Location: DarwinStatus: Full-time  Are you a tech-savvy professional with deep expertise in VMware systems and a passion for keeping critical infrastructure running seamlessly? The Northern Land Council (NLC) is seeking a skilled and proactive Systems Administrator – Virtualization to join our ICT team.About the Rolethe Systems Administrator – Virtualization will lead the management and support of the VMware infrastructure across the organisation. You’ll be hands-on with system troubleshooting, performance monitoring, server configuration, upgrades, and user support, ensuring uptime and resilience of critical systems. You’ll also play a key role in disaster recovery planning and security implementation, keeping our systems and data protected and compliant.What You Will Bring:Your strong foundation in VMware technologies and systems administration will allow you to hit the ground running. You'll bring a proactive approach to problem-solving, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to operational excellence. Your ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders and provide high-quality support will be critical to your success in this role. In addition to this, you will have: -Bachelor of Computer Science or Information Technology. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in VMWare administration and Windows administration. Experience with Microsoft O365, Azure, AWS and network monitoring tools Experience with SQL Server, MySQL and PostgreSQL For a full copy of the Position Description refer to the link provided below.What’s in it for you?Join a purpose-driven organisation where your technical skills support real outcomes for Aboriginal communities. You’ll work in a collaborative team, develop professionally, and help maintain modern, secure ICT systems in a role that offers both challenge and impact.We offer: A base salary of $84,985 per annum plus 15% superannuation and salary sacrificing up to $15,900 + Meal Entertainment and Holiday Accommodation benefits up to $2,650 per year.   Other benefits under our Enterprise Agreement include: District allowance of up to $4797 per annum for individuals with dependents and $2630 without dependents. 5 weeks annual leave, leaving loading, 18 days personal leave;Paid Christmas close down;Upon completion of 12 months of service an Annual airfare with a net (in hand) value of $2,961Interested applicants should send a copy of their CV, a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this position and what relevant skills and expertise you will bring to the role.If you have any further queries please contact: Deepa Unni on 0889 205 229 or email deepa.unni@nlc.org.auApplications Close: Wednesday 9 July 2025About the NLCThe Northern Land Council (NLC) is an independent statutory authority of the Commonwealth. The NLC is established under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act (NT) 1976 and its purpose is to serve its constituents who are Traditional Owners (TOs) and other Aboriginal people living in their region.  Cultural knowledge and lived experience are central to the work that we do here at NLC.  We are committed to enhancing Aboriginal peoples social, political and economic participation by supporting their aspirations and amplifying their voices on a range of issues impacting on their lands, seas, culture and communities.Position Description - Systems Administrator - Virtualization AUD Darwin 0800

Systems Administrator -Virtualization

  • Location: Darwin
  • Status: Full-time

 

Are you a tech-savvy professional with deep expertise in VMware systems and a passion for keeping critical infrastructure running seamlessly? The Northern Land Council (NLC) is seeking a skilled and proactive Systems Administrator – Virtualization to join our ICT team.

About the Role

the Systems Administrator – Virtualization will lead the management and support of the VMware infrastructure across the organisation. You’ll be hands-on with system troubleshooting, performance monitoring, server configuration, upgrades, and user support, ensuring uptime and resilience of critical systems. You’ll also play a key role in disaster recovery planning and security implementation, keeping our systems and data protected and compliant.

What You Will Bring:

Your strong foundation in VMware technologies and systems administration will allow you to hit the ground running. You'll bring a proactive approach to problem-solving, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to operational excellence. Your ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders and provide high-quality support will be critical to your success in this role. In addition to this, you will have: -

  • Bachelor of Computer Science or Information Technology.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in VMWare administration and Windows administration.
  • Experience with Microsoft O365, Azure, AWS and network monitoring tools
  • Experience with SQL Server, MySQL and PostgreSQL

 

For a full copy of the Position Description refer to the link provided below.

What’s in it for you?

Join a purpose-driven organisation where your technical skills support real outcomes for Aboriginal communities. You’ll work in a collaborative team, develop professionally, and help maintain modern, secure ICT systems in a role that offers both challenge and impact.

We offer:

  • A base salary of $84,985 per annum plus 15% superannuation and salary sacrificing up to $15,900 + Meal Entertainment and Holiday Accommodation benefits up to $2,650 per year. 
  •  Other benefits under our Enterprise Agreement include: 
    • District allowance of up to $4797 per annum for individuals with dependents and $2630 without dependents. 
    • 5 weeks annual leave, leaving loading, 18 days personal leave;
    • Paid Christmas close down;
    • Upon completion of 12 months of service an Annual airfare with a net (in hand) value of $2,961

Interested applicants should send a copy of their CV, a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this position and what relevant skills and expertise you will bring to the role.

If you have any further queries please contact: Deepa Unni on 0889 205 229 or email deepa.unni@nlc.org.au

Applications Close: Wednesday 9 July 2025

About the NLC

The Northern Land Council (NLC) is an independent statutory authority of the Commonwealth. The NLC is established under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act (NT) 1976 and its purpose is to serve its constituents who are Traditional Owners (TOs) and other Aboriginal people living in their region.  Cultural knowledge and lived experience are central to the work that we do here at NLC.  We are committed to enhancing Aboriginal peoples social, political and economic participation by supporting their aspirations and amplifying their voices on a range of issues impacting on their lands, seas, culture and communities.

Position Description - Systems Administrator - Virtualization