Job Description

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Junior Systems Administrator

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This role is ideal for a recent graduate, current student or early-career IT professional , you'll gain practical experience across a broad technology environment while working alongside experienced systems professionals.

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About the Role

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Reporting to the Information Systems Manager, you'll provide day-to-day IT support across the organisation and help ensure employees have the systems, devices and access they need to work effectively.

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Rather than simply sitting in a ticket queue, you'll gain exposure across Microsoft 365, endpoint management, devices, systems administration, troubleshooting, AI and automation.

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Your responsibilities will include:

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- Providing first-line IT support across the business, troubleshooting issues and escalating where required
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- Administering Microsoft 365, including users, groups, mailboxes, MFA, Intune and mobile devices
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- Monitoring and managing endpoints through NinjaOne, including patching, alerts and remote support
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- Setting up and decommissioning laptops, phones and other IT equipment
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- Maintaining accurate IT asset records
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- Managing IT requirements for employee onboarding and offboarding, including accounts, devices, licences and system access
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- Developing practical user guides and knowledge articles for common IT queries
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- Supporting continuous improvement across systems, processes, AI and automation
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About You

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This role would suit someone looking for their first or second professional IT opportunity who is technically curious,



enjoys solving problems and is keen to continue learning.

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Ideally, you'll bring:

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- Relevant tertiary study in IT, Computer Science or a related discipline, or Microsoft certification such as MS-900, AZ-104, SC-900 or similar
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- Hands-on familiarity with Windows 11 and Microsoft 365
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- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
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- Clear written and verbal communication skills
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- Good attention to detail
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- A willingness to learn new systems and technologies
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- An interest in AI, automation and improving the way technology is used
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- Exposure to any of the following would be advantageous, but isn't essential: SharePoint, Defender, Power BI, PowerShell, Jira, NinjaOne & iOS/Android device support
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Why Consider This Opportunity?

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This is an opportunity to gain real-world IT experience across a broad systems environment early in your career.

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You’ll benefit from:

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- Exposure to a wide range of systems rather than one narrow area of IT
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- Support and mentoring from experienced systems professionals
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- Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, devices, systems and user support
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- Exposure to AI and automation in a business that actively embraces innovation
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- The chance to build valuable commercial IT experience
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- Adelaide or Sydney location
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- Hybrid working arrangements
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- An initial 6-month contract, with potential for ongoing opportunities for the right person
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If you're looking to take the next step in your IT career and want an opportunity where you can learn, contribute and gain genuine hands-on experience, we'd love to hear from you.

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📌 Junior Systems Administrator (South Australia)
🏢 Essential HR
📍 South Australia