WHO WE ARE

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria (RBGV) employs over 240 staff overseeing two beautiful world-class gardens, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne and Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne. The organisation fosters an understanding and appreciation for plants and the natural world through arts and culture and education programs, world-leading scientific research, plant conservation programs, and promotes health and wellbeing in nature. For further information please visit https://www.rbg.vic.gov.au/

We are seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to lead and manage the IT team, ensuring the smooth operation of IT and communication systems. This role involves designing and managing IT infrastructure to meet organisational needs, monitoring system performance, and troubleshooting complex issues. You will focus on reducing operational risk, improving server availability, and managing disaster recovery for ICT systems. In addition to overseeing the installation of system software updates, you will evaluate emerging technologies and contribute to long-term IT strategies. You will provide 1st to 4th level support to staff, manage operational budgets, and act as a business partner to other divisions, offering expert IT advice. Compliance with relevant regulations and ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive information are also key aspects of this role.