Network And Systems Administrator

Council Jobs; Moss Vale; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + 12% super

Variable day off every 19 days

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Career development support

WFH opportunities

Salary packaging options

Job summary

Wingecarribee Shire Council is seeking a Network System Administrator to safeguard ICT infrastructure across the organisation and deliver reliable services to staff and the community.

You will administer and monitor physical, virtual and cloud environments, including networks, servers, storage, Microsoft 365 and identity services. The role emphasizes change management, backups, disaster recovery and automation to improve efficiency and security.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in information technology, networking or systems administration, and/or substantial relevant experience.
• Experience administering network infrastructure, including switches, routers, VLANs, wireless networking, firewalls and monitoring.
• Experience administering Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, file services, storage and virtualization (VMware).
• Experience administering Microsoft 365 and Entra ID, on-premises and cloud identities.
• Experience applying change-management practices, patching, vulnerability remediation and lifecycle activities.
• Experience administering backup and recovery platforms and testing restorations.
• Experience with PowerShell or other scripting to automate infrastructure tasks.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor and maintain ICT infrastructure including networks, servers, storage and cloud services.
• Provide technical support, troubleshoot complex issues and implement system upgrades.
• Maintain security, backups and disaster recovery processes and automation.
• Contribute to performance monitoring and cyber security best practices.
• Support continuous improvement of ICT systems and documentation.

Skills

Network infrastructure administration

Windows Server management

Microsoft 365 administration

Change management

Backup and disaster recovery

PowerShell scripting

Troubleshooting

Effective communication

Education

Tertiary IT qualification

Tools

VMware

Microsoft 365 admin tools

Job description

Applications close: 9 November 2026
Network System Administrator
Permanent full-time
35 hours a week + Variable Day Off every 19-days
Salary: $90,022.38 - $104,620.46 + 12% Superannuation per annum

What You’ll Do

As our Network System Administrator, you’ll play a key role in ensuring Council's ICT infrastructure remains secure, reliable and available to support the delivery of services across the organisation. You’ll be responsible for administering, monitoring and maintaining Council's physical, virtual and cloud-based environments, including networks, servers, storage, Microsoft 365, identity and access management systems, firewalls, wireless networks, backup solutions and supporting infrastructure services.

Working as part of a collaborative ICT team, you’ll provide technical support, troubleshoot complex issues, implement system upgrades and patches, manage backups and disaster recovery processes, and contribute to the ongoing performance and security of Council's technology environment. You’ll also support the continuous improvement of Council's ICT systems through automation, proactive monitoring and the application of cyber security best practices, helping to ensure a resilient and future-focused technology platform for our staff and community.

Why Wingecarribee?

Wingecarribee Shire sits at theheart of the Southern Highlands of NSW, renowned for its natural beauty,vibrant towns, and strong sense of community. We are proud to serve a regionwith a thriving local economy and a lifestyle that balances career opportunitieswith wellbeing.

As a forward-thinking Council, weare committed to building a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient future.Guided by our Community Strategic Plan 2035, we focus on deliveringhigh-quality services that support our community while protecting the unique characterof our Shire.

By joining Wingecarribee ShireCouncil, you’ll be part of an organisation that values teamwork, innovation,and continuous improvement, where your skills make a real difference to theplaces our community lives, works, and enjoys.

You’ll also get to enjoy:

• Attractivesalary package + 12% superannuation
• Variable Day every 19-days
• Health &wellbeing initiatives – Fitness Passport, EAP and Flu Vaccines
• Careerdevelopment & learning support – Tertiary assistance available
• Flexibleworking arrangements – WFH opportunities
• Salarypackaging options available - make the most of your income

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• Community & social engagement –Enjoy opportunities to participate in local events, team-building activities,and community initiatives that bring our staff and residents together.
• Recognitionthrough our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements

What You’ll Need to Succeed (Essential Criteria)

• Tertiaryqualifications in information technology, networking or systems administration,and/or substantial relevant experience in enterprise infrastructure operations.
• Demonstratedexperience administering network infrastructure, including switches, routers,VLANs, wireless networking, firewalls, secure remote access and networkmonitoring. Maintain network diagrams, system documentation, configurationrecords, asset information, operational procedures and technical knowledgearticles.
• Demonstratedexperience administering Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS,DHCP, file services, print services, certificate-based services, physicalservers, enterprise storage and virtualisation platforms such as VMware.
• Demonstratedexperience administering Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID and integratedon-premises and cloud identity services.
• Demonstratedexperience applying change-management practices, including planning, testing,risk assessment, rollback arrangements, documentation and verification.Maintain operating system, application, firmware and infrastructure patching,vulnerability remediation and system lifecycle activities.
• Demonstratedexperience administering backup and recovery platforms, investigating failuresand performing documented system and data restoration testing.
• Demonstratedexperience using PowerShell or comparable scripting and automation technologiesto administer infrastructure and improve operational efficiency.
• Demonstratedtroubleshooting, problem-solving and communication skills, including theability to manage competing operational priorities, restore services withinrequired timeframes, and clearly communicate technical issues, service impactsand recommended actions.

Have Questions?

• Contact Ayhan Biyik, Coordinator ICT Operations on 02 4861 9***.

Applications close:9 November 2026 – don’t miss thisopportunity.

Wingecarribee Shire Council is an EqualOpportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We stronglyencourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,veterans, and persons with a disability. If you require reasonable adjustmentsduring our application process, please contact us at*******@wsc.nsw.gov.au, by phone on 1300 680 *** or by visitingour office at 68 Elizabeth St, Moss Vale.