Systems Administrator

The Industry School; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation match

Health insurance

Salary packaging

Staff discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development

Community activities

Job summary

The Industry School in Brisbane, Australia seeks a proactive Systems Administrator to maintain and secure our Microsoft technology stack, including Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, Intune, Windows Server, SQL Server and Veeam. You’ll operate within a hybrid cloud environment and serve as a technical escalation point for secure, reliable, high-performing systems.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, vendors and partners, contributing to automation, cybersecurity, infrastructure

Qualifications

• Qualification in Information Technology or equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrated systems administration experience in Microsoft environments.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows Server, Intune, Veeam Backup & Recovery.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server administration.
• Understanding of cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity and IT service management principles.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows Server, Entra ID, Active Directory and Intune environments.
• Monitor, maintain and optimise infrastructure, cloud platforms, backups and disaster recovery solutions.
• Manage identity, access and security controls, including MFA, Conditional Access and platform hardening.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues, acting as an escalation point for infrastructure and platform services.
• Develop and improve automation using PowerShell and operational tooling.
• Support Microsoft Fabric, SQL Server and data platform services.
• Collaborate with vendors, managed service providers and internal teams to deliver reliable technology solutions.
• Contribute to technology projects, cybersecurity initiatives and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Azure

Windows Server

Intune

Entra ID

Veeam Backup & Recovery

SQL Server administration

PowerShell scripting

Microsoft Fabric

Azure Data Factory

Education

IT diploma/degree or equivalent

Tools

PowerShell

Job description

The Industry School, formerly the AITC, is unlike any other senior school. We’re for young people who seek a deliberately different educational experience. An industry-driven one. For those who want to learn in the classroom, within workplaces, and on the job. We’re for those young people who seek to start building real-world strengths and skills now, not only in the future.

We provide a unique two-to-three-year program for young people in Years 10 to 12 designed to progressively develop employability skills and achieve individualized learning goals while meeting the requirements of the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) and the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA).

Our aim is to seamlessly blend senior education and vocational training to engage young people in purposeful learning experiences that are relevant to the real world of industry.

Values and Benefits

Our values play a critical role in cultivating culture. They set the standards for how we behave, interact with others, make decisions, and choose to act. They are:

Demonstrate genuine care | Think progressively | Take courageous action | Achieve inspiring outcomes | Contribute authentically | Succeed collectively

We value and recognise our people through a range of benefits including superannuation matching after a qualifying period, access to corporate rate health insurance, salary packaging, staff discounts, Employee Assistance Programs, Professional Development, and the opportunity to participate in community-based activities in Australia and Cambodia to name a few.

About the role

As our Systems Administrator, you'll be responsible for maintaining, securing and optimising our Microsoft technology environment, including Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, Intune, Windows Server, SQL Server, Microsoft Fabric and Veeam.

Working within a hybrid cloud environment, you'll serve as a key technical escalation point, ensuring our systems remain secure, reliable and high-performing.

You'll collaborate with internal stakeholders, vendors and technology partners while contributing to automation, cybersecurity, infrastructure projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You'll Be Doing

• Administer and support Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows Server, Entra ID, Active Directory and Intune environments.
• Monitor, maintain and optimise infrastructure, cloud platforms, backups and disaster recovery solutions.
• Manage identity, access and security controls, including MFA, Conditional Access and platform hardening.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues, acting as an escalation point for infrastructure and platform services.
• Develop and improve automation using PowerShell and operational tooling.
• Support Microsoft Fabric, SQL Server and data platform services.
• Collaborate with vendors, managed service providers and internal teams to deliver reliable technology solutions.
• Contribute to technology projects, cybersecurity initiatives and continuous improvement activities.

About You

You'll be a proactive, solutions-focused technology professional who enjoys balancing operational support with strategic improvement initiatives.

• Qualification in Information Technology or equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrated systems administration experience in Microsoft environments.
• Strong experience with: Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows Server, Microsoft Intune, Veeam Backup & Recovery.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server administration.
• Understanding of cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity and IT service management principles.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Current driver's licence and unrestricted right to work in Australia.
• Microsoft certifications across Azure, Microsoft 365, Security or Identity.
• Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation.
• Experience supporting geographically dispersed or multi-campus organisations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory or modern data integration platforms.

Applications Close: 4 December 2026

Please note: Interviewing may commence prior to the closing date on receipt of application. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as practicable.

All young people who come to The Industry School have a right to feel and be safe. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all young people. We are committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment, where young people are safe, feel safe andareable toactivelyparticipatein decisions that affect their lives. We have a zero tolerance for child abuse and other harm. All teaching candidates must be QCT registered. All other candidates must hold entitlement to work in Australia and a current working with children check. Successful candidates will be subject to relevant background checks, including a police check, todeterminesuitability and ensure compliance to working with children legislation. All candidates are subject to the requirement todiscloseany information relevant to your eligibility to engage in activities including children.to working with children legislation. All candidates are subject to the requirement todiscloseany information relevant to your eligibility to engage in activities including children.