IT Desktop Support Engineer – Thursday Island , Australia

Axiom Technologies; Australia; Remote; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Technologies is seeking a capable Desktop Support Technician to coordinate IT activities and provide onsite/on-call assistance within the organization’s desktop computing environment.

You will support desktops, laptops, printers, and mobile devices, respond to requests via ticketing system, and assist with workstation setup, onboarding, and asset management. This role emphasizes security, connectivity, and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong knowledge of Windows OS, Office 365, and basic networking concepts.
• Familiarity with ticketing systems like ServiceNow, Zendesk, or JIRA.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide first- and second-level support for desktops, laptops, printers, and mobile devices.
• Respond to service requests and incidents via ticketing system, phone, or in-person.
• Install, upgrade, and maintain operating systems (Windows/macOS/Linux) and software applications.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and peripheral issues (monitors, keyboards, docking stations, etc.).
• Set up and configure new employee workstations, including user accounts and permissions.
• Maintain asset inventory and ensure accurate documentation of IT equipment.
• Assist with onboarding/offboarding of employees from a technical perspective.
• Support remote users with VPN, remote desktop, and connectivity issues.
• Collaborate with other IT teams on escalated issues or project-related tasks.
• Follow security protocols and assist with antivirus, patching, and data protection policies.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT or related field

Tools

Windows OS

Office 365

Networking basics

ServiceNow

Zendesk

JIRA

Job description

Axiom Technologies is a Global IT Services partner supporting medium to large-scale enterprises. Please visit our website for more information about what we do at www.axiomtechnologies.com

We are looking for a capable resource to coordinate ranging from simple activities to more complex plans. This role will provide onsite/ on-call assistance to end-users within the organization's desktop computing environment in a timely and accurate fashion to ensure optimal service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide first- and second-level support for desktops, laptops, printers, and mobile devices.
• Respond to service requests and incidents via ticketing system, phone, or in-person.
• Install, upgrade, and maintain operating systems (Windows/macOS/Linux) and software applications.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and peripheral issues (monitors, keyboards, docking stations, etc.).
• Set up and configure new employee workstations, including user accounts and permissions.
• Maintain asset inventory and ensure accurate documentation of IT equipment.
• Assist with onboarding/offboarding of employees from a technical perspective.
• Support remote users with VPN, remote desktop, and connectivity issues.
• Collaborate with other IT teams on escalated issues or project-related tasks.
• Follow security protocols and assist with antivirus, patching, and data protection policies.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong knowledge of Windows OS, Office 365, and basic networking concepts.
• Familiarity with ticketing systems like ServiceNow, Zendesk, or JIRA.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

Experience in a similar role

• 2+ year of experience in a desktop support, helpdesk, or IT technician role.