Support Microsoft systems, infrastructure and day-to-day site technology operations.

Your new company

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.
Your new role

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.
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 setting. 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
- Strong 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

What you'll get in return

You will secure a contract with the potential to run through to October 2027 and further extensions possible. Camp accommodation, meals, Wi-Fi, gym, pool and full onsite amenities are provided during the week. This is a strong opportunity to join a well-organised, supportive environment where your systems and infrastructure experience can make a genuine impact.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.#3013682

📌 Systems Engineer (Mackay)
🏢 Hays
📍 Mackay