IT Systems Engineer

NGARE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD; Newcastle City Council; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

Parental leave – 14 weeks or partner 3

School fee discounts up to 40%

Fitness Passport access

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Newcastle Anglican is seeking an IT Systems Engineer to provide technical support and systems administration across the organization, including IT operations, digital platforms, cyber security and approved AI-enabled technologies.

The role is a Permanent Full Time vacancy based in Newcastle, NSW. Responsibilities include upgrades, monitoring, and escalating complex issues, with on-call duties and a focus on maintaining robust IT infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Tertiary IT qualifications or certifications.
• Able to work on an on-call roster.
• Familiar with SQL Server, IIS and Active Directory.
• Broad understanding of desktop applications and network engineering.
• Experience writing policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve IT issues and escalate as needed.
• Assist with IT upgrades and general maintenance tasks.
• Monitor releases and patches to OS, hardware and apps; advise on implementations.
• Provide direct and escalated technical support from a central location.
• Develop specialist knowledge of supported products and related tech.
• Negotiate timelines and update users during resolution.
• Escalate complex issues to senior staff or vendors.
• Suggest process improvements to reduce support volume.

Skills

SQL Server

IIS

Active Directory

Network engineering

TCP/IP

Documentation

Education

IT-related degree/certification

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a new IT Systems Engineer to join Newcastle Anglican. You will provide technical support and systems administration services across Newcastle Anglican, including IT operations, digital platforms, cyber security and approved artificial intelligence enabled technologies.

This is a Permanent Full Time vacancy.

Why work for us?

Our people are the heart of what we do here at Newcastle Anglican. As a part of our team, you have access to the following great benefits:

• Salary Package a range of everyday living expenses (Mortgage, Rent and Bills), up to $611/fortnight.
• Career and development opportunities
• Up to 40% off on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools
• Flexible working options
• 14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks paid partner leave.
• Give back to the community and the people we support.
• Access to Fitness Passport (over 800+gyms)
• Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program

What are we looking for?

• Undertaking problem diagnoses, correction and escalated support of organisation IT technologies and applications as required.
• Participating in IT upgrades (hardware and software) and other general maintenance tasks.
• Monitoring new releases and patches to operating systems, hardware and applications and making recommendations on implementation as well as testing strategies as required.
• Providing specialised direct and, if required, escalated technical support from a central location either by telephone, direct request or email.
• Developing and maintaining specialist knowledge and skill in focused area and in supported products and the products associated with supported products, as required.
• Negotiating timeframes for solution implementation with users and updating users on progress during problem resolution.
• Identifying more complex technical issues for escalation to more senior staff/external vendors and effectively using the pre-established escalation process.
• Escalating process or project improvements to relevant parties within the organisation in order to enhance the current use of products or reduce incoming support/call volume and keeping Management aware of potential areas for product, services and client education.

About you?

• Tertiary qualifications and or certifications in IT related disciplines
• Available to work on an on call roster
• Knowledge of SQL Server, IIS, Active Directory and other key Microsoft server technologies
• High level specialist knowledge of basic IT products/applications
• Broad understanding of common desktop applications, systems administration and network engineering
• A strong understanding of network protocols particularly TCP/IP and exposure to Wide Area Networks
• Solid experience in writing policies and procedures and other support documentation

Who we are?

Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.

We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.

Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.

We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.

3 September 2026Newcastle New South Wales, AustraliaFull TimeInformation & Communication TechnologyEngineering - Software