Overview
Network and Systems Administrator [Term September 2026]. Byron Shire Council is focused on partnering with our community and offers pristine beaches, diverse lifestyles, a magnificent natural environment and a subtropical climate. Stay, live and work in our community.
Byron Shire Council has a high performance, collaborative culture. We are a growth-oriented organisation and value individuals who are driven to succeed and exceed expectations. We like to focus on understanding how a potential candidates' talents and strengths align with the role they are interested in. Working in Local Government and for Byron Shire Council provides opportunities to grow in the direction that you aspire.
We provide a rewarding and flexible working environment and celebrate our values of enthusiasm, openness, respect, well-being and creativity. We achieve our goals and succeed together.
Responsibilities
- Provide top-tier technical support while helping maintain and develop a diverse range of IT systems, including communication networks, servers, desktop systems, virtualization platforms, and cloud services like Microsoft Azure.
- Contribute to the ongoing development and maintenance of network and systems infrastructure within the IT team.
Qualifications and Skills
- Skilled and motivated Network & Systems Administrator with ability to work as a key member of the IT team.
- Experience with networks, servers, desktops, virtualization, and cloud services (e.g., Microsoft Azure).
- Ability to provide high-quality technical support and collaborate with colleagues.
Employee Benefits
- Term, full-time position (35 hours per week) until September 2026
- Flexible working arrangements (Work from home option up to 2 days per week post onboarding; negotiable)
- Salary in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award; appointment salary range: $1,615.14 to $1,871.39 per 35-hour week (dependent on skills and experience)
- 12% superannuation; Education and training support
- Flexible work hours; Attractive salary packaging; Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year)
- Fitness Passport; Health and Wellbeing days; Opportunity to work with an experienced IT team
Location
This position is based at Mullumbimby; however, Council may require you to work from other sites as required for operational reasons.
Contact
Colin Baker - Manager Business Systems and Technology -
Closing date
9.00am (NSW time), Monday, 22 September 2025. Late applications will not be permitted. You must be a permanent resident of Australia to apply.
Position Description
Download the Network and Systems Administrator Position Description (PDF, 159KB)
How to Apply
Click on the 'Apply' button where you will be redirected to Council's website.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of our community. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply. We are open to flexible working arrangements and welcome discussions about part-time, job-share or working from different locations. We strongly encourage applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process and in the workplace.
Pre-Employment Screening
- Reference Checks: Referees should be your current or most recent supervisor and able to comment on your abilities in a work situation.
- Functional Health Assessment: Evaluates physical and functional capacity for the role; may involve drug and alcohol testing.
- Background Screening: Verifies information in your application, including employment history, qualifications, and working with children checks where applicable.
Notes
Byron Shire Council is committed to being a child-safe organisation. We will embed Child Protected Standards into leadership, governance and culture, and support staff and volunteers in their responsibilities.
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📌 Network and Systems Administrator [Term September 2026]
🏢 Byron Shire Council
📍 Mullumbimby