Senior IT Systems Administrator

Posted: 23/06/2026

Closing Date: 21/07/2026

Salary: $155,000.00 - $155,000.00

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Newcastle

Job Category: Information Technology

Build a better future. Where NSW meets the world.

The world’s always evolving and so are we.

We’re proud of our rich heritage and how far we’ve travelled to where we are today.

That journey continues.

To face the challenges of the future, we’re building a team that brings together truly diverse knowledge and skills. One that wins by combining deep industry expertise and connection, with fresh ideas and experience.

So, if you care about helping Australia and its people prosper…

If you’re a challenge seeker who loves variety and solving problems…

And if you want to help us shape our culture and our impact…

Well, this is the place. And now’s the time.

Your opportunity

Join the Port Authority team as a Senior IT Systems Administrator. The IT Systems Administrator administrates, supports and ensures the secure operation of the organisations core IT and OT systems and platforms.  The role provides Level 2 support and acts as a senior escalation point. 

Job Description

This role is a permanent position based in Newcastle, and will report to the Service Delivery Manager based in Sydney.

Here’s How Your Impact Will Truly Count

• Deliver timely, customer focussed support and administration across the IT and OT environments meeting the needs of internal and external stakeholders. 
• Perform analysis to troubleshoot hardware, software and network issues within defined SLA ensuring customer satisfaction 
• Act as a senior escalation point for Desktop and infrastructure incidents 
• Provide administrative support to the organisation’s desktop environment including M365, Active Directory, Entra-ID and Intune. 
• Evaluate applications and software patches for deployment to desktop, including packaging software in MS Intune. 
• Support high availability and disaster recovery processes including back-up / recovery and patching. 
• Implement and support evolving security implementations aligned with Essential 8 and NIST certification initiatives and compliance. 
• Provision IT infrastructure in compliance with procurement policies and processes.

Desired Skills And Experience

What you’ll bring

• Tertiary qualifications in IT or Engineering or equivalent experience 
• Broad experience and application of OT ad IT networking and security concepts (SCADA) 
• Relevant vendor certifications such as Microsoft and Cisco 
• Significant experience in M365 administration, Windows Active Directory, Axure AD, ServiceNow or other similar applications 
• Current drivers licence 
• Willingness to travel between locations within the portfolio 
• Willingness to participate in on call arrangements 

What matters most is that you’re a strong team player who doesn’t shy away from a challenge. You’ll also feel aligned with our values and reflect them in the incredible work you produce.

Why join Port Authority of New South Wales?

At Port Authority, you’ll find a unique opportunity to build a rich and impactful career, in an organisation where the public interest meets commercial agility. You’ll be amazed by what you can experience and achieve here… and just how much it matters.

We think you’ll love the impact you can have with us, but don’t just take our word for it! You can meet our team and read their stories on our website.

You’ll Also Enjoy a Range Of Benefits Including

• Excellent salary packaging options.
• Ongoing support through our Care and Wellbeing Program.
• Rewards for your hard work through service awards and recognition.
• Heavily discounted gym memberships.
• Free annual flu vaccinations.
• Study assistance.
• Professional memberships.

Discover a career in the unexpected

We’re looking forward to hearing from you. Please submit your application via SEEK and ensure you include a cover letter and resume.

Applications close COB 21 July 2026

Port Authority of New South Wales is committed to diversity and social inclusion. We actively encourage people of all abilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTIQ+; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent to apply.

• This role is open to Australian Citizens or Australian Permanent Residents only.
• Applicants will be required to complete a variety of background checks, including police checks, medicals, and qualification checks in order to be successful. 

Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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