Position overview

The Senior Systems Engineer leads in planning and implementing changes to infrastructure with the goal of enhancing performance. The role will perform complex storage and server data backup, data migration and disaster recovery operations, while also being responsible for performing complex software and operating system upgrades and tracking system licensing.

The role will liaise with a range of key stakeholders - both technically and from a business perspective - ensuring that all core IT applications are upgraded, developed, secured and compliant to VBA's compliance and governance policies. Demonstrating excellent communication skills, the role will support and maintain a variety of business applications, while leading projects to develop and improve them through Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

What we are looking for:

• Certified professional with ITIL, Prince2, Agile, or similar methodologies, along with MCSE/MCSA certification and an ICT tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in leading the development, enhancement, support, and administration of Microsoft Cloud and ICT applications, infrastructure, and system integration design.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to resolve complex cloud infrastructure and security issues; knowledge of cybersecurity principles and experience with security monitoring tools such as, SIEM solutions is a plus.
• An individual who is comfortable with complexity, applying analytical and conceptual thinking to develop creative, innovative solutions; makes sound, timely decisions by weighing facts, alternatives, and emotional factors even in uncertain or high-pressure situations.
• Builds and maintains trusted, collaborative partnerships by understanding stakeholder needs and organisational contexts, resolving issues promptly, promoting harmony and consistently delivering high-quality customer-focused outcomes.

About the organisation

The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) is the primary regulator of Victoria's building and plumbing industries, ensuring compliance with relevant laws that protect the Victorian community and promote confidence in the built environment. The VBA manages practitioner registration, monitors industry standards, and enforces compliance through inspections, investigations, and audits. It also supports industry professionals by providing guidance, education, and resources to uphold safety, durability, and sustainability in building and plumbing work. The VBA is committed to promoting accountability and continuous improvement, and plays a critical role in safeguarding Victoria's construction standards and ensuring quality outcomes for all Victorians.

VBA Commitment

We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We're hoping to find a broad range of experiences, and people from all backgrounds and communities to join us at the VBA.

We invite you to talk to us about any preferences or adjustments you may need to either our recruitment process or the role itself. If you identify as a person with disability, please let us know how we can provide additional support to your application. If this is you, please don't hesitate to get in touch via [email protected].

We value and encourage flexibility for all, and so we support all our roles to be worked flexibly in some way, including part-time, to support a diverse, adaptive, and high-performing workforce. We encourage you to discuss flexible work options with the hiring manager during the recruitment process.

How to apply

We require you to upload:

• a detailed copy of your resume
• A cover letter outlining your relevant experience and how you feel it aligns to the role.
• Include your licence as applicable

Important information

Only electronic applications submitted via careers.vic.gov.au will be accepted