System Administrator

About Us: Kempsey Shire Council (KSC) is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages. We are a progressive, proactive and dynamic organisation, and we pride ourselves on the respectful and supportive workplace we have cultivated. With 360+ dedicated staff managing $1.5 billion worth of assets across many sites throughout the Shire, KSC work closely with our community to build an inspired, connected Macleay Valley. Your New Role:  This is an exciting opportunity to join Kempsey Shire Council 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.For a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role, please refer to the Position Description. About You: To be successful in this role, you should have at least 2 years' experience in a level 2+ generalist role within a large corporate environment.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.You should be comfortable working with:Microsoft 365Microsoft Azure ADWindows Desktops in AD & Azure environmentsWindows Server, group policy, remote desktop services, Microsoft ExchangeNetwork config. And troubleshooting (Juniper networks)Switches, routers and firewallsCybersecurityBenefits of working for Kempsey Shire Council: As the successful candidate, you’ll enjoy:A permanent full-time position, 35-hour work week  Monthly RDOsWeekly salary of $1,724.94 to $1,941.44 (plus superannuation)Generous leave entitlements, including access to Long Service Leave after five yearsA working environment focussed on wellbeing, including flexible work arrangements, rostered days off, EAP access, social club, and health and wellbeing programs.Fitness Passports for discounted access to a range of gym and pool facilities.Career development and learning opportunities, access to study leave if required.A supportive, collaborative working environment designed to help you grow! A fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, on the beautiful Mid-North Coast.Interested?Please apply via Council’s website http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/. Note that you will be required to prepare and submit:  A short statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description); and Your current resume.Applications Close: COB Wednesday, 23 April 2025 Please note that Council reserves the right to close this job advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, we encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.Have questions? Please contact Mick Turnbull – Information Technology Manager, for a confidential discussion on Ph: 02 6566 3200.Please Note: 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. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo a National Police CheckIf you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3200 or email jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.au Thank you and good luck with your application.Kempsey Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce. We welcome and encourage 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 AUD West Kempsey 2440

System Administrator

About Us:

Kempsey Shire Council (KSC) is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.

We are a progressive, proactive and dynamic organisation, and we pride ourselves on the respectful and supportive workplace we have cultivated. With 360+ dedicated staff managing $1.5 billion worth of assets across many sites throughout the Shire, KSC work closely with our community to build an inspired, connected Macleay Valley. 

Your New Role:  

This is an exciting opportunity to join Kempsey Shire Council 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.

For a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role, please refer to the Position Description. 

About You:

To be successful in this role, you should have at least 2 years' experience in a level 2+ generalist role within a large corporate environment.

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.

You should be comfortable working with:

  • Microsoft 365
  • Microsoft Azure AD
  • Windows Desktops in AD & Azure environments
  • Windows Server, group policy, remote desktop services, Microsoft Exchange
  • Network config. And troubleshooting (Juniper networks)
    Switches, routers and firewalls
  • Cybersecurity

Benefits of working for Kempsey Shire Council:

As the successful candidate, you’ll enjoy:

  • A permanent full-time position, 35-hour work week 
  •  Monthly RDOs
  • Weekly salary of $1,724.94 to $1,941.44 (plus superannuation)
  • Generous leave entitlements, including access to Long Service Leave after five years
  • A working environment focussed on wellbeing, including flexible work arrangements, rostered days off, EAP access, social club, and health and wellbeing programs.
  • Fitness Passports for discounted access to a range of gym and pool facilities.
  • Career development and learning opportunities, access to study leave if required.
  • A supportive, collaborative working environment designed to help you grow!
  • A fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, on the beautiful Mid-North Coast.

Interested?

Please apply via Council’s website http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/. Note that you will be required to prepare and submit:

  •  A short statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description); and
  • Your current resume.

Applications Close: COB Wednesday, 23 April 2025 

Please note that Council reserves the right to close this job advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, we encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Have questions? Please contact Mick Turnbull – Information Technology Manager, for a confidential discussion on Ph: 02 6566 3200.

Please Note: 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.

Successful candidates must be willing to undergo a National Police Check

If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3200 or email jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.au

Thank you and good luck with your application.

Kempsey Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce. We welcome and encourage 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.