Secure, compliant, citizen-ready public sector systems
Government technology projects carry compliance obligations that commercial software doesn't — IRAP security assessments, the ACSC Essential Eight mitigation strategies, WCAG accessibility requirements, and Privacy Act 1988 obligations around citizen data. Algosoft designs systems with these requirements built in from the architecture stage, not retrofitted before a compliance audit.
We also work with the legacy reality most agencies face: existing systems that citizens depend on daily. Our integration and phased replacement approaches keep services running while modernisation happens incrementally.
This service pairs with our citizen service portal development and digital government transformation services for agencies modernising citizen-facing systems.
Systems designed to pass formal government security assessment.
Phased replacement approaches that keep citizen services running.
WCAG-aligned interfaces meeting public sector accessibility standards.
Transparent pricing for public sector technology projects
| Tier | Cost (AUD) | Timeline | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $40K – $90K | 8 – 14 weeks | Focused departmental system or process digitisation |
| Standard | $180K – $290K | 18 – 28 weeks | Multi-service system with IRAP-aligned security review |
| Advanced | $380K – $520K | 30 – 44 weeks | Agency-wide platform spanning multiple citizen services |
| Enterprise | $600K+ | 12+ months | Full digital transformation program across the agency |
Capabilities that define effective government technology delivery
System design that anticipates and satisfies formal security assessment requirements.
ACSC mitigation strategies built into application and infrastructure design.
API and data integration with existing agency systems, no disruptive cutover.
WCAG-aligned interfaces tested against public sector accessibility standards.
Hosting and storage architecture aligned to Australian data residency requirements.
Documentation and reporting structured for agency governance and audit processes.
Where your government technology budget goes
Requirements gathering and IRAP/Essential Eight compliance mapping.
Core application build aligned to security and accessibility requirements.
API and data integration with existing agency systems.
IRAP-aligned security testing and WCAG accessibility verification.
Data residency-compliant hosting and deployment configuration.
Governance documentation and agency team handover.
Six reasons agencies choose us
Security architecture built to satisfy formal assessment from the start.
ACSC mitigation strategies implemented across application and infrastructure.
Integration approaches that respect services citizens already depend on.
WCAG compliance verified, not assumed, before launch.
Hosting architecture aligned to Australian data residency obligations.
Delivery experience across federal, state, and local agency contexts.
Technologies powering government technology systems
A phased roadmap from discovery to handover
Requirements and compliance mapping against IRAP and Essential Eight.
Core application build with security and accessibility built in.
API and data integration with existing agency systems.
IRAP-aligned testing and WCAG verification before launch.
Production deployment, documentation, and agency team handover.
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Read GuideCommon questions about government technology solutions
Costs range from AUD 40,000 for a departmental system to AUD 600,000+ for a full agency-wide transformation.
Yes, our systems are designed and built aligned to IRAP and the ACSC Essential Eight.
Yes, we assess legacy systems and design integration or phased replacement approaches.
Yes, all interfaces are designed and tested against WCAG accessibility standards.
A departmental system takes 8–14 weeks. A full agency-wide transformation takes 12+ months.
Get a detailed cost estimate for government technology solutions from Algosoft’s public sector engineering team.
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