Each week, we scan the iWorkForNSW board and pull together the ICT roles that are genuinely worth your time. This edition highlights live NSW Government ICT jobs across a range of departments and skill levels. Whether you’re a developer, analyst, change manager or cyber‑security specialist, these roles represent opportunities to shape systems that serve millions of people in New South Wales.
Don’t limit yourself to a single vacancy. When you see several roles that match your skills, apply for all of them. Hiring panels are often the same across similar classifications, so applying to multiple roles lets you showcase different examples of your work. In my experience you can do this—highlight distinct projects and achievements in each application and avoid duplicating content. Tailoring is essential: ensure each CV and cover letter speaks directly to the role. And if you’re short on time or want to maximise your odds, our Shortlist plan gives you three expertly crafted applications for $299. The plan closes to new members on 31 March 2026.
What is an ICT Role in Government?
Government ICT roles cover the full spectrum of technology work—from building and maintaining software to managing cyber security and steering change projects. You might be designing digital services that help citizens access support, analysing business processes for better efficiency, or ensuring that systems meet rigorous security standards. Most roles sit within the NSW Public Service, which means they adhere to capability frameworks and deliver public value rather than commercial profit. Flexibility, job security and the chance to make a tangible impact are big draw‑cards.
Who Can Apply for NSW Government ICT Jobs?
Applicants come from diverse industries. Software developers, business analysts, project managers, accountants, engineers and cyber‑security specialists from private or public sectors are encouraged to apply. What matters is your ability to meet the capabilities outlined in the ad and translate your experience into a public‑sector context. Most departments welcome private‑sector applicants and provide training on government systems and processes. Use your CV and targeted question responses to show how your achievements align with the public‑sector focus on transparency, fairness and community outcomes.
Top Skills to Demonstrate for ICT Roles
While technical requirements vary, there are common competencies hiring panels look for:
- Technical proficiency: Depending on the role, this may be software development, data analysis, financial management or cyber‑security expertise.
- Stakeholder engagement: Communicating with non‑technical stakeholders and building relationships across departments.
- Documentation and analytical ability: Documenting requirements, mapping processes, interpreting financial or technical data and turning it into actionable recommendations.
- Problem‑solving: Demonstrating critical thinking, designing solutions that balance policy, operational and technical considerations.
- Change management: Leading or supporting digital transformation initiatives, communicating benefits and managing resistance.
- Compliance & governance: Understanding security, privacy and procurement requirements, and ensuring projects meet legislative and policy frameworks.
Jump to a Role
- Junior Developer (Full Stack) – NSW Rural Fire Service
- Senior IDS Finance Officer Projects – Department of Communities & Justice
- Senior Business Analyst – Department of Education
- Lead Application Analyst – Department of Education
- Business Analyst – Building Commission NSW
- Principal Change Manager – IDS Projects
- Principal Cyber Security Advisor – Service NSW
- Senior Cyber Security Analyst – Cyber Security NSW
- Senior Salesforce Developer – Revenue NSW
1) Junior Developer (Full Stack) – NSW Rural Fire Service
The NSW Rural Fire Service is hiring a Junior Developer to support mission‑critical systems that underpin emergency services. Working as part of an agile squad based at Sydney Olympic Park (three days in the office and two days from home), you will build and enhance full‑stack applications in a modern AWS environment. The role is ongoing (RFS Level 6/7) with a base salary of approximately $101,284–$111,757 plus 12 % employer superannuation.
- Apply via RFS Careers and complete the online form.
- Submit a CV (max 5 pages) detailing your relevant experience.
- Provide a brief cover letter (max 2 pages) addressing the essential requirements. Use our cover‑letter template to get started.
- Include the names and contact details of two professional referees.
2) Senior IDS Finance Officer Projects – Department of Communities & Justice
The Department of Communities & Justice is looking for a Senior IDS Finance Officer to manage project finances within Information & Digital Services. This temporary full‑time position (Clerk Grade 9/10) based in Parramatta offers a salary of $129,464–$142,665 plus superannuation and leave loading. You’ll work with project managers to monitor budgets, report on financial performance and identify risks and opportunities across complex technology portfolios.
- Apply online through I Work For NSW.
- CV (max 4 pages).
- Cover letter (max 3 pages) addressing two targeted questions (up to 500 words each):
- Provide an example of working with non‑finance stakeholders to explain complex financial information and influence decision‑making.
- Describe a time you identified a financial risk or opportunity through analysis and how you resolved it.
3) Senior Business Analyst – Department of Education
This temporary full‑time role in the Department of Education (until 28 April 2027) seeks a Senior Business Analyst to drive complex change initiatives. Based in Eveleigh with flexible working across NSW, the role (Grade 9/10 equivalent) pays $129,464–$142,665 plus super. You’ll partner with stakeholders to analyse and redesign processes, document requirements using BPMN and manage strategic relationships to ensure new systems meet user needs.
- Submit your CV (max 5 pages).
- Cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining your suitability.
- Answer two targeted questions (max 500 words each):
- Describe a time you designed an end‑to‑end “greenfield” solution or complex change initiative and used BPMN to document processes while ensuring functional and technical specifications met stakeholder needs.
- Provide an example where you managed strategic relationships with diverse stakeholders to prioritise a complex initiative while aligning with business strategy and maintaining timeframes.
4) Lead Application Analyst – Department of Education
The Department of Education is recruiting two Lead Application Analysts (one ongoing and one temporary to 30 May 2027) to drive digital service delivery. Based in Eveleigh with flexible work arrangements, these Grade 9/10 roles pay $129,464–$142,665 plus super. You’ll lead cross‑functional teams in an agile environment, deliver enhancements to enterprise applications and ensure high service standards for educators and students.
- CV (max 5 pages).
- Cover letter (max 2 pages) addressing why you are interested and how your skills align.
- Responses (max 300 words each) to two targeted questions:
- Describe a project in an agile environment where you collaborated with cross‑functional team members. Which tools did you use and what was the outcome?
- Describe a project where you prioritised service levels and user experience as an application developer. What performance optimisation or scalability strategies did you implement?
5) Business Analyst – Building Commission NSW (Department of Customer Service)
Building Commission NSW is recruiting a Business Analyst to support regulatory reforms and digital initiatives. This ongoing full‑time role (Clerk Grade 7/8) is based in Parramatta (2–3 days in the office; other locations considered) and pays $113,574–$125,720 plus super. You’ll work with stakeholders to analyse business processes, develop requirements and contribute to technology projects that improve compliance and customer experience in the building industry.
- Submit a CV (max 3 pages).
- Brief cover letter (1 page) outlining how your skills and experience align to the role. Use our cover‑letter template.
- No targeted questions are specified; however, you may be asked to complete further capability questions on the online form. Prepare a 2‑page cover letter if no length is specified.
6) Principal Change Manager – IDS Projects – Department of Communities & Justice
The Department of Communities & Justice requires a Principal Change Manager to lead change and communication strategies across major digital programs. This project‑funded full‑time position (Clerk Grade 11/12) is based in Parramatta CBD with hybrid working and offers a salary of $149,739–$173,174 plus super and leave loading. You’ll manage stakeholder engagement, develop change roadmaps and ensure adoption of new systems across the organisation.
- Apply via I Work For NSW.
- CV (max 5 pages).
- Cover letter (max 3 pages) addressing two targeted questions (up to 500 words each):
- Describe a time when you were assigned to lead a complex technology change initiative involving stakeholders who were initially resistant. How did you utilise change‑management strategies to bring them on the journey?
- Provide an example of how you balanced competing priorities in a complex project to ensure outcomes were delivered, outlining how you collaborated with stakeholders to achieve success.
7) Principal Cyber Security Advisor – Service NSW (Department of Customer Service)
Service NSW is seeking a Principal Cyber Security Advisor to provide expert guidance on cyber security across digital products. This temporary full‑time role (Service NSW Clerk Grade 11/12) runs until 30 June 2026 and offers a salary of $162,296–$195,248 plus super. Based at the McKell Building in Haymarket with hybrid working, you will perform security reviews, advise on cyber risk management and digital identity frameworks, and contribute to the secure delivery of high‑profile services.
- Submit a CV (recommend 3 pages) outlining your qualifications and experience.
- Provide a 2‑page cover letter describing how your expertise aligns with the role’s requirements. If no page limits are specified, two pages is a good guide. Use our cover‑letter template.
- No targeted questions are listed, but preview the online form to check for additional capability questions.
8) Senior Cyber Security Analyst – Cyber Security NSW
Cyber Security NSW is hiring a Senior Cyber Security Analyst to monitor emerging threats, respond to incidents and deliver intelligence to NSW Government agencies. This ongoing full‑time role (Clerk Grade 9/10) offers a salary of $129,464–$142,665 plus super and leave loading. You’ll join a team in Sydney with flexible working, providing strategic advice, coordinating vulnerability management and helping uplift cyber resilience across the public sector.
- CV (max 4 pages).
- Cover letter (max 2 pages) demonstrating how your experience aligns to the Key Accountabilities and About You section. Use our template.
- No targeted questions are specified. Be prepared to undergo baseline or national security clearance as required.
9) Senior Salesforce Developer – Revenue NSW
Revenue NSW’s Digital Division is recruiting two Senior Salesforce Developers on 12‑month contracts commencing April 2026. These full‑time roles (Clerk Grade 9/10) pay $129,464–$142,665 plus super and offer flexible locations (Parramatta, Lithgow, Maitland, Gosford or Wollongong) with hybrid working. You’ll lead and mentor developers, build secure Salesforce applications and participate in agile processes to enhance customer‑facing revenue services.
- Submit your CV (recommend 3 pages) outlining Salesforce and development experience.
- Provide a brief cover letter (1–2 pages) explaining why you’re interested and how your skills align.
- No targeted questions are specified. Prepare a tailored cover letter and preview the online form for any additional fields.
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