Job Description

As the IT Systems Engineer, you will provide hands-on technical support across Microsoft systems, server administration, virtualisation, hardware, networking fundamentals and on-site user support. You will help maintain system availability, troubleshoot day-to-day issues, support site operations and work closely with internal teams, vendors and service providers where required.

About the Employer

Hays has partnered with a leading resources organisation to recruit an experienced IT Systems Engineer for a site-based contract role at Hail Creek in Central Queensland. This role sits within a close-knit on-site technology team supporting critical systems and infrastructure across a regional mining environment.

About the Candidate

This is a practical, site-focused infrastructure role suited to someone who is comfortable working autonomously, building strong relationships on-site and contributing to a stable, supportive team environment. The position is based at Hail Creek on a Monday to Friday roster,



with on-site attendance required.

What you’ll need to succeed

To be considered for this role, you will bring experience across traditional IT systems and infrastructure support, ideally within a site-based, operational or regional environment.

- Microsoft administration experience, including Windows Server, Active Directory and Group Policy
- VMware or virtualisation support experience
- Hardware, PC builds, troubleshooting and onsite user support experience
- General networking knowledge, including TCP/IP, routing and switching fundamentals
- Robust problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously in a site-based environment
- A practical, team-focused approach with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- You will also need to be based locally to Hail Creek, Mackay, the Whitsundays or Townsville region

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