Senior Cloud Administrator

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Leave options

Career development and study leave

Fitness Passport

Employee assistance program

Annual flu vaccinations

Job summary

NSW Trustee and Guardian is seeking a Senior Cloud Administrator to oversee day-to-day ICT operations and to drive cloud platform development and optimisation. The role supports secure, reliable, high-performing services across multiple locations, with a focus on service delivery and continuous improvement.

You will design and implement cloud solutions, lead the ICT transformation journey, and collaborate with senior leaders to deliver high-impact projects within a modern delivery environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Extensive experience as a Senior Cloud Specialist with Microsoft Azure and O365 expertise.
• Ability to design, implement and optimise cloud solutions, with emphasis on security and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical and system administration support across platforms and locations.
• Lead and mentor Technical Support Administrators for operational maintenance and continuity.
• Partner with senior leaders on ICT projects and initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to optimise ICT operations and drive efficiency.

Skills

Cloud leadership

Analytical thinking

On-call support

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualifications or equivalent in a relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Azure Cloud

Microsoft O365

Networking and Security

Job description

Senior Cloud Administrator - NSW Trustee and Guardian

Department/Agency: NSW Trustee and Guardian

Location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000

• Ongoing full-time vacancy. 35 hours per week.
• Location: This role is based in Sydney. Suitable candidate may be permitted to work from a regional office, in accordance with NSW Trustee and Guardian’s flexible working arrangements, with required attendance at the Sydney office once per week (negotiable).
• Flexible and hybrid working options available.
• Clerk Grade: 9/10. Base salary $133,348 to $146,945 p.a. plus 12% superannuation and annual leave loading.

Join our growing change and delivery capability as we transform how technology enables our organisation’s most important initiatives. As a Senior Cloud Administrator, you’ll bring your expertise to ensure our cloud platforms are secure, reliable, and ready to support high-impact projects. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a modern delivery environment, work alongside passionate experts, and help shape solutions that deliver lasting value to the community we serve.

About us

At NSW Trustee and Guardian our purpose is to support the rights, welfare, and interests of the people of NSW. The agency supports the NSW Trustee, the Public Guardian and the Commissioner of Dormant Funds to carry out their statutory functions. We do this by providing a range of customer-centred services, including Will-making, trustee, financial management and guardianship services, including some for the state’s most vulnerable people.

We support over 50,000 customers annually and manage almost seven billion dollars in customer assets. A NSW government agency within the Communities and Justice Portfolio, our services help support and protect people at critical moments in their lives.

Our commitment to diversity

Our workplace reflects the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This includes women, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

About the team

The Project Delivery team within the Information Technology division drives the successful delivery of technology-enabled initiatives that support the organisation’s strategic priorities. The team applies robust governance and best-practice frameworks to ensure projects are delivered efficiently on time, and to a high standard, enabling innovation and lasting value for the community we serve.

About the role

As Senior Cloud Administrator, you will oversee day-to-day ICT operations, drive the development and optimisation of cloud infrastructure, and lead improvements across the ICT environment. This role is central to Agency’s cloud transformation journey and the success of its Digital Plan. You will design and implement solutions that enable secure, reliable, and high-performing ICT services, with a strong focus on service delivery and continuous improvement.

As the Senior Cloud Administrator, you will:

• Provide expert technical and system administration support across multiple platforms and locations.
• Lead and mentor Technical Support Administrators responsible for operational maintenance and continuity. Ensure the day-to-day ICT operations run smoothly and securely.
• Partner with senior leaders and stakeholders on ICT projects and initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to optimise ICT operations and drive efficiency

Your expertise will cover:

• Microsoft O365 – provide expert guidance on upgrades, enhancements, and functionality, supporting both daily operations and project initiatives.
• Microsoft Azure Cloud – advise on architecture changes, optimise cloud services, and support cloud-related projects.
• Networking and Security – maintain and enhance network and security systems, contributing to operational stability and project delivery
• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline.
• Extensive experience as a Senior Cloud Specialist with Microsoft Azure and O365 expertise.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and optimise cloud solutions. Proven experience in Networking and Security will be highly regarded.
• Competency in designing and building solutions relating to the above platforms.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills for addressing complex cloud issues.
• Participation in an on-call and/or after hours work roster to ensure service continuity to clients may be required.

Sound like you? We would love to hear from you!

What we offer

NSW Trustee and Guardian offers interesting, challenging and rewarding work that has real purpose. Other benefits of joining us include:

• work-life balance with flexible work options (working from different work locations, variable start/finish times, job sharing)
• various leave options (recreation, parental, and flex leave of up to 24 days per year)
• career development including study leave and acting opportunities
• access to Fitness Passport and employee assistance program, and annual flu vaccinations.

Be part of something bigger. For more information about joining us, visit the Careers page on our website.

Applications close 11:59pm, Wednesday 11 November 2026

• Offers of employment will be subject to reference checks and relevant clearances.
• A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for 18 months.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.