Systems Engineer

Title: Systems Engineer

Location: Perth Australia

Full time

Job Description:

• Work across hybrid infrastructure spanning Azure, Microsoft 365, virtualisation and end-user device management
• Broad, hands-on role across L3 support, endpoint environments, automation and system optimisation
• Opportunity to take ownership, operate autonomously and make a meaningful impact

About the team

The Group Technology Team at Wesfarmers is dedicated to driving innovation and delivering impactful solutions through the use of cutting-edge technology, automation, and data-driven insights.

Our team is structured into four main streams: Technology Operations, Strategy and Delivery, Cyber Security and AI. Each stream plays a crucial role in maintaining high availability, reliability, and performance of our technology services, overseeing technology projects that support long-term business objectives, and ensuring the security of our digital assets.

We are committed to fostering a collaborative environment where team members can thrive and contribute to the company's strategic goals.

What you'll do

This role plays a key part in ensuring the stability, performance and continuous improvement of our IT environment.

As a Systems Engineer, you will work across both core infrastructure and end-user device environments, supporting a modern, hybrid workplace through a combination of cloud platforms, virtualisation and enterprise mobility tools.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is comfortable operating independently, with the confidence to navigate ambiguity and respond effectively when issues arise.

Working with others in Group Technology including the Technology Systems Lead, Service Desk, and Infrastructure teams, you will:

• Support and maintain core infrastructure across on-premise and cloud environments
• Manage platforms including Microsoft 365, Azure and VMware
• Act as a third-line escalation point for complex incidents across infrastructure, cloud and applications
• Drive deployment, patching and vulnerability remediation activities
• Support and enhance disaster recovery and backup processes (including tools such as Commvault)
• Manage and optimise end-user device environments across Intune and Jamf and MDM platforms
• Support device fleet management, policy enforcement, provisioning and lifecycle management of end-user devices
• Improve the performance, security and user experience of endpoint environments
• Contribute to system improvements, automation and optimisation initiatives
• Maintain clear documentation and improve support processes to reduce recurring incidents
• Partner closely with Technology and business stakeholders to deliver reliable and fit-for-purpose solutions

About you

You're a well-rounded Systems Engineer with strong fundamentals, practical experience, and the ability to operate with a high level of ownership.

Ideally you arrive with:

• Experience working across hybrid infrastructure environments
• Strong capability in Microsoft 365, Azure and virtualisation (VMware)
• Exposure to AWS and broader cloud environments is beneficial
• Hands-on experience with endpoint management / MDM tools (Intune, Jamf or similar)
• Strong understanding of managing device fleets, policies, patching and endpoint security
• Solid grounding in backups, disaster recovery and system resilience
• Proven ability across deployment, patching and vulnerability management
• Strong troubleshooting capability across L2/L3 environments
• Comfort working autonomously, with sound judgement and accountability
• Mature communication skills and a willingness to engage with stakeholders

About Wesfarmers

As one of Australia's largest listed companies, we're proud of our longstanding contribution to Australians. We continually reinvent ourselves and invest in the businesses we own and operate, including leading retailers like Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Priceline. We also have an online offering, including OnePass and the Group shared data asset.

Our work doesn't stop there, we operate in the industrials sector which supplies the nation with chemicals, energy and fertilisers, and industrial and safety products. We also participate in an integrated lithium joint venture, including the operation of a mine and concentrator and the development of a refinery.

Join the team at Corporate Office which provides support and advice across the Wesfarmers Group

The Corporate Office provides corporate services and support to the autonomous businesses within the Wesfarmers Group, enabling the achievement of Group objectives.

It leads capital allocation and portfolio management for the Group and focuses on leveraging and enhancing the Group's reputation to support attraction and retention of talent, securing investment opportunities and maintaining a low-cost of capital.

To do this, we need great people, working together and role modelling our values and ways of working.

Our culture

We're results-focused, and we're a business that cares. Here we are less about titles and more about everyone playing a valuable role. We provide autonomy and space with freedom to operate, quickly learning from mistakes because we know they are part of the way forward. We're curious, open minded, and collaborative. And although we're thought leaders, we're humble, and willing to share knowledge and learn from one another.

We know that diversity fosters greater innovation and better customer connection, so we strive to create an inclusive and diverse work environment.