We are DevelopmentWA - Western Australia’s land development agency, working on industrial, commercial, and residential projects. Our work is diverse and state-wide, developing land for sustainable communities, prosperous industries and resilient regions.
Our portfolio includes the development and management of some of WA’s most iconic residential, commercial and industrial projects both within the metropolitan area, and regional areas of our state. Projects including Elizabeth Quay, Alkimos, Ocean Reef Marina the Australian Marine Complex, Subi East and Broome.
We are committed to innovation and sustainability across all of our operations, including a plan to transition to net zero ‘scope 1 and 2’ emissions by 2025.
At DevelopmentWA our vision is “Shaping our State’s Future”, and that’s exactly what you’ll be doing by joining the team at DevelopmentWA.
To learn more about our company, or to view the current projects we are working on, visit
Role Summary:
As a Systems Administrator at DevelopmentWA, you will be responsible for managing and optimising our technology infrastructure, contributing to its stability, security, and efficiency. Your technical expertise and proactive approach will be essential in aligning our technology infrastructure with our business needs and objectives. This role will work closely with the team to administer technology infrastructure components, manage server tasks, updates, and upgrades.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
* Assist in operational planning, continuous improvement, and risk management of the IT&C environment across the business.
* Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems in consultation with external service providers and vendors.
* Follow the change management, incident, problem, and escalation process in line with ITL methodologies and operational procedures.
* Deploy and configure Microsoft 365 services to precisely match organisational requirements, including email services (Exchange Online), document management (SharePoint, OneDrive), communication (Teams and Teams Calling). Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Intune.
* Administers, maintains, and secures the Microsoft 365 environment on an ongoing basis. This encompasses user management, access controls, security policies, and ensuring service availability and reliability
* Administration of the server technology stack including Microsoft Windows Server (2008/R2, 2012, and 2019) and Linux OS,
* Administration of storage solutions, such as storage area networks (SANs), network-attached storage (NAS), and cloud-based storage. It includes provisioning storage, data migration, and optimising data storage efficiency.
* Administration of AD, Azure, DHCP, DNS, Group Policy, IIS, MDT, Office 365, Patch Management, PowerShell, RDS, SharePoint, and SQL.
* Working with Managed Service providers in managing DevelopmentWA’s network infrastructure, including switches, routers, wireless access points and firewalls.
* Working with the cyber security manager in delivering cyber security operational activities, vulnerability management systems and ensuring the protection of systems and services.
* Ensure that the security and compliance of corporate data and business applications are maintained and monitored on a timely basis.
* Manage small infrastructure projects as required.
About you:
* Have a degree, industry qualifications or equivalent experience.
* High level demonstrated experience in a similar role.
* Have excellent oral and written communication skills, including experience in writing technical documents, procedures, support guides and work instructions.
* Demonstrated ability to perform well under pressure, manage conflicting priorities and meet deadlines while maintaining a high quality of standard in the delivery of services.
* Demonstrate the ability to perform as a member of a team while showing initiative, self-motivation, knowledge sharing and being able to operate with minimal supervision.
* Demonstrate the ability to look for opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of IT&C services that enable business processes across the business.
* Demonstrated experience in managing and maintaining complex business application systems and their business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
* Demonstrated experience of Microsoft 365 solutions. This includes a experience in managing and optimising services such as Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Intune.
* Demonstrated experience in VMware and Veeam technologies
* Demonstrated experience in Microsoft technologies and tools including, AD, Azure, DHCP, DNS, Group Policy, IIS, Office 365, Patch Management, PowerShell, RDS, SharePoint, and SQL.
* Experience in an organisation with similar values and ethics to DevelopmentWA is highly desirable. DevelopmentWA’s culture is based on a set of values that include a personal commitment to:
Brilliance – Alliance – Courage – Integrity
What we offer:
As well and working on a diverse portfolio of projects, you will also enjoy a number of benefits such as:
* Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work
* An organisation that is committed to sustainability, including a transition to net zero carbon emissions
* Brand new office fit-out in Mia Yellagonga Tower 2 (BDO building) with beautiful views of Kings Park
* Study Assistance and professional development opportunities
* End-of-trip facilities
* An active social club and paid volunteering opportunities
* An agile and progressive workplace culture built on our core values of Brilliance, Alliance, Courage and Integrity
Are you ready to help shape our state’s future?
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter addressing the listed success factors and why you are suited to this opportunity by 9am Monday 11 August 2025.
For further information about the opportunity, please contact Mark Bennett, Infrastructure Manage on (08) 6200 4413.
Our commitment to equality and diversity:
At DevelopmentWA we are committed to building an inclusive workplace which promotes equity, values, diversity and provides fulfilling employment opportunities for people of all backgrounds and abilities.
We welcome all applicants from priority groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and mature age workers.
For queries regarding the recruitment process or if you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment processes, please contact the People and Culture Team via email at people@developmentwa.com.au or via phone at (08) 6200 4000. If you need information related to this recruitment process in an accessible format, such as large print or audio, this will be provided upon request.
If you would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64 or visit
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