NCS Australia

Information Technology And Services

ITApplicationSystemsAdministrator

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“IT Application Systems Administrator at NCS Australia. Skills: Application administration, Operational management, Stakeholder engagement. Lead administration and operational management of enterprise applications. Manage application deployments, upgrades, patches, and configurations”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure business-critical applications remain secure, stable, resilient; Align with organisational technology standards, operational requirements, and service delivery objectives; Maintain and improve application performance and service availability; Effectively support evolving business and technology needs; Minimise service disruption

Industry & Context.

Information Technology And Services
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting and resolution of complex application and environment issues; Risk management; Incident resolution

Eligibility Requirements

Baseline Security Clearance or able to obtain clearance, Work rights for Australia, Willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Extensive experience managing enterprise application environments, Experience supporting large-scale ICT delivery and operational programs, Troubleshooting capability, Stakeholder engagement capability, Experience with environment management, Experience with deployments, Experience with operational resilience, Excellent communication skills, Excellent leadership skills, Excellent documentation skills, Previous experience of working within Federal Government or on Federal government projects, Baseline Security Clearance or able to obtain clearance

Nice to Have

Knowledge of operational governance, Knowledge of ITIL, Knowledge of support processes

What You'll Do.

Lead administration and operational management of enterprise applications

Manage application deployments

Provide strategic guidance on application management and support

Coordinate troubleshooting and resolution of complex issues

Collaborate with teams to maintain operational stability

Monitor application performance

Ensure systems comply with organisational standards

Develop and maintain operational procedures and documentation

Evaluate new technologies and enhancement opportunities

Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies

Drive continuous improvement initiatives

Support change management

Mentor operational support staff

Provide strategic operational leadership and technical governance

Influence organisational standards and frameworks

Lead complex operational and application management initiatives

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Works collaboratively with infrastructure teams, architects, developers, vendors, operational support teams, and business stakeholders; Collaborate with delivery teams, vendors, infrastructure teams, and support functions

Communication Scope

Excellent communication skills

Process & Methodology

Deployment coordination, Change management, Release management

Full Job Description

At NCS Australia, we believe in doing technology services better. Our commitment to quality, focus on people, and willingness to challenge traditional thinking set us apart. Our team brings this belief to life by partnering with our clients and communities to make tomorrow together. We are committed to creating an environment that prioritises innovation, collaboration, and purposeful work. Our diverse team is empowered to make a meaningful impact with curiosity, creativity and resilience to shape better outcomes. Join us and accept the challenge of creating a better tomorrow. The IT Application Systems Administrator is responsible for the strategic administration, support, optimisation, and governance of enterprise application environments across large-scale ICT programs. The role ensures business-critical applications remain secure, stable, resilient, and aligned with organisational technology standards, operational requirements, and service delivery objectives. The position operates across complex multi-environment platforms and works collaboratively with infrastructure teams, architects, developers, vendors, operational support teams, and business stakeholders to maintain and improve application performance and service availability. The role provides authoritative technical advice on application lifecycle management, environment strategy, deployment coordination, operational support, and system enhancement activities. The IT Application Systems Administrator also contributes to operational governance, risk management, incident resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure enterprise systems can effectively support evolving business and technology needs. The role requires strong operational leadership, stakeholder engagement capability, and the ability to manage competing priorities across large and complex ICT environments. Key Responsibilities * Lead the administration and operational management of enterprise applications across development, test,

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