Specialist Critical Infrastructure

Sydney - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 19 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Specialist Critical Infrastructure

Employment Type: Full Time (35 hours per week)
Duration: Contract until September 2027
Remuneration: Level 8 $127351 - $143489 (depending on experience) 17% super leave loading
Location: UNSW Kensington Campus NSW (hybrid)

About UNSW:

UNSW isnt like other places youve worked. Yes were a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together we are driven to be thoughtful practical and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. Its the reason were one of the top 20 universities in the world and a member of Australias prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive be challenged and do meaningful work youre in the right place.

Why Your Role Matters:

The Specialist Critical Infrastructure plays a key role in managing operating and supporting UNSWs IT Managed Systems environment. Youll work across data centre server and network infrastructureincluding Microsoft Linux and virtual environments - ensuring high availability and performance for staff students and alumni.

About the Role
Working within UNSW IT and alongside Faculties and Divisions youll:

Install configure and maintain servers storage and data centre hardware
Monitor system performance and respond to incidents to minimise downtime
Manage asset inventory warranties and vendor support
Support infrastructure design implementation and documentation for capital projects
Oversee contractor work to ensure compliance with UNSW and industry standards
Collaborate with IT Facilities and vendors to align delivery with operational needs
Contribute to the development of infrastructure standards and continuous improvement

This role reports to the Team Leader includes participation in the on-call roster and may require some after-hours work.

Who You Are
Youre an experienced IT infrastructure professional with a background in hardware operations data centres and enterprise networking. With a degree in IT Computer Engineering or a related field (and certifications such as CompTIA Server or CCNA an advantage) you bring hands-on expertise across server storage and network systems.

You have strong technical and troubleshooting skills a solid grasp of structured cabling and data centre operations and proficiency with monitoring and diagnostic tools. You communicate clearly collaborate effectively and can work independently to solve complex problems.

Experience with IT passive infrastructure design reading technical drawings or ITIL practices will be highly regarded.

For further details on role responsibilities and skills & experience required refer to the position description found under the positionlisting on

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

Flexible working options.
Career development opportunities.
17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments.
Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period.
Discounts and entitlements (retail education fitness).

For further details on the benefits please visit to Apply: Submit your CV & a succinct one-page cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points in the job description) by 11:55pm 11^th November 2025
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role valid Australian working rights are required on application.

Contact: Amy Denney - Talent Acquisition Team
Please apply directly through the website applications sent to the contact above will not be accepted.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds those living with disabilities members of the LGBTIQ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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Specialist Critical InfrastructureEmployment Type: Full Time (35 hours per week)Duration: Contract until September 2027Remuneration: Level 8 $127351 - $143489 (depending on experience) 17% super leave loadingLocation: UNSW Kensington Campus NSW (hybrid)About UNSW:UNSW isnt like other places youve ...