• Newly created role within team of IT professionals
• Full time, 12 month maximum term role
• Tax effective PBI salary packaging benefits
• Leading Not-For-Profit organisation
• Based in Frenchs Forest, NSW

About the role: 

As part of a team of IT professionals you will lead the monitoring and maintenance of Aspect’s applications, systems, virtual servers and the delivery of new and upgraded applications, systems and servers to achieve strategic plan objectives. This role will offer the opportunity to work on a variety of projects and systems, with the first key focus to lead a project to review our Microsoft Exchange and determine the best way forward, either reconfiguring or leading a migration to 365. Click here to view the Position Profile.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the IT Manager to consult, plan and document Aspect’s systems and enterprise applications
• Configure and maintain Aspect’s systems, operating systems and enterprise applications
• Plan, manage and implement application and operating system upgrades
• Ensure security of applications and operating systems and best practice is maintained
• Establish, manage and monitor backup and disaster recovery procedures and plans
• In consultation with the IT manager produce weekly/monthly reports on system performance and backup results
• Assist the IT manager in the review and updating of IT procedures and work instructions

Skills, experience and qualifications:

• Project management experience, and ideally strong Exchange Server skills and experience migrating to 365
• IT or Computer Science degree or equivalent experience
  Industry Based Certifications (MCP, MCSE, A+, Security+ etc.)
• 5+ years’ experience managing & maintaining systems and servers in an enterprise environment
• Strong technical skills in Windows server and VMware vSphere.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Exchange
• Strong technical skills in Veeam backup
• Strong Communication skills
• High Level of Customer Service skills
• Experience with Microsoft SQL
• Ability to perform well under pressure
• Confidence, self-motivation and a desire to be challenged
• NSW Working with Children Check for paid employment

A National Police Check clearance is a requirement and Aspect will arrange this. 

What we offer: 

A competitive package will be based on relevant qualifications and experience. As a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI), Aspect employees receive tax-effective salary packaging opportunities including $15,899 each year tax free. This means you can increase the value of your take-home pay. Please click here to see some of the benefits of working for Aspect.

To apply:

Please attach your resume and complete the candidate questionnaire as part of Aspect's online recruitment process. Please note that applications are viewed as they are received so if you are interested in applying for this role, please don’t delay in submitting your application. Cover letter is optional. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Enquiries should be directed to: James Irving, IT Manager via [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Systems Engineer - IT enquiry via EthicalJobs (but please only submit applications and resumes via our stated application process, not by email).

More information about Aspect: www.autismspectrum.org.au.

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is committed to providing an environment free from abuse, neglect and exploitation of the people we support.  

Please note we will not be accepting applications or unsolicited enquiries from recruitment agencies at this time.