Two Positions Available – Level AO6 to AO7
Location:
Townsville, Queensland
Contract duration:
Contract through until 30/06/2026
Work Arrangement:
On-site
Our Client:
This organisation is a leading local government authority in Northern Australia, managing nearly $9 billion in community assets. They drive economic diversity and sustainable city growth while enriching the lifestyle and wellbeing of their community. Committed to innovation and environmental stewardship, they deliver customer-focused services that protect heritage and support a healthy, vibrant city.
The Role:
The Systems Engineer will design, deliver, and maintain hybrid cloud and internal IT infrastructure solutions. You will lead incident management, drive business continuity and disaster recovery efforts, and collaborate across teams to implement innovative, secure technology solutions that meet the evolving needs of the community. Your technical expertise and stakeholder engagement will be key to delivering value-driven services.
Responsibilities:
- Promote safety-first culture and lead WHS compliance
- Manage cloud and on-premises infrastructure performance and security
- Lead incident responses and post-incident reviews
- Provide expert advice on system changes and lifecycle management
- Develop and test disaster recovery processes
- Monitor emerging technology trends for strategic improvements
Skills & Experience:
- 10+ years IT experience with 3-5 years in a similar systems engineer role
- Expertise in Windows Domains, Microsoft Azure, Office 365
- Proficient in PowerShell, Bicep, infrastructure-as-code scripting
- Experience with VMware, Hyper-V, Cisco networking, security technologies
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills
Benefits:
- Work with a large, innovative local government organisation
- Impact city growth and community wellbeing
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Join a values-driven and safety-focused team
- Contribute to sustainable and innovative technology initiatives
How to apply:
Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). Rachel.Matthias@davidsonwp.com, reference JN -072025-40916. We are experiencing a large number of applications currently, please apply directly to the job advert, emails may be missed or not receive a reply.
