IT Systems Administrator (Affirmative measure – disability employment)

Australian Taxation Office; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Taxation Office in Townsville City, Australia, seeks an experienced APS 5 IT Systems Administrator to support and administer systems across cloud-hosted, hybrid and on‑premises environments. You will deploy applications, investigate complex issues, and provide technical advice to diverse business partners, adopting modern tools and DevOps practices.

This role involves working with Windows and Linux environments, AWS, Microsoft 365, Sitecore, and enterprise applications within the

Qualifications

• Experience in IT systems administration across cloud, hybrid and on‑prem environments.
• Ability to deploy applications across environments and support changes to service levels.
• Strong collaboration with diverse business partners and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and support to business partners.
• Administer systems and platforms across cloud-hosted, hybrid and on‑premises environments.
• Investigate and resolve complex operational issues and adapt to new tools and methodologies.
• Assist with deployment of changes and release schedules.

Skills

Cloud & Infra

Automation & Scripting

DevOps practices

Collaboration with business partners

Security fundamentals

Tools

AWS

Windows/Linux

PowerShell

Python

Sitecore

Microsoft 365

Container technologies

Infrastructure as Code

Job description

The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under Section 33 of the Australian Public Service Commissioner's Direction 2022. This vacancy is open only to people with disability.

We are seeking experienced professionals to join various teams in our Enterprise Solutions and Technology business area.

As an APS 5 IT Systems Administrator, you'll work in a dynamic and complex technological environment, supporting and administering systems and platforms across cloud-hosted, hybrid and on-premises environments. You’ll investigate and resolve complex operational and technological issues with contemporary solutions. You’ll analyse operating policies, and review and adapt to new tools, technologies, and methodologies. This includes deploying applications and systems into various environments that deliver changes to service levels and release schedules.

You will provide technical advice and support, collaborating with diverse business partners on various issues and solutions. You’ll also seek new and innovative ways to deliver quality technical outcomes.

• Cloud and Infrastructure: AWS and cloud-based platforms; Windows and Linux environments; container technologies and contemporary infrastructure services.
• Enterprise Platforms and Applications: Microsoft 365 technologies, digital experience platforms including Sitecore, and enterprise business applications.
• DevOps and Automation: PowerShell, Python, Bash, DevOps tooling, automation solutions and Infrastructure as Code practices.
• Data and Integration: Databases, analytics platforms and enterprise integration technologies.
• Security and Identity: Authentication, authorisation, identity and access management, and enterprise security technologies.
• Monitoring and Operations: IT service management, monitoring, observability and collaboration tools.
• Operating Systems and Networking: Windows, Linux, networking and server technologies.

These roles may be offered on an ongoing or non-ongoing basis in Adelaide, Brisbane CBD, Canberra, Melbourne CBD, Newcastle, Sydney or Townsville.

We embrace the strength of diversity – through our people and the perspectives they bring.

We are committed to inclusive recruitment practices and encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds.