Senior Systems Officer (Temporary opportunity up to Nov 26)

You crave a career that pushes you, where you'll meet challenges head on and you're guaranteed to grow. 

You know that not all tech and digital roles are the same. Be part of a team that ensures a safe, efficient, integrated transport system that keeps people and goods moving, connects communities and shapes the future of our cities and regions.

In this role, you'll:

Working as part of a dynamic Operations team supporting Transport’s critical Traffic Management Centre (TMC) applications, this role will see you maintain and enhance the hosting environments behind essential systems including SCATS, tolling, variable speed limits, digital signage and school zone management.

You’ll play a vital role ensuring these services remain stable, secure and highly available through proactive monitoring, incident response, problem and change management, and the implementation of new solutions.

You will leverage your technical expertise to manage VMware, Active Directory and storage environments to ensure high availability and SLA compliance.

In this fast-paced and collaborative environment, you’ll balance daily operational support with opportunities to optimise performance and contribute to the ongoing evolution of the organisation’s IT infrastructure.

Please note this is a temporary opportunity up to 30 Nov 2026 and is based at Parramatta with hybrid work arrangements supported.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About you

Your deep hands-on experience across enterprise virtualisation and infrastructure, formed through roles in infrastructure engineering, systems administration or IT operations, will see you excel in managing incidents, driving continuous improvements, and ensuring SLA compliance.

You’re recognised as a proactive problem-solver and trusted technical expert, skilled at designing, deploying and optimising VMware virtual infrastructures and a strong understanding of Microsoft Active Directory (AD DS), Group Policy, OU structures, trusts, and domain/forest design.

Experienced in VMware virtualisation technologies (vSphere, vCentre, ESXi hosts), storage management (SAN/NAS, vSAN), networking for virtual environments, and automation using PowerShell or PowerCLI, you bring a strong understanding of hybrid IT environments, including on-prem VMware infrastructures integrated with cloud platforms.

This role suits an experienced IT Infrastructure Engineer who thrives in high-stakes operational environments, enjoys variety, and values being part of a team that keeps the network moving. Flexibility is key, standard hours are Monday to Friday with participation in an on-call roster approximately every 4 weeks.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day. 

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team’s home base location with remote days. 

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us.  Apply now!

Applications close: 11:59 pm Friday 5 December 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact KIM.JOYCE@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal people or Supporting people with disability for more info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us. 

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