Senior Systems Administrator

Brisbane, QLD
$87.39 per hour
Contract
Full-time

2 months ago

Senior Systems Administrator -📍 Brisbane CBD | QLD Government | 6 month contract + Extensions Likely |Join a modern, fast-moving government team delivering high-impact desktop and end-user computing support across Queensland Government agencies. This role sits within a core ICT services division, with a focus on driving service excellence, technical innovation, and customer engagement in a hybrid Microsoft environment.Why Apply?
✔ High-profile government department
✔ Enterprise-scale Microsoft 365 environment
✔ 6 month contract with strong extension potential
✔ Active involvement in technical projects and onboarding programs
✔ Flexible work-life balance with Brisbane-based expectations🔧 Your Impact
You’ll act as a technical subject matter expert, supporting and managing Microsoft Windows and O365 desktop environments. You’ll play a hands-on role in project delivery, onboarding new customers, and mentoring junior tech staff. After-hours support (on-call/overtime) may be required, and you’ll need to be based in the greater Brisbane area for occasional short-notice site access.💼 Key Responsibilities

Provide technical support across Microsoft Products, Azure, and O365 platforms
Administer and maintain desktop environments, operating systems (Windows 10/11), and virtual desktops (VDIs)
Deploy and maintain desktop operating system images using tools like MECM and Omnissa Horizon
Respond to RFIs/RFPs and participate in workshops, POCs, and solution evaluations
Mentor junior staff and contribute to continuous improvement activities
Ensure compliance with ITIL/ITSM processes including change, incident, and problem management
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across enterprise infrastructure

💡 What You Bring

Proven experience in system administration in enterprise/Government environments
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to translate business needs into technical outcomes
Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
Demonstrated accountability in following processes and meeting SLAs

🛠 Technical Skillset - Essential

Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM)
Active Directory + Group Policy
Windows 10/11 support, VDI support
Image maintenance and deployment (Omnissa Horizon)
ITSM/ITIL processes using ServiceNow or similar

Highly Regarded

Windows Server admin
Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace admin
PowerShell or other scripting experience

📩 Ready to apply?Submit your application via the link or reach out to Nathalia.Sousa@hudson.com for a confidential discussion.Please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.

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