputable organization.

Quick Overview

Seniority

Mid Senior

Employment type

Full Time

Work mode

Hybrid

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

ComplianceRisk Management

Job Description

Job Title:
Technical Assurance Lead ICT Infrastructure
Deliver independent technical assurance across secure ICT infrastructure and solutions in a complex Australian Government environment. Lead technical risk, compliance, solution readiness and assurance activities supporting resilient and effective ICT capabilities.

Location:ACT
Contract Duration: 20 October 2026 to 19 October 2027, with possible 2 x 12-month extensions
Security Clearance Requirement: NV2
Closing Date: 10.00am, 22 September 2026

Essential Tasks:

Provide independent technical assurance of technical solutions, designs and vendor deliverables.
Prepare technical scopes for Integrated Project Teams supporting contracted delivery.
Identify, manage and report technical risks, issues, dependencies and solution readiness.
Verify compliance with organisational standards, architectures, policies and security requirements.

Key Criteria:

Strong experience delivering independent technical assurance across complex ICT environments.
Experience assessing technical solutions, requirements, traceability and vendor deliverables.
Proven capability in technical risk management, compliance and assurance reporting.
IT infrastructure management expertise aligned with ITMG Level 5 responsibilities.