SHAPE THE FUTURE OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE.
KEEP COMMUNITIES FLOWING.
Toowoomba Regional Council is seeking a
Senior Systems Administratorto play a pivotal
role in supporting and advancing the technology behind our
Water Infrastructure Services (WIS).
This is more
than a technical role — it's an opportunity to directly influence
the reliability, security, and performance of systems that underpin
essential community services.
About the Role
You'll work at the intersection of
IT and Operational Technology (OT), collaborating
with both the WIS team and ICT Technical Infrastructure specialists
to design, maintain, and optimise systems that keep water and
wastewater services running smoothly.
From cybersecurity to system integration,
you'll drive continuous improvement and ensure infrastructure
aligns with Council's operational goals.
What You'll Be Doing
Lead advanced troubleshooting and solve complex system
challenges
Design, support, and enhance water infrastructure
systems
Provide expert technical advice across Council and external
stakeholders
Monitor system performance and proactively prevent
issues
Deliver secure, resilient ICT/OT environments (aligned with
Essential Eight)
Plan and manage projects that deliver measurable
outcomes
Develop policies, procedures, and system performance
metrics
Why This Role Stands Out
Competitive salary:$116K –
$123K + super (up to *****%)
17.5% annual leave
loading+ banked leave options
Flexible work-life balance
initiatives
Ongoing career development &
leadership training
Salary sacrificing options
Corporate health insurance
discounts
Fitness Passport access
Active social club & supportive team
culture
Free,



confidential Employee
Assistance Program
Strong focus on safety and
wellbeing
About You
You're a seasoned ICT professional who
thrives in complex environments and enjoys bridging the gap between
systems and real-world outcomes.
You'll bring:
Tertiary qualifications in IT, Telecommunications, or
equivalent experience
Strong experience in ICT infrastructure within medium-sized
organisations
Expertise across technologies such as:
Networks (LAN/WAN), VMware, Citrix
Microsoft Server environments & Active
Directory/Azure
MSSQL, storage virtualisation
Security platforms (e.g. Fortinet, F5)
Knowledge (or interest) in Water & Wastewater systems
Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (Essential Eight
highly desirable)
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement
skills
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
A current C Class Driver's Licence is
required.
What Success Looks Like
You deliver secure, high-performing
systems that support essential services.
You influence strategy,
improve processes, and provide trusted expertise across the
organisation — all while contributing to a positive,
high-performing team culture.
How to Apply
Submit:
Your current resume
Amaximum 2-page documentaddressing each
key requirement from the Position Description
? Be specific.




Show what you did, how you
did it, and the results you achieved.
? Applications that don't address all requirements may not be
considered.
?Applications close:Thursday, 23 July**** at 11:45pm
For further information, contactBen John(Principal Engineer) on ******** *** during business hours.
About Council
The Toowoomba region is about
rich traditions and bold ambitions.
Our long and proud agricultural
history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia's second largest
inland city supporting diverse townships in the council area and
acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW.
The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat
Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive
infrastructure investments.
Growth hasn't come at the expense of
liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most
family friendly cities in Australia.
Toowoomba Regional Council
services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of
approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about
delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents
and visitors throughout the region.
We recognise that our success
depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff
and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and
opportunities to develop your career.
Council does not
accept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this or
any other vacancy.
No response will be
provided.
Attachments:
- Position Description - Senior Systems Administrator *****).
pdf
- TRC Values and Behaviours.pdf

📌 Senior Systems Administrator (5314) (Queensland)
🏢 Toowoomba Regional Council
📍 Queensland