IT Systems Administrator

St George Christian School; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving Christian school in New South Wales is seeking an IT Systems Administrator to ensure the stability of its digital infrastructure while supporting its Christian mission. The role involves maintaining servers and networks, managing devices, and providing user support. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong technical skills, experience in troubleshooting, and a commitment to the school's values. Knowledge of Windows Server and networking fundamentals is essential, along with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly.

Qualifications

• Active Christian faith and regular attendance at a Christian Church.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals including VLANs, Routing, and Firewall management.
• Strong hands-on experience with Windows Server including Active Directory and DNS/DHCP.

Responsibilities

• Maintain on-premises infrastructure to ensure uptime during school hours.
• Manage Mobile Device Management platforms and enforce web-filtering protocols.
• Provide empathetic, high-standard user support to staff and students.

Skills

Troubleshooting infrastructure failures

Interpersonal and communication skills

Prioritising multiple urgent requests

Active Directory management

Networking fundamentals

Education

Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)

Proven experience in a similar role

Tools

Windows Server

MDM tools (e.g., Microsoft Intune)

PowerShell

Hyper-V or VMware

Microsoft 365

Job description

Overview

Wyong Christian Community School (WCCS) is a thriving Christian school located on 28 acres of semi-rural land. For over 32 years, we have been committed to providing quality Christian education, nurturing our students’ God-given potential, and building strong community relationships.

The IT Systems Administrator is a dual-focus role that combines high-level technical expertise with a deep commitment to the school’s Christian mission and ethos. You will be responsible for the stability, security, and strategic evolution of the digital environment, ensuring that technology serves as a seamless enabler for teaching and learning.

This hands-on position requires maintaining on-premises infrastructure—including servers, WiFi, and network switches—while ensuring uptime for core services during school hours. Beyond backend management, you will manage Mobile Device Management (MDM) platforms, enforce strict safeguarding and web-filtering protocols, and provide empathetic, high-standard user support to staff and students.

As a proactive leader and Christian role model, you will also lead staff devotions and ensure all technical decisions align with the school’s vision and values.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain on-premises infrastructure including servers, WiFi, and network switches to ensure uptime for core services during school hours.
• Manage Mobile Device Management (MDM) platforms and enforce safeguarding and web-filtering protocols.
• Provide empathetic, high-standard user support to staff and students.
• Lead staff devotions and align technical decisions with the school’s vision and values.

Selection Criteria

Essentials

• Active Christian faith and regular attendance at a Christian Church.
• Commitment to the Vision, Mission and Values of WCCS, including the Statement of Faith.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot infrastructure failures, including network, internet, and server infrastructure.
• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• Ability to explain complex technical issues to non-technical users.
• Ability to prioritise multiple urgent requests.
• Willingness to learn from others and share knowledge.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (VLANs, Routing, Firewall management, and Wireless Access Points).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to work in a team and independently.
• Strong hands-on experience with Windows Server (Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP) and Virtualization (Hyper-V or VMware).

Desirables

• ITIL Foundation Certification and understanding of service management.
• Industry Certifications: Microsoft (AZ-800/801), Cisco (CCNA), or CompTIA Network+/Security+.
• Experience with PowerShell, Python, Shell scripts.
• Experience with API integrations.
• 3-5 years experience in a Systems Administrator or Senior Desktop Support role.
• Experience using MDM tools (e.g., Microsoft Intune, Jamf, or Google Admin) to manage a diverse fleet of devices.
• Experience managing Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint) or Google Workspace for Education.

Please prepare

A cover letter addressing the criteria above, plus the following documents:

• Resume
• How to Apply

Application details

To apply for this role, click on the APPLY button. You will be asked to upload your resume, complete an application form, and upload your cover letter.

Contact

For further information, please contact the Director of People and Compliance via email recruitment at wyongccs.nsw.edu.au

Important date

Applications close on 8 February 2026.