ICT Systems Engineer

About CEM

Christian Education Ministries (CEM) is a protestant non-denominational, Christian Education organisation, whose mission is to develop each and every student to be equipped spiritually, academically, socially and physically to flourish into their full potential, and be a positive influence on the world around them. CEM is wholeheartedly committed to excellence in education so that students are “well known, well loved, and well taught” by dedicated trained Christian staff.

CEM is a growing network, with 17 schools (including the Australian Christian College schools) and 3 early learning centres, in 5 states, and is also the largest non-government Distance Education and home schooling provider in Australia.

About the Role

The Systems Engineer is responsible for providing systems administration, technical support, ongoing maintenance and enhancement for CEM’s business systems to meet service standards and operational requirements and support improved reliability, functionality and performance.

The position oversees the daily operations at the school while engaging in high-level collaborative projects across CEM. This dual focus ensures that immediate operational needs are met while also driving long-term initiatives that enhance system performance that align with organisational goals.

Key accountabilities:

• Oversee system monitoring and analysis, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and escalation to ensure maximum availability and functionality, optimising system performance to meet user demand.
• Provide second level support to CEM's systems to maintain normal business operations.
• Conduct routine maintenance on databases and platforms of core business systems to minimise service disruptions and ensure continuous operational service delivery.
• Monitor and evaluate system performance to ensure application integrations are available to meet changing environmental priorities and stakeholder needs.
• Lead and coordinate high-level ICT projects in collaboration with the CEM team, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and successful project delivery within timelines and budgets.
• Maintain good release management practices, including preparing and documenting detailed code comments and comprehensive release notes, to ensure accurate and up-to-date systems documentation.
• Collect and analyse operational data to identify areas for improvement and support informed decision-making.

• Maintain relationships with stakeholders, representing CEM as needed and ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support CEM's goals and objectives.

This full-time role will commence as soon as possible.

Applications deadline 25 July 2025.

• Tertiary qualifications in information technology, computer science, project management or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in Systems Administration.
• Devout commitment to live and work in accordance with the Christian Faith and its values.
• Hold and maintain a valid Working with Children Check.
• Hold and maintain a valid unrestricted drivers’ licence for use in NSW/Australia.

CEM employees can access a range of staff benefits, including:

• Great role for someone looking to advance their IT career in the education sector.
• EAP program with free counselling sessions
• Employee benefits program with 15-50% off leading retail brands
• Salary sacrificing options.
• Grow in your faith, skills and experience.
• Being part of an authentic faith community that shares regular devotions and prayer.