Systems Administrator

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About the Collingwood Football Club
Collingwood Football Club (CFC) was founded in 1892.

Local residents, community and business leaders and politicians all hoped that having theirownfootball club could help bring a measure of pride to a downtrodden suburb.

In 2025, CFC is one of the great icons of Australian sport. Our history spans 130 years, 16 premierships and more finals appearances than any other club. Most importantly, Collingwood has grown from being a football club to a sports club with a commitment to our community.

Collingwood is not made by a President, a Captain, a Coach or a CEO. It's not just any one player, employee, supporter or fan, Collingwood is made by many.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Head Of Technology, the Systems Administrator will be responsible for maintaining and supporting our core IT infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, stability, and security of our systems.

The Systems Administrator will play a crucial part in supporting our daily operations and future growth by implementing robust solutions and providing technical support to our organisation.

Key Responsibilities

General

Monitor and maintain network and server systems to ensure high availability and performance

Identify and resolve issues related to network infrastructure, hardware components and software applications

Monitor and maintain file storage systems

Manage regular backups and recovery operations

Installation, configuration and maintenance of new hardware and software

Maintain documentation for system configurations, procedures, and policies

Support other IT team members, acting as an escalation point for service desk requests and support ongoing projects

Work closely with our security team to ensure systems consistently meet security frameworks and business requirements

Provide recommendations on improvements whilst staying aligned with current industry trends and emerging technologies

About You

Industry Experience in a technical support or administrator role (~2 Years)

Proficient in Windows operating systems and Server environments (macOS desirable)

Experience with backup technologies and disaster recovery systems

Well-rounded knowledge of Microsoft networking fundamentals (Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, VLAN, Routing) and security best practices

Management skills of networking infrastructure; switches, routers, WAPs

Experience with Microsoft 365 applications and management

Working knowledge of mass storage devices (NetApp preferred)

Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V

Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

What We Offer

As a valued staff member of our Sporting Club you will be a part of a fun, inclusive and flexible work environment:

10 Days Gifted Club Leave (in addition to your 4-weeks Annual Leave)

Access to state of art High Performance Gym Facility

Access to Professional Development and Learning Development Courses

Access to tickets to all AFL and AFLW matches

Access to exclusive partner offers, the likes of Nike, Emirates, AIA Vitality, La Trobe, CUB Economy, Business Class with Emirates, Sonos and TaylorMade

Opportunities to support with Collingwood community outreach and volunteer programs (Magpie Nest Cafe)

Behind the scenes access to Match-Day, including the ability to support in on-ground activations

To Apply

If you are interested in this position, please click apply with your CV and cover letter that addresses why you are interested in working with the Collingwood Football Club, how your skills/experience would qualify for the position, and how you would contribute to the culture of the organization.

Applications will close COB Friday 8 August (however, we may close this earlier if we receive a large volume of applications).

Please keep reading…

Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to only apply when they check every box.

So if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point above, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

We believe in being a Nest For All – we champion respect, diversity and inclusion to make our Club a safe and welcoming place for all. The Collingwood Football Club is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and diverse candidates. We provide a welcoming, safe and flexible approach to work and provide an environment that benefits from and enables the best from everyone.

As an organization we are committed to protecting children and young people from harm. It is essential that anyone involved with the Collingwood Football Club understands their responsibility in relation to child safety. Our organization requires all applicants to obtain a 'Working with Children Check' prior to appointment.

To learn more about working at Collingwood Football Club and our values, please visit https://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/news/76/careers

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Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a systems administrator? Do you have technical support experience? Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? What's your expected annual base salary? How much notice are you required to give your current employer?

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