Junior Systems Administrator

Essential HR; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

6-month initial contract

Job summary

Essential HR in Adelaide is seeking a Junior Systems Administrator to support day-to-day IT across the organisation. You will assist with Microsoft 365, device management and onboarding/offboarding activities, while learning from experienced systems professionals.

The role welcomes recent graduates, current students or early-career IT professionals keen to grow in a broad technology environment, including AI and automation initiatives, with a possible hybrid working arrangement in Adelaide or

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary study in IT, Computer Science or related discipline, or Microsoft certifications such as MS-900, AZ-104, SC-900 or similar.
• Hands-on familiarity with Windows 11 and Microsoft 365.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Good attention to detail and willingness to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Providing first-line IT support across the business, troubleshooting issues and escalating where required.
• Administering Microsoft 365, including users, groups, mailboxes, MFA, Intune and mobile devices.
• Monitoring and managing endpoints through NinjaOne, including patching, alerts and remote support.
• Setting up and decommissioning laptops, phones and other IT equipment.
• Maintaining accurate IT asset records.
• Managing IT requirements for employee onboarding and offboarding, including accounts, devices, licences and system access.
• Developing practical user guides and knowledge articles for common IT queries.
• Supporting continuous improvement across systems, processes, AI and automation.

Skills

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Communication

Willingness to learn

AI and automation interest

Education

IT degree or Microsoft certs

Tools

NinjaOne

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Defender

Power BI

PowerShell

Jira

Job description

27th August, 2026

Junior Systems Administrator

This role is ideal for a recent graduate, current student or early-career IT professional, you'll gain practical experience across a broad technology environment while working alongside experienced systems professionals.

About the Role

Reporting to the Information Systems Manager, you'll provide day-to-day IT support across the organisation and help ensure employees have the systems, devices and access they need to work effectively.

Rather than simply sitting in a ticket queue, you'll gain exposure across Microsoft 365, endpoint management, devices, systems administration, troubleshooting, AI and automation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing first-line IT support across the business, troubleshooting issues and escalating where required
• Administering Microsoft 365, including users, groups, mailboxes, MFA, Intune and mobile devices
• Monitoring and managing endpoints through NinjaOne, including patching, alerts and remote support
• Setting up and decommissioning laptops, phones and other IT equipment
• Maintaining accurate IT asset records
• Managing IT requirements for employee onboarding and offboarding, including accounts, devices, licences and system access
• Developing practical user guides and knowledge articles for common IT queries
• Supporting continuous improvement across systems, processes, AI and automation

About You

This role would suit someone looking for their first or second professional IT opportunity who is technically curious, enjoys solving problems and is keen to continue learning.

Ideally, you'll bring:

• Relevant tertiary study in IT, Computer Science or a related discipline, or Microsoft certification such as MS-900, AZ-104, SC-900 or similar
• Hands-on familiarity with Windows 11 and Microsoft 365
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Good attention to detail
• A willingness to learn new systems and technologies
• An interest in AI, automation and improving the way technology is used
• Exposure to any of the following would be advantageous, but isn't essential: SharePoint, Defender, Power BI, PowerShell, Jira, NinjaOne & iOS/Android device support

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to gain real-world IT experience across a broad systems environment early in your career.

You’ll benefit from:

• Exposure to a wide range of systems rather than one narrow area of IT
• Support and mentoring from experienced systems professionals
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, devices, systems and user support
• Exposure to AI and automation in a business that actively embraces innovation
• The opportunity to build valuable commercial IT experience
• Adelaide or Sydney location
• Hybrid working arrangements
• An initial 6-month contract, with potential for ongoing opportunities for the right person

If you're looking to take the next step in your IT career and want an opportunity where you can learn, contribute and gain genuine hands-on experience, we'd love to hear from you.