IT Support Lead
Job Summary
Provide technical hands-on leadership to the IT Support Officers and act as the escalation for complex IT problems in a fast-paced global organisation.
Whats in it for you
As an IT Support Lead youll lead a Team of IT Support Officers and sit at the intersection of technical delivery people leadership and service operations in a newly-created hands-on technical leadership role.
This role will only be advertised for one week as it is an urgent role.
Your role with us:
Youll be the technical bridge between our IT Support Officers and the Sys Admin team the person IT Support escalates to when tickets get hard and the person Sys Admins can confidently hand work down to. Youll own day-to-day service desk operations but youll also be expected to roll up your sleeves on complex troubleshooting across endpoint identity networking AV and SaaS.
Youll get to combine deep technical capability with people leadership to drive high-level internal customer service across technology solutions.
Who are we
At Easygo we proudly stand as a prominent service provider to a powerhouse of brands within the entertainment industry including and Twist Gaming.
Stake is the worlds largest crypto casino and leads the industry with a seamless online casino and sportsbook experience.
Level up your online entertainment with the vibrant live-streaming platform which connects millions of gamers and content creators worldwide.
All alongside the innovative game design studio Twist Gaming which takes creativity to new heights by crafting cutting-edge and captivating games.
Our commitment to placing our clients and their communities entertainment at the forefront of everything we do has solidified us as the ultimate online service provider for entertainment companies.
Headquartered in the beautiful city of Melbourne our growth has been remarkable. From humble beginnings to a thriving workforce of 700 weve expanded not only in numbers but in ambition. There really is something for everyone here whether you work in Tech Marketing Operations Mathematics or Design we are sure to have something for everyone.
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What you will do:
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead coach and develop a team of IT Support Officers setting clear performance expectations and holding regular 1:1s and team rituals
- Build a culture of ownership your team should be proud of what they deliver not just closing tickets
- Ensure each team members yearly individual and developmental goals along with their 90-day goals are set tracked and adhered to with regular check-ins to keep progress on course
- Conduct performance reviews recognise wins and manage underperformance constructively
- Develop onboarding programs and ongoing training pathways so your team is always levelling up
- Ensure that rosters and coverage models provide adequate support for the business during Australian operating hours.
Technical Leadership & Escalation
- Act as the senior technical escalation point for the IT Support team own complex troubleshooting across macOS/Windows endpoints Google Workspace identity and access networking and SaaS applications
- Bridge the Support and Sys Admin functions know when an issue stays at L1/2 and when it warrants L3 engagement
- Mentor IT Support Officers technically pair on tricky tickets run technical deep-dives and lift the teams diagnostic capability over time
- Contribute to platform improvements alongside the Sys Admin team spot recurring tickets that point to deeper systems issues and help drive permanent fixes rather than repeat workarounds
- Maintain hands-on technical credibility the team should respect your technical judgement as much as your leadership
Service Desk Operations
- Own the day-to-day operation of the IT service desk via Jira Service Management queue health ticket quality SLA adherence
- Triage and prioritise incoming requests and incidents based on urgency and business impact escalating to Sys Admin as appropriate
- Be accountable for service desk KPIs: resolution times first-response rate backlog and user satisfaction (CSAT)
- Produce regular reporting for IT leadership on helpdesk performance trends and opportunities for improvement
- Ensure project work
- Manage the escalation path clearly know when to own it when to delegate and when to escalate
Process & Continuous Improvement
- Identify and implement process improvements that reduce ticket volume shorten resolution times and improve self-service capability
- Develop and maintain runbooks knowledge base articles and SOPs so your team can resolve issues consistently and efficiently
- Drive adoption of ITIL-aligned practices without the bureaucracy keep it lightweight and practical
- Support the transition of IT projects into BAU by building operational processes and training the team before go-live
End User & Office Support
- Ensure your team delivers excellent support across hardware software network connectivity and SaaS applications for a mixed macOS/Windows fleet
- Oversee AV and conferencing equipment support across all office locations meeting rooms need to just work
- Support joiners movers and leavers through IT onboarding and off-boarding processes working closely with People & Culture
- Manage IT asset lifecycle procurement deployment tracking and disposal with accurate records maintained at all times
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
- Manage relationships with hardware software and service vendors relevant to the service desk function
- Coordinate with Finance and IT leadership to procure hardware and SaaS tools efficiently and in line with budget
- Be a visible and credible representative of the IT function in business conversations youll deal with stakeholders at all levels
- Contribute to IT policy development and ensure the team operates in line with Easygos security and compliance standards
What you will bring:
Essential
- 5 experience in a technical role eg systems administrator or systems engineer
- 2 minimum proven experience leading an IT service desk or helpdesk team including direct people management
- Strong grasp of service desk operations SLAs CSAT ticket hygiene queue management ITIL and KPI reporting
- Hands-on technical capability across technical support: macOS Windows networking basics SaaS application support
- Experience with the Atlassian suite - specifically JSM
- Familiarity with Google Workspace administration and MDM tooling (e.g. FleetDM InTune)
- Ability to stay calm under pressure triage effectively and lead your team through high-volume periods or incidents
- Strong communication skills you can explain the technical to non-technical stakeholders without losing them
Bonus points if you also have:
- ITIL Foundation certification or equivalent working knowledge of ITIL practices
- Experience in a high-growth fast-paced tech or enterprise business
- Exposure to IT asset management SaaS lifecycle management or procurement
- Comfort with data and reporting able to pull meaningful insights from ticket data and present them clearly
- Awareness of compliance frameworks and how they intersect with IT support operations
Some of the perks of working with us:
Office Perks & Environment
- In-house baristas serving free coffee tea fresh juices and smoothies
- Daily catered breakfast and regular company-wide events
- Snack walls and drink fridges on every floor
- Fun /modern office spaces with pool tables table tennis gaming consoles and an F1 simulator
Wellbeing & Personal Development
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your loved ones
- 9000 courses on our Learning & Development platform
- One paid volunteer day per year
- Weekly Wednesday massages by professional masseuses
Team Connection & Rewards
- Team budgets for lunches and activities to celebrate achievements
- Social sports teams and participation in Corporate Games
- Easygo branded swag
- Birthday and work anniversary gift vouchers plus a chance to win prizes
Events & Experiences
- Company-wide talks with key partners such as Everton FC
- Office visits from big-name streamers
- Meet Ambassadors like Alex Pereira Israel Adesanya
- Ballots for exclusive tickets to events like Formula 1 UFC and more sporting and music events
We believe that the unique contributions of everyone at Easygo are the driver of our success. To make sure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyones perspectives and experiences we never discriminate on the basis of race religion nationality gender identity or expression sexual orientation age or marital veteran or disability status.
Were a global team of dreamers creators and game-changers from every walk of life united by a passion for entertainment that inspires the world.
We believe that the best ideas come from different perspectives so we actively welcome and champion talent from all backgrounds cultures identities and experiences. Whether youre just starting out or bringing decades of experience your unique voice matters here.
About Company
At Easygo, we pride ourselves in building smart, industry leading entertainment products online. Learn more about our games, apps & career opportunities.