About UsKempsey Shire Council is located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales and is known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.We are a dynamic and progressive local government authority, with responsibility for $1.1 billion worth of assets and employing over 330 dedicated employees.The OpportunityThis is an exciting opportunity to join our multi-award-winning organisation as a System Administrator in our Information Technology team!Reporting to the Information Technology Manager, the System Administrator is responsible for implementing, managing, maintaining, supporting and troubleshooting Council’s on-premises and Cloud-based software and hardware assets in order to meet the needs of the organisation.Required skills & experience To be successful in this role, you should possess Degree level qualifications in Information Technology (or a related discipline); Industry Certification in Microsoft, Cisco or similar products; demonstrated experience with Windows client and server operating systems; and demonstrated experience administering business applications.You will also possess excellent verbal and written communication skills; excellent organisation skills and ability to meet deadlines; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; and ability to collaborate with peers.Key accountabilities includeMonitor, maintain and troubleshoot Council’s on-premises and Cloud-based business applications.Monitor, maintain and troubleshoot Council’s technology fleet, including servers, laptops, desktops, tablets, mobile and other assorted devices; including both hardware device and their operating system environment.Monitor, maintain and troubleshoot Council’s network infrastructure, including WAN, LAN, Firewalls, Routers, Switches and Wi-Fi.Monitor, detect and respond to vulnerabilities affecting Council’s hardware and software assets, through the operation of Council’s Vulnerability Management, Discovery, and Remediation tools.Monitor, maintain and troubleshoot Council’s backup and recovery infrastructure.Plan, source and manage procurement of IT software, hardware, and services.Participate in the planning and delivery of IT hardware, software, and as-a-service-based solutions.For a complete list of the Key Accountabilities and Core Competency requirements, please download the Position Description. What we can offer youIn return, you will be rewarded by:Career development opportunitiesPermanent full-time position, 35 hours per week with 19-day monthEmployee health and wellbeing programsLearning and development programsA fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, with access to Fitness PassportWeekly salary of $1,594.84 to $1,795.01 (plus 10.5% superannuation)For further information regarding this role please contact Mick Turnbull on 02 6566 3200.How to ApplyYou must apply via Council’s webpage http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/ or through Seek. Emailed or posted applications will not be considered.Please read the Position Description by clicking on the link at the bottom of the page. It is important to read this carefully to understand what the job involves.To apply for the role, click the Apply button below (or the Apply for this job button in Seek), complete the application form and provide the following information:A short statement (maximum 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description).Your current resume which details your work experience and any other information that is relevant to this role as well as the contact details for two work related referees from a supervisor or Manager.We recommend you use Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome to submit your application.Applications close: Sunday, 4 December 2022 at 4pm.Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes. Email notifications may include application confirmation, interview invitations, request for references, and application outcomes. Please regularly check your email regularly, including your junk email.If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3200 or email jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.auThank you and good luck with your application.Kempsey Shire Council are an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce.Kempsey Shire Council welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability.In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities.If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.Position Description
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