Public Sector People (PSP) are currently partnering with a local council in Melbourne’s northern suburbs to recruit an experienced Systems Engineer for a temporary full-time contract position. Role : Systems Engineer Hours : 38 hours per week Contract : 1st July – 20th November 2025 Pay Rate : $85 per hour super Location : Northern Suburbs of Melbourne About the Role: Our client is seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to ensure their IT infrastructure, including network, telephony, and server systems are running efficiently and securely. You’ll play a key role in maintaining and improving IT operations and documentation, supporting third-level helpdesk requests, and managing disaster recovery processes. Key Responsibilities: Provide 3rd-level support for escalated technical issues related to database systems, networking, and PC applications Maintain and enhance system documentation, configuration guides, operational instructions, and related policies and procedures Manage and support external site connectivity including internet and remote access, ensuring reliability and security across multiple locations Implement and maintain the IT Disaster Recovery Plan, including contributing to improvements and leading annual DR testing exercises Support and maintain IT’s server infrastructure including Active Directory, Windows Servers (2016–2022), Microsoft Exchange, Citrix, VMware, and SAN environments Participate in change management processes to ensure smooth rollouts and minimal disruption to services Assist the Infrastructure Coordinator with developing strategies, policies and system improvements aligned with organisational goals About You: Previous experience in a similar Systems Engineer role, ideally within local government or a related sector (education, NFP, or healthcare) Tertiary qualifications in computer science, information systems, or related field Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft environments including server and desktop operating systems, O365, SCCM, and SCOM Familiarity with scripting (PowerShell, VBScript), SQL Server, and network troubleshooting Familiarity with budgeting practices Excellent communication and documentation skills with a collaborative and proactive approach Please select the 'APPLY button to submit your application. Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.