Senior Desktop Engineer

• Play a key role in shaping UWA's digital workspace across diverse platforms.
• Join a forward-thinking team driving innovation and high-quality IT service delivery.
• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for one year.
• Base salary range: $116,262 – $127,078 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

UWA is making significant investments in the Information and Technology Services to enable its strategic direction and goals.  UWA is also looking to utilise technology advancements to expand its services and create new and innovative teaching and research models.

The redesign of the Infrastructure and Platform Services unit aims to deliver design and operational services through a portfolio comprised of a Network and Platform section and an End User Compute section.

About the opportunity

• UWA is enhancing its IT infrastructure to support strategic goals and foster innovation in teaching and research through a redesigned Infrastructure and Platform Services unit.
• The role focuses on managing and maintaining the client device environment across Windows, Linux, and Mac platforms, including software packaging and deployment.
• Responsibilities include resolving technical issues, ensuring compliance with security policies, and contributing to service excellence and continuous improvement.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent competency.
• ITIL certification or experience in Service Delivery process is essential.
• Substantial relevant computing experience in providing support and troubleshooting for teaching and/or research solutions and applications.
• Demonstrated experience with the management and development of desktop standard operating environments (SOE) across Windows, Linux and Mac.
• Experience administering Omnissa Horizon in a complex enterprise environment, particularly within the education sector (Highly Desirable).

Note: Some after-hours work may be required by the successful applicant.

Position description:  PD [Senior Desktop Engineer] [521588].pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Dave Sayers at

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Tuesday, 4 November 2025

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia's top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

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