System Administrator

Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.

• Temporary full-time opportunity until Dec 2027
• Location: Parramatta preferred, other NSW Locations considered upon application
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $113,574 to $125,720 + super

What's in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

Join us as a System Administrator and play a vital role in supporting and managing the day-to-day operations of our organisation's ICT systems. You'll collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders, ensuring our systems are secure, available, and performing at their best. In this dynamic environment, you'll balance competing priorities, respond to customer support requests, and help build technical capability across the team.

You'll be responsible for the administration, configuration and support of complex ICT systems, specifically supporting activities around machinery of government changes. This includes supporting the movement of staff entities, their core ICT services and maintaining business continuity. This role requires monitoring, analysing, and reporting on system access and performance, proactively identifying business risks and opportunities, and ensuring all system changes follow governance processes. Expect a fast-paced setting with tight deadlines and complex challenges across multiple platforms and technologies.

For more information read the full Role Description:  System Administrator

What you will bring to the role:

• Ability to deliver quality service under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Strong relationship-building skills with a wide range of customers and stakeholders.
• Experience in administering, configuring, and supporting complex ICT systems.
• Proactive approach to identifying risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Commitment to sharing knowledge and supporting team capability.
• Motivation to keep learning and adapt to new technologies and practices.
• Confidence in resolving complex issues across diverse environments.

What is an essential requirement:

 Relevant industry certification for ICT systems, platforms and or services or equivalent experience

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities. 

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Sunday, 09 November 2025 ay 11:55PM

Should you require further information about the role please contact Allan Dhatt, Senior Manager ICT Project Delivery on

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A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. 

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during recruitment process (including an alternate format of the application form), ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via  or ​ - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.