Senior Infrastructure and Systems Engineer

Overview

One of Australia’s leading independent schools for boys, Scotch College is renowned for its innovation in teaching and learning and its commitment to offering a broad education to develop each boy to his full potential.

Reporting to the Head of IT, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Infrastructure and Systems Engineer to join the ICT team. Responsible for the stability, performance and ongoing development of the College’s core infrastructure and systems, this role requires a high level of technical proficiency, strategic insight, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams to support both current operations and future-focused digital initiatives.

Working closely with the Infrastructure Manager, this role also serves as the primary escalation point for complex infrastructure and systems-related issues, ensuring timely resolution and continuity of service. The role contributes to the College’s broader goal of leveraging technology to enhance educational delivery, administrative efficiency and operational effectiveness. From time to time, work outside standard hours may be required to minimise disruption to school operations.

With an immediate start preferred, the commencement date for the role will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will have:

- Values of excellence, respect, responsibility and reverence

- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, marked by integrity and compassion

- Proficiency in device deployment and management

- Experience in configuring and monitoring firewalls, with a strong focus on threat detection and response

- Ability to manage software deployment processes and ensuring license procurement and compliance

- Awareness of emerging IT technologies and best practices

- Ability to empower staff to confidently and effectively utilise technology

- Ability to solve complex problems with logical and creative thinking

- Lead, mentor and support junior ICT staff and collaborate effectively across the ICT team and broader Scotch community

- Well-developed organisational and time management skills, including responsiveness and prioritsation of requests

- Demonstrated capacity to maintain confidentiality

- Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience

- Relevant qualifications and/or training in child safety and wellbeing

- Current Employee Working with Children check or VIT

Benefits

- Extensive resources and facilities

- Opportunities for ongoing professional and personal development

- Generous leave entitlements

- Staff wellness activities including gym and swimming pool access, yoga sessions and interest groups

- Access to extensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- Easy access via public transport and onsite parking

How to apply

Applications should be sent to the Director of People and Culture, via email, and include a cover letter, CV and the full contact details of at least 3 professional referees. Please note: applications will be accepted by employment@scotch.vic.edu.au only.

Closing date: Friday 3 October 2025 (5pm)
*Scotch College reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date

Support of the College’s Christian heritage is an expectation of all staff.

Scotch College is committed to the protection of all children and young people from all forms of abuse. All staff are required to provide referee, proof of identity and academic qualifications checks prior to employment. Adherence to the College’s child-safety practices, Code of Conduct and completion of regular child safe and other related training is mandatory for continued employment.

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