Systems Admin

IT Support Engineer - Mining - DIDO From Townsville

Your new company

A leading Townsville-based mining organisation with operations in the greater Townsville region is seeking an IT Support Engineer to work on a DIDO (Drive-In, Drive-Out) basis.


Your new role

  • Your new role will see you work within this small but dedicated multidisciplinary IT Support Team to work on the site’s systems and networking infrastructure.
  • The projects on-site involve Cisco network hardware refreshes, upgrading purpose-built-on prem data centres, virtualisation maintenance (VMware/vCenter), Windows Server deployments and resolving Windows 10 tickets, to name a few. Overall, these projects will see you design, build and maintain the current and new IT/network infrastructure alongside managing vendors, suppliers and others (project dependent) to meet the IT leaderships roadmap.
  • The successful candidate will have a strong background in heavy industry, mining experience advantageous. We are seeking a strong, autonomous, all-round IT Systems engineer with experience across a range of hardware platforms, the Microsoft Eco system and networking technologies in large enterprise level environments.
  • The working hours (and conditions) for this role are on a DIDO (Drive-In, Drive-Out) basis from Townsville (roughly an hour and a half drive) on 8:6 rosters (8 days on, 6 days off). Once on-site, all accommodation and meals are paid for and supplied by the organisation.
  • You will work on a Wed-Wed roster, working the hours of 6am-6pm. Travel paid included as your first day rostered on site.

What you'll need to succeed

You will need experience/knowledge of the following:
  • The Microsoft ecosystem – Windows Servers and Desktop OS (such as Windows Server 2019, 2016, 2012 R2, Windows 10, etc), Microsoft 365, SCCM, etc
  • Configuration of networking/infrastructure platforms (Switches, Routers, Access Points, etc)
  • Hardware (Desktops, Laptops, Mobile Devices etc) maintenance and deployment/rollouts
  • Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Technical mindset
  • Working with individuals across all levels of an organisation
  • Working in the mining sector as a bonus
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills
  • Full Australian working rights


What you'll get in return

You will be offered a DIDO contract role, paying competitive rates. This is an initial 6-month engagement, with the opportunity to extend pending site requirements. You will be required to pass a pre-employment medical and police check prior to commencing. Random drug and alcohol tests are conducted on site.


What you need to do now


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Summary

Job Type
Contract
Industry
Technology & Internet Services
Location
QLD - Townsville
Specialism
Technology
Ref:
2990037
Closing date
30 Apr 2026

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Alabama Brown, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Brisbane
Level 45, One One One Eagle St, 111 Eagle Street

Telephone: 0732433031

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