Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies. 

• Join our team in ensuring smooth ICT operations through system configuration and strategic advice 

• Temporary full-time opportunity (two years) 

• Office location - Parramatta or Newcastle preferred, with other NSW locations considered upon application 

• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $125,693.00 to $138,510.00 

What’s in it for me? 

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritize work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed. 

The role  

The Senior Systems Administrator plays a crucial role in enhancing and supporting the organisation’s systems. In this role, you will be responsible for providing systems administration for the Departments Microsoft Windows Server fleet hosted in AWS Azure and on premise.  Your role will be to administer, support, maintain and monitor these systems utilising your strong Microsoft Windows server and Microsoft Active Directory systems administration knowledge and skills.  In addition, you will also provide customer focused support responding to the team's customer support requests in Service Now. 
 

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Systems Administrator 

What you will bring to the role  

• Strong problem-solving abilities to navigate complex challenges and adapt to evolving situations. 

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey ideas and collaborate with team members. 

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with a willingness to contribute to group efforts and support colleagues in achieving objectives. 

• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with diverse stakeholders to achieve outcomes. 

Key knowledge and experience 

• Proven experience in a similar position, including Microsoft Windows server administration and providing customer focused support. A detailed and current knowledge of Windows Server operating system 2012 through 2025 and multi domain management in a federated environment. Competency with Active Directory and DNS is expected. You will also have an excellent understanding and experience in maintaining the operational security and integrity of these services. 

• Experience in using PowerShell for task automation, MECM & Server fleet patching 

• Highly desirable is an understanding of Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Power Platform administration and M365 suite systems administration.   

• Experience in creation and maintenance of system and procedure documentation 

• Experience working with a high level of autonomy delivering ICT systems administration and support, program and project related work (ideally within a large multifaceted business enterprise) 

 
Essential requirements 

• Relevant industry certification for ICT systems, platforms and or services or equivalent experience 

About us 

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities.  

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments. 

Join us 

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role. 

Applications close Thursday 1 May 2025 at 11:55pm. Should you require further information about the role please contact Matt De Silva on matt.desilva@dpie.nsw.gov.au.