1 Senior Content Manager Systems Administrator

Closes in 12 daysSubmission deadline: 24 November 2026, 11:59 PM Australia/Sydney

About this tender

This Tender is invited by the Issuer. Overview The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is seeking an ICT labour hire resource to fill the role of Content Manager - Systems Administrator. The position sits within the Information Management Section of the Data and Service Delivery Governance Branch, within DFAT's Information Management and Technology Division. Role Requirements The role is assessed against the following Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) Skills/Levels: Delivery and operation, Technology management, Application support (ASUP), Level 4 Delivery and operation, Technology management, System software (SYSP), Level 4 Delivery and implementation, Data and analytics, Database administration (DBAD), Level 4 Instructions to Respondents A merit list may be created from the shortlisted and interviewed candidates based on their performance and DFAT requirements. Contract Terms and Conditions The seller must acknowledge that DFAT has a contractor stand-down period within December and January each year. The duration of the stand-down is at DFAT's discretion and is usually for a period of 4 to 6 weeks.

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