About the role:

Loddon Shire Council is seeking a capable and motivated Systems Administrator to help lead the ongoing modernisation of our core IT infrastructure.

This role sits within a newly established operating model, shaped by our new, multi-year, fully funded IT Strategy - designed to modernise platforms, uplift security, and embed a culture of learning, professional growth, and technical excellence.

You will be the first of two new Systems Administrators supporting the organisation, working collaboratively to own infrastructure, drive change, and maintain strong operational standards. While the internal team is small, it is highly connected - supported by a structured ecosystem of vendors, partner councils, and managed services.

As part of this role, you will work closely with:

a managed service desk, responsible for frontline support and triage

Collaborative council IT teams, jointly developing shared standards and managing a common SOE

a managed SOC/SIEM provider, delivering security monitoring, alerting, and incident response

a managed backup and disaster recovery partner, ensuring resilience across critical systems

Your primary focus will be more on infrastructure ownership, managing escalation, and change – and less on frontline support.

You will report to a technically engaged and supportive IT Manager who understands the challenges of technical roles and is committed to creating an environment where people are empowered to grow. You will be trusted to take ownership of your work, while being supported with the time and space to continually deepen your skills.

In this role, you will:

own and maintain the IT infrastructure including M365, Windows Server, AD/Entra ID, firewalls and networking, and endpoint platforms

act as the technical escalation point for complex issues across systems and services

play a key role in planning and delivering infrastructure and security change, including cloud readiness, operational uplift, and enterprise IT projects

take ownership of core IT operations - including lifecycle management of network, server, and endpoint environments; development of the shared SOE; security control implementation (e.g. Conditional Access, Email security, EDR, firewall, SDWAN and SASE); system patching; and disaster recovery readiness

contribute to a team culture that values transparency, strong technical standards, and continuous improvement

This is a role with real responsibility, real variety, and real opportunity to grow - backed by a strategy and leadership approach that recognises the importance of both challenge and support.

About you:

You are confident in your skills and looking for a role where you can apply them meaningfully, deepen them further, and be trusted to make a difference.

You might be an experienced IT administrator looking for variety, ownership, and a stronger connection to the outcomes of your work. Or you could be a capable Level 2 or early Level 3 technician ready to take the next step and show what you are capable of in a well-supported, growth-focused environment.

You are someone who:

has solid experience with M365, Windows Server, Active Directory/Entra ID and endpoint administration

can troubleshoot methodically, configure with intent, and document clearly

values standards, good change control, and building environments that are secure, reliable, and maintainable

is motivated to continuously improve - whether that’s learning new tools, strengthening your craft, or sharing knowledge with others

thrives in a culture of trust, transparency, and mutual support - where mistakes are acknowledged without blame, learning is shared, and the team backs each other to improve, grow, and deliver with integrity.

For further information regarding this position, please contact Eric Walkden, Manager Information Technology 0499 800 141

About us:

Be part of an organisation that understands the importance of work life balance and offers a variety of policies and practices to support you with this. At Loddon, we firmly believe in the importance of investing in our staff.

Located in a unique and wonderful part of Central Victoria, about 175 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, Loddon Shire is home to over 7500 residents and supports a vibrant and growing agribusiness and horticulture sector. We deliver a broad range of programs and services to enhance the sustainability and liveability for the community.

Carpool services are on offer for travel between Marong and Wedderburn.

To apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the “apply now” button and follow the prompts.

Applicants must address the key selection criteria in the position description to be considered for an interview.

Applications for this position will close Monday 22 September 2025 at 5pm.