Systems Administrator

This opportunity offers:

• Ongoing employment
• Full time role & 35 hour working week
• Attractive annual salary of RFS 8/9 - $111,756 - $123,700 p.a. plus 11.5% superannuation
• Location: Sydney Olympic Park (hybrid/flexible working arrangements available. A minimum of 3 days a week are required in the office)

Join Our Team: Protect, Serve, and Make a Difference!
We are the Rural Fire Service (RFS), a dedicated community of volunteers providing fire and emergency services to approximately 95% of NSW. When you work with the RFS, you join a passionate team committed to protecting our neighbours, the wider community, and the environment from the threat of bushfires and other emergencies. With over 70,000 volunteer members and staff, we embody the spirit of mutual respect, support, friendship, and camaraderie. We are one team with many players, united by a single purpose. If you share our passion for community service and environmental protection, we want to hear from you! Become a part of our mission to safeguard lives and our cherished NSW landscapes.

What You’ll be doing:
We are seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to join our IT team. This role focuses on both traditional system administration and modern IT management. Your key responsibilities:

• Development and maintenance of our VMWare ESXi Virtual Environment and associated physical infrastructure. This includes the network backbone and storage platforms.
• Maintaining the stability, security, and efficiency of our IT infrastructure while supporting daily operations.
• Undertake change management activities.
• Provide 2nd and 3rd level support and maintenance of the IT infrastructure.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience managing and supporting VMware vSphere environments (ESXi, vCenter), and managing enterprise-level systems.
• A strong background in administering Windows Server and managing Active Directory including DHCP & DNS services, Windows Server (2016 and above), VMWare, Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft 365 and Azure.
• Skilled in the support of SAN, NAS, and enterprise storage systems. Plus proficient in designing, deploying, and troubleshooting virtualized infrastructure.
• Well-versed in network management and troubleshooting tools, and have an in-depth understanding of security practices, patch management, and compliance requirements.
• Experience working in an ITIL based operating environment and ServiceNow (advantageous).

The commencing salary will be considered in alignment with skills and experience.

If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please access the role description.
Note: As per the role description, candidates are required to meet minimum essential requirements. If you do not meet the essential requirements for this role, your application may not progress to shortlisting.

Why work for us?

• Corporate uniform available
• Attractive leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave per year, plus more
• Free access to our Member Assistance Program (MAP) for all RFS members, and their immediate family
• Salary packaging options available
• One ‘Agreed Absence’ leave day per calendar month
• Ongoing learning and professional development programs (RFS is a Registered Training Organisation giving you access to various internal courses)
• Partnership with Fitness Passport for eligible RFS staff and their families to access more than 845 gyms and pools!

You'll also get to enjoy:

• Easy access to Sydney Olympic Park Train Station, bus services and parking facilities
• Local eateries and childcare facilities
• Sydney Olympic Park Entertainment and Sports Precinct, including Accor Stadium, Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Showgrounds, and Bicentennial Park
• Eligible staff are invited to join the local Sydney Olympic Park Connected Membership program, at an additional cost

Looking for more information?
Why not reach out to our role expert Stephen Mason, Supervisor ICT Infrastructure, for a confidential chat on 02 8741 5143.

To ignite your RFS journey:
To be considered for this opportunity, you must submit your application online via I Work for NSW, and attach:

• Have you implemented or supported high-availability features in VMware (e.g. HA, DRS, vMotion)? Provide an example of a scenario where you used one or more of these technologies.
• Describe your experience in monitoring and maintaining a high level of IT security across the server infrastructure. Include process, tools and policies you may have used or adhered to.

• A cover letter in PDF format, addressing how you meet the essential requirements of the role, outlining your suitability and why you are interested in this opportunity;
• A resume in PDF format, including two current/recent professional referees (please include email address and contact number)
• Respond to two targeted questions within the online application process (maximum 500 words each):

Please submit your application no later than 11:59pm Sunday 8 June 2025.

Important recruitment Information

• A recruitment (talent) pool may be created through this recruitment process to fill future ongoing, temporary, casual and term, full time or part time opportunities.
• We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to ensuring our employees represent the diversity of communities that we serve.
• If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please include any details that you are comfortable sharing during the application process, alternatively, you can reach out to the role expert to discuss.
• The recruitment process may involve a range of assessment activities to determine your capabilities for the role (aligning to the NSW PSC Capability Framework). The