IT Project Engineer

  • Australia
  • Melbourne
  • Contract
  • Negotiable
  • Initial Contract Until 10th April 2026 | Potential to Extend
  • Onsite Location Across Melbourne
  • Government Department | Multi-Site ICT Rollout

The Role: This Government Department is seeking an IT Project Engineer to travel between sites to install data communication racks and liaise with builders and external stakeholders.

The Responsibilities:

  • Managing a project rollout across multiple sites, with a strong emphasis on onsite installations and adherence to project timelines and standards.
  • Setup and support of data communications racks, including the installation and management of copper and fibre cabling, as well as power infrastructure to support mission-critical systems.
  • Setup up LAN/WAN and wireless networking technologies, with practical experience configuring, troubleshooting.
  • Configure a range of ICT systems, including server administration, audio-visual systems, security and CCTV, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, network-attached storage (NAS), uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and keyboard-video-mouse (KVM) switching.
  • Manage relationships with technical teams, project managers, and senior leadership, fostering collaboration and ensuring project alignment with business objectives.

Skills & Experience Required:

  • 5+ years’ experience in working as IT Specialist or Field Technician delivering ICT rollouts across various sites.
  • Proficient in the setup and support of data communications racks, including the installation and management of copper and fibre cabling.
  • Knowledge of LAN/WAN and wireless networking technologies, with practical experience configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining enterprise-grade networks, particularly within Juniper and Cisco environments.
  • Possesses well-rounded expertise in a range of ICT systems, including server administration, audio-visual systems, security and CCTV, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, network-attached storage (NAS), uninterruptible power supplies (UPS).
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills is essential.

What’s in it for you:

  • Initial Contract Until 10th April 2026 | Potential to Extend
  • Onsite Location Across Melbourne
  • Government Department | Multi-Site ICT Rollout

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