Systems Engineer

Apply your skills and experience in a Systems Engineer role with Common Equity Housing Limited (CEHL).

CEHL is Australia’s largest cooperative housing provider. We manage a portfolio of more than 2,000 housing properties throughout Victoria and partner with over 90 co-ops to provide safe, secure, affordable housing to 5,000 co-op members, renters, and the broader community.

CEHL actively promotes the vital role co-operative models can play in changing people’s lives and as an ongoing solution to Victoria’s current housing affordability crisis. We are focused on creating positive outcomes for our member co-operatives.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Systems Engineer will report into the ICT and Business Improvement Manager and be responsible for ensuring efficient delivery of ICT services across the organisation. This role will contribute to maintaining, enhancing the technological environment, fostering a secure and innovative infrastructure.

Key accountabilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Perform day-to-day operations across CEHL’s ICT systems, including security, networks, computers, phones, infrastructure, applications and being able to respond promptly to incidents, troubleshoot issues and minimising service disruptions.
• Identify technical challenges, conduct root-cause analyses and implement effective solutions to maintain high system performance, reliability and prevent recurring issues.
• Supervise and guide contractors and staff, ensuring alignment with CEHL’s ICT policies and standards by providing mentorship, training to support professional development and build team capacity.
• Assist in managing vendor relationships to ensure services are delivered on time, within budget and to the required standard.
• Maintain a security-first approach, safeguarding CEHL’s data and infrastructure against potential threats and ensure compliance with relevant ICT standards, policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with staff members and other departments to provide additional ICT support where needed and contribute to projects and initiatives.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The role will ideally suit an experienced Systems Engineer with a positive can-do attitude. The successful candidate will be able to problem solve, have a proactive work ethic coupled with the following qualifications, experience and attributes.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role (prior experience in the Housing Sector is highly regarded).
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified Professional, Cisco Network Administrator or similar.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of networking practices, the Microsoft ecosystem, including Azure or Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Experience in analysing security incidents and managing User Entity & Behaviour Analytics (UEBA) systems.
• Knowledge and experience in implementing the ASD Essential 8 Cybersecurity Framework.
• Experience delivering and providing ongoing support for Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems and financial solutions.
• Current and valid Driver’s Licence.

Apply Now with your CV and Cover Letter if you are keen to bring your ICT service skills to make a meaningful contribution to the growth of affordable co-operative housing in Victoria.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including police and background checks and provide evidence of a minimum of two vaccinations against COVID-19 or a medical exemption. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will be required to undertake a Police Check and provide a valid Working with Children Check.

CEHL is an Equal Opportunity employer and supports accessible working arrangements for all. People with a disability, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Island people, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.