Systems Engineer

Whitsunday Regional Council; Bowen; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitsunday Regional Council is seeking an IT Systems Engineer to provide hands-on support across Windows Server environments, VMware, hardware and networking for a site-based operation in Queensland.

Based on a Monday to Friday roster, you will work autonomously within a close-knit technology team, resolving day-to-day issues, maintaining system availability and collaborating with vendors and internal stakeholders to support regional mining operations.

Qualifications

• Experience managing Microsoft infrastructure including Windows Server, Active Directory and Group Policy.
• VMware or other virtualization platforms experience.
• Hardware, PC builds and on-site user support experience.
• Networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, routing and switching.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical support across Microsoft systems, server administration, virtualization, hardware and networking.
• Maintain system availability and troubleshoot day-to-day issues.
• Support site operations and collaborate with internal teams, vendors and service providers.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

Group Policy

VMware/Virtualisation

Hardware PC builds

Networking (TCP/IP)

Autonomous working

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Job Description

As the IT Systems Engineer, you will provide hands-on technical support across Microsoft systems, server administration, virtualisation, hardware, networking fundamentals and on-site user support. You will help maintain system availability, troubleshoot day-to-day issues, support site operations and work closely with internal teams, vendors and service providers where required.

About the Employer

Hays has partnered with a leading resources organisation to recruit an experienced IT Systems Engineer for a site-based contract role at Hail Creek in Central Queensland. This role sits within a close-knit on-site technology team supporting critical systems and infrastructure across a regional mining environment.

About the Candidate

This is a practical, site-focused infrastructure role suited to someone who is comfortable working autonomously, building strong relationships on-site and contributing to a stable, supportive team environment. The position is based at Hail Creek on a Monday to Friday roster, with on-site attendance required.

What you’ll need to succeed

To be considered for this role, you will bring experience across traditional IT systems and infrastructure support, ideally within a site-based, operational or regional environment.

• Microsoft administration experience, including Windows Server, Active Directory and Group Policy
• VMware or virtualisation support experience
• Hardware, PC builds, troubleshooting and onsite user support experience
• General networking knowledge, including TCP/IP, routing and switching fundamentals
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously in a site-based environment
• A practical, team-focused approach with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• You will also need to be based locally to Hail Creek, Mackay, the Whitsundays or Townsville region