Cessnock City Council

Information Systems Administrator

About the Opportunity

Are you passionate about technology and ready to make a real impact?

We are excited to announce a new role for an Information Systems Administrator. In this key position, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring the seamless operation of our Council’s servers, network infrastructure, and software systems. Your role will be vital in delivering outstanding systems, training, and software to meet user requirements.

As our Information Systems Administrator, you’ll take the lead in delivering improvements and upgrades to Council’s Information Systems . You’ll be the go to expert for technical support, IT hardware deployment, system patching and ensuring our staff are able to fully leverage our technology. Your role will be crucial in enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of our technological tools.

To find out more about your next career opportunity: Position Description

Remuneration

$96,213 - $110,645 per annum plus superannuation

The Benefits

• Full-time 35 hours per week
• Flexible work arrangement options including hybrid work arrangements, option of nine-day fortnight or monthly RDO
• 12% superannuation 
• Salary packaging option of novated leasing available for permanent staff
• Generous leave entitlements including Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Paid Parental Leave
• Ongoing training and development opportunities including access to Council's Study Assistance program
• Generous corporate fitness program for you and your immediate family members 
• Weekly Health and Wellbeing programs held on site
• Free flu vaccination program
• Free parking on-site
• Beautiful location in the picturesque Hunter Valley! 

About You

To thrive in this role, you will need degree qualifications in Information Technology or related discipline with comprehensive experience, or extensive specialised experience in a similar role. Your background should include proven, extensive working knowledge of computer systems and network administration management. Additionally, you should demonstrate a strong ability to centrally manage software updates using a variety of technologies.

What's Next?

This is more than just a support role; it’s an opportunity to be a central figure in enhancing our technological capabilities and driving our success. If you are excited by the challenge of optimising IT systems and committed to delivering excellent service we encourage you to apply by completing the application form below and uploading a copy of your resume and cover letter. 

Your candidate suitability is determined by your responses to the selection criteria questions, for more information on how to address the selection criteria please visit our How to apply page.

Pre-Employment Screening

Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing) and other pre-employment checks, such as references, employment history checks, working with children checks or a criminal record check.

About Us

At Cessnock City Council our success is built by our people and core values. We offer you a direct connection to the community, providing opportunities to both inspire growth and sustainability in our diverse region. We're committed to building a passionate and inclusive workforce. 

We are committed to the value of respect, and we strive to have an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

We partner with the Veterans Employment Program and the NSW Government to implement recruitment practices dedicated to supporting veterans to pursue a career in local government. Our aim is to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment.

There are options available to request adjustments. If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact recruitment@cessnock.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

Applications Close: Thursday 13 February 2025 at 11.30pm

Who to Contact: Steve Hepple, Information Technology Manager, on (02) 4993 4195

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Guided by staff values of integrity, respect, teamwork, accountability and excellence, Cessnock City Council is indeed an attractive, thriving Council and employer of choice.