Overview
As a Systems Technician based at HMAS Watson, you'll play a key role in maintaining and supporting advanced training systems for the Navy. Working closely with a collaborative team, you'll ensure operational readiness by maintaining simulator systems, diagnosing technical faults, and contributing to compliance standards.
Responsibilities
Supporting the Bridge Simulator and other advanced training systems
Carrying out preventative and corrective maintenance on training systems
Updating Asset and Task management data on the Maintenance Management System
Diagnosing faults in training systems, networks, and audiovisual equipment
Reporting system availability to Training Staff and Technical Lead
Ensuring network configuration control across all training systems
Providing onsite support to other remote sites
To Be Successful In This Role You'll Have
Degree or Diploma qualified in an IT discipline or Electrical Engineering background
Previous work experience within a Defence setting is preferred however not essential
Experience with Fault diagnosis of training systems, information systems, training networks and audio-visual equipment will be viewed favourably
Flexible with availability with shifts covering 5am to midnight Monday to Friday
Excellent organisational and time management skills, including the ability to show initiative and work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced workplace
Current and valid Driver's Licence is Essential to meet the travel requirements of the role
Applicants must be Australian Citizens and meet eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain appropriate Defence Security clearances
Strong problem-solving skills, along with an ability to work autonomously as well as working as a team
Experience With The Following Is Essential
5 Years experience in: PC hardware maintenance
MS Windows desktop administration
Networking basics – configuration and diagnosis
Experience With The Following Will Be Highly Desirable
A recognised qualification in IT System Administration
CCNA or similar
Real-time simulation training systems
System Backups and Restoration
MS Server Administration
MS Windows security configuration
Ubuntu Desktop Administration
Networking - Switching and Routing
Active Directory - Domain Configuration Basics
Cabling Management
VMWare Basics – Configuration and Management
Hyper-V Basics - Configuration and Management
BIOS Modification
This is a position of trust and responsibility and to support this we will conduct a thorough probity assessment, which includes national police check as an essential selection component for this role.
Are you ready to do important work that really matters?
At Serco, we bring together the right people, the right technology, and the right partners to create impactful solutions that address some of the world's most urgent and complex challenges.
We focus on serving governments all over the globe. The work we do has touched the lives of millions in Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong, and offers unique opportunities to leverage your skills across our core capabilities in Health, Defence, Maritime, Justice, Immigration, and Community Services.
We seek and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQI+, veterans and people with disability. By joining Serco, you'll have access to Employee Networks led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.
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📌 Systems Technician
🏢 Serco
📍 Sydney