Desktop Support Officer

AARNet (Australia's Academic and Research Network); City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation: 17%

Parental/Adoption Leave: 24 weeks

Secondary Carer Leave: 16 weeks

Wellness Leave: 2 days per month

Family & Domestic Violence Leave: 20  

Purchased Leave: buy additional annual

Flexible Work Options

Equal Opportunity Focus

Social Responsibility and Ethics

Cutting-Edge Technologies

Job summary

AARNet is seeking a motivated Desktop Support Officer to build their IT career across multiple platforms in Brisbane. The role provides desktop, telephone, face-to-face and remote support to users and sits within a fast-paced, one-team environment.

You will handle Microsoft 365 and tooling administration, deploy devices, perform routine maintenance, and log incidents in our ITSM system, escalating to Level 2/3 when needed. Australian citizenship is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Windows and MacOS/iOS environments.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 administration.
• Familiarity with ITSM ticketing systems.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide desktop support and resolve problems to customer satisfaction.
• Telephone, face-to-face and remote support to users.
• Provide Microsoft 365 & Tooling Administration support.
• Setup devices such as laptops, computers, mobiles, servers and peripherals.
• Perform routine maintenance on laptops, computers, mobiles, and peripherals.
• Identify, log and resolve technical problems within our ticket management system.
• Escalate issues to Level 2 / 3 technical support team members and external vendors where necessary.
• Ensure accurate recording, documentation and tracking of Assets, Incidents, Requests, Problems and Changes in the designated ITSM platform.

Skills

Prioritise workload

Attention to detail

One-team attitude

Flexible, proactive approach

Tools

Microsoft Desktop products

MacOS & iOS

Active Directory

Exchange

Remote Desktop Protocol

Zoom

Slack

Teams

Microsoft Intune

Jamf

Job description

About AARNet
Australia’s Academic and Research Network (AARNet), founded in 1989, has played a pivotal role in shaping Australia’s digital landscape as the pioneers of the country’s Internet. Our mission extends beyond mere connectivity; we are the architects, builders, and operators of a world-class network infrastructure that fuels critical research and learning. At AARNet, innovation thrives within a vibrant community.

About AARNet
Australia’s Academic and Research Network (AARNet), founded in 1989, has played a pivotal role in shaping Australia’s digital landscape as the pioneers of the country’s Internet. Our mission extends beyond mere connectivity; we are the architects, builders, and operators of a world-class network infrastructure that fuels critical research and learning. At AARNet, innovation thrives within a vibrant community.The Role: Desktop Support Officer
AARNet is seeking a motivated Desktop Support Officer who is keen to build their career in IT across multiple platforms and technologies. The successful candidate will be comfortable with a wide range of people in a fast-paced professional setting, with a one-team attitude and a flexible, proactive approach.
This is a full-time permanent role in Brisbane, providing support across our Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne offices.Key Responsibilities

• Provide desktop support and resolve problems to the customer satisfaction.
• Providing telephone, face-to-face and remote support to users regarding issues.
• Provide Microsoft 365 & Tooling Administration support.
• Setup devices such as laptops, computers, mobiles, servers and peripherals.
• Perform routine maintenance on laptops, computers, mobiles, and peripherals.
• Identify, log and resolve technical problems within our ticket management system.
• Escalate issues to Level 2 / 3 technical support team members and external vendors where necessary.
• Ensure accurate recording, documentation and tracking of Assets, Incidents, Requests, Problems and Changes in the designated ITSM platform.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Desktop products.
• Working knowledge of MacOS and iOS products.
• Experience with Active Directory, Exchange, Remote Desktop Protocol.
• Experience with collaboration platforms utilising Zoom, Slack, Teams.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Intune and Jamf for desktop deployment and management.
• Be proactive in maintenance and development of systems.
• Ability to prioritise workload.
• Attention to detail.
• Australian Citizenship is required for this role.

Why Work at AARNet?
At AARNet, we’re passionate about advancing global education and critical research. Our Australiawide network, with global reach, supports some of the most demanding networkbased applications. If you’re looking for a purpose-driven workplace where you can make a difference, consider joining our team.
Make an impact: By working with us, you’ll directly contribute to critical research in fields like astronomy, physics, earth observation, environment, health, and medicine. Our mission matters, and we’re committed to providing equal opportunities for all.Competitive Benefits And Conditions

• Superannuation: Enjoy a 17% superannuation contribution.
• Parental/Adoption Leave: We offer 24 weeks of paid parental leave and superannuation top up.
• Secondary Carer Leave: 16 weeks of paid parental leave for secondary caregivers.
• Wellness Leave: 2 days per month paid Women’s wellness leave.
• Family & Domestic Violence Leave: 20 days of paid leave.
• Other Supportive Leaves: Paid leave for various life events such as weddings, deaths, trauma, and disasters.
• Purchased Leave: Options to purchase additional Annual Leave.
• Flexible Work Options: We support work-life balance.
• Equal Opportunity Focus: We value diversity and inclusion.
• Social Responsibility and Ethics: We lead by example.
• Cutting-Edge Technologies: Access to work with the latest industry technology.