Senior Desktop Engineer
- The University of Western Australia
- Australia, WA
- Jun 10, 2026
Job Description:
- Play a key role in modernising UWA’s end-user environment.
- Support a diverse university community by delivering high-quality device and application services.
- Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
- Base salary range: $116,262 – $127,078 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.
About the area
UWA is making significant investments in the Information and Technology Services to enable its strategic direction and goals. UWA is also looking to utilise technology advancements to expand its services and create new and innovative teaching and research models.
The redesign of the Infrastructure and Platform Services unit aims to deliver design and operational services through a portfolio comprised of a Network and Platform section and an End User Compute section.
About the opportunity
- Manage and monitor the Universities user device environment including the development, administration, configuration of a standard operating environment in compliance with Essential 8 and Further 5 security standards.
- Manage the monthly desktop operating system patching cycle ensuring devices are patched appropriately in line with policy and best practice.
- Work with University IT teams and other University stakeholders to actively monitor, maintain and manage the desktop environment and applications, resolving incidents and problems, actioning change requests and ensuring delivery of high-quality service to the University.
About you
- Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent competency.
- Demonstrated experience with desktop deployment and management solutions for Windows, Linux and Mac platforms.
- Substantial relevant computing experience in providing support and troubleshooting for teaching and/or research solutions and applications.
- Demonstrated experience in adopting best practice approaches to software development and maintenance, customer support and management of technical knowledge base.
- Powershell scripting and modern device management experience (e.g. Microsoft Intune) essential.
Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. A current National Police Clearance will be required by the successful applicant.
Position description: PD - Senior Desktop Engineer 523547.pdf
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Steven Lim at [email protected]
How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 24 June 2026
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia
About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.
If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at [email protected] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.
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Job Description:
- Play a key role in modernising UWA’s end-user environment.
- Support a diverse university community by delivering high-quality device and application services.
- Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
- Base salary range: $116,262 – $127,078 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.
About the area
UWA is making significant investments in the Information and Technology Services to enable its strategic direction and goals. UWA is also looking to utilise technology advancements to expand its services and create new and innovative teaching and research models.
The redesign of the Infrastructure and Platform Services unit aims to deliver design and operational services through a portfolio comprised of a Network and Platform section and an End User Compute section.
About the opportunity
- Manage and monitor the Universities user device environment including the development, administration, configuration of a standard operating environment in compliance with Essential 8 and Further 5 security standards.
- Manage the monthly desktop operating system patching cycle ensuring devices are patched appropriately in line with policy and best practice.
- Work with University IT teams and other University stakeholders to actively monitor, maintain and manage the desktop environment and applications, resolving incidents and problems, actioning change requests and ensuring delivery of high-quality service to the University.
About you
- Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent competency.
- Demonstrated experience with desktop deployment and management solutions for Windows, Linux and Mac platforms.
- Substantial relevant computing experience in providing support and troubleshooting for teaching and/or research solutions and applications.
- Demonstrated experience in adopting best practice approaches to software development and maintenance, customer support and management of technical knowledge base.
- Powershell scripting and modern device management experience (e.g. Microsoft Intune) essential.
Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. A current National Police Clearance will be required by the successful applicant.
Position description: PD - Senior Desktop Engineer 523547.pdf
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Steven Lim at [email protected]
How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 24 June 2026
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia
About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.
If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at [email protected] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.
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