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The Systems Administrator at Transport for NSW manages and optimises server, cloud and software infrastructure to ensure secure, reliable ICT services. The role operates with a level of autonomy, balancing proactive and reactive support while exercising sound judgement to escalate risks when required. It supports a large, complex organisation delivering major infrastructure and customer‑focused services across NSW.
Key responsibilities include monitoring and tuning system performance, resolving complex incidents, and reducing operational risk through strong controls, documentation and recovery practices. The role installs and upgrades hardware and software, automates routine tasks, maintains cybersecurity compliance, and evaluates emerging cloud and automation technologies to ensure they deliver business value without affecting system stability.
The role requires strong systems administration experience, problem‑solving ability, and data analysis skills to drive continuous improvement. Effective communication, collaboration and resilience are essential, supported by working knowledge of project, financial and procurement processes. The Systems Administrator works closely with leaders, teams and external stakeholders, providing expert advice while upholding public sector values and customer service standards.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the and information pack
About you
You are a senior Systems Administrator with strong AWS and Azure expertise, experienced in managing and administering cloud‑based environments at scale. You bring a service‑oriented, availability‑focused mindset, with proven monitoring and incident management experience, strong system administration skills, and the ability to clearly communicate technical information to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
You have hands‑on exposure to enterprise applications within complex environments and are confident supporting, maintaining and improving the systems the organisation relies on. You hold relevant cloud qualifications or equivalent experience, with deep practical knowledge of AWS and Azure administration, security, performance and reliability.
It is advantageous if you have experience with supporting Customs off the Shelf (COTs) tools such as, Serraview, Objective, Metro locker, Riskonnect, Jira, Confluence, Railsys, and collaboration platforms like Figma and Mural, supporting modern DevOps, monitoring and delivery practices.
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
Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy
Apply today
Applications close 11:59 PM Friday 26 June, 2026.
For more information about this role, please contact EIBHLIN.ROCHFORD@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 information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.
ANSTO is one of Australia’s largest public research organisations and custodian of much of our country’s important science infrastructure, including the OPAL nuclear research reactor, the Australian Synchrotron, accelerators, cyclotrons and neutron beam instruments.
More than 1000 scientists, engineers and experts work at ANSTO to answer the significant environmental, medical and industrial questions using nuclear techniques.
ANSTO’s international collaborations, including partnerships with the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), ensure Australian scientists are connected to a global network of experts and research projects.
As part of enabling a strong national collaborative network, ANSTO is connected with all Australian and New Zealand universities through the Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE), providing researchers access to Australia’s nuclear science, technology and engineering expertise and landmark infrastructure.
On average, ANSTO accommodates over 1800 visiting researchers from other Australian and international research organisations each year.
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