IT Systems Engineer

Paralympics Australia


Date: 12 hours ago
City: Sydney, New South Wales
Salary: A$80,000 - A$100,000 per year
Contract type: Full time
About Paralympics Australia (PA)

Paralympics Australia exists to lead Paralympic sport and create a more inclusive world. As the peak body for Paralympic sport in Australia we have 23 member organisations and are responsible for selecting and managing the Australian Paralympic Teams to Summer and Winter Games.

The Role

As our IT Engineer, you will contribute to the efficient operations of Paralympics Australia (PA) with a focus on information systems and technology support and project delivery. You will be required to provide exceptional internal and external customer service and positively contribute to the organisational culture.

Supporting the Senior Manager, Technology, this essential role provides operational support across the full spectrum of IT systems including cyber management activities. This includes the processing of patch deployments and implementations, systems admin lead and support backup for the IT Officer.

The Person

The ideal person for this role is passionate about sports, people and technology and has a pragmatic, decisive and problem-solving approach to their work. You will have a vision of where and how IT systems and processes can improve ways of working and the ability to take people through the change to migrate to new ways of working.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide Level 2 support for end-user technical issues, escalating to Level 3 or vendors as needed
  • Serve as an escalation point to assist Level 1 support and provide Level 1 support to the business as required.
  • Maintain and support Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and Intune
  • Administer and monitor Microsoft Azure AD environments, including identity management and conditional access as directed by Senior Manager, Technology.
  • Support and troubleshoot hybrid environments including Windows and macOS endpoints
  • Maintain core IT infrastructure including networking, servers, and endpoint management systems
  • Assist in the rollout of IT projects including system upgrades, cybersecurity systems improvements, software deployments and infrastructure improvements

Skills & Experience

  • 3–5+ years in a sysadmin, or similar role in a Microsoft environment
  • Strong technical experience with Microsoft 365, Azure Active Directory, Intune, and SharePoint Online
  • Experience with Windows and macOS device administration
  • Familiarity with networking principles (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, VLANs) and firewall configurations
  • Experience with endpoint security tools and patch management platforms
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex issues independently and manage multiple support requests concurrently
  • Strong documentation and communication skills
  • Industry certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator, Azure Fundamentals, or CompTIA Security+ are advantageous

Required Education And Training

  • A degree or diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity (or similar) or equivalent industry experience
  • Microsoft certifications (e.g., MS-900, MD-102, AZ-900) (desirable)
  • ITIL Foundation certification (desirable)
  • Ongoing commitment to professional development and staying up to date with technology trends and updates

Paralympics Australia is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to fostering diversity and establishing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We welcome applicants with

lived experiences and encourage you to reach out if you require any reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and recruitment process. Please contact

[email protected] for assistance.
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