Senior Systems Administrator

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Senior Systems Administrator

Lead and evolve the technology infrastructure that underpins secure, reliable banking for our customers and employees.

Why join us?

• Take ownership of critical infrastructure across networking, cloud, data centres, virtualisation, backup and security environments.
• Influence the future direction of technology through roadmap development, solution design and infrastructure improvement initiatives.
• Work across a broad and complex technology environment in a highly regulated industry where your expertise makes a genuine impact.
• Join a customer-owned bank with strong community roots, supportive leadership and a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.

About the role

As Senior Systems Administrator, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining, enhancing and securing Hume Bank's core technology infrastructure. Reporting to the Manager IT Infrastructure, you will be responsible for the administration and performance of the Bank's networking, compute, storage, virtualisation, cloud and backup environments.
Working closely with Technology Delivery, End User Computing, Data & Analytics and Cyber teams, you'll provide technical leadership, support complex projects, investigate incidents and contribute to the ongoing stability and scalability of the Bank's technology platforms.
This is a hands-on technical role that combines operational excellence with strategic thinking. You'll identify opportunities to improve capability, manage technology risks, contribute to infrastructure roadmaps and help ensure the Bank remains secure, resilient and future-ready.
If you're passionate about infrastructure, enjoy solving complex technical challenges and want to help shape the future of technology in a growing regional bank, we'd love to hear from you.

What you can expect

• Manage and maintain core infrastructure including networking, data centres, storage, compute, virtualisation, cloud services and backup platforms.
• Support the availability, performance and stability of critical banking systems and technology services.
• Lead infrastructure-related projects, providing technical expertise, solution design and implementation support.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with technology vendors and service providers to ensure optimal service delivery.
• Contribute to technology roadmaps and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen capability and future readiness.
• Support compliance, cyber security, disaster recovery, business continuity and risk management activities.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have demonstrated experience in a senior systems administration, infrastructure or technology operations role.
• Possess strong technical expertise across networking, servers, virtualisation, cloud platforms and enterprise infrastructure technologies.
• Have experience with technologies such as Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure, VMware, Active Directory and PowerShell.
• Bring strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of information security principles, risk management and infrastructure best practices.
• Have experience operating within regulated or compliance-focused environments, ideally within financial services.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders and build strong working relationships across the business.
• Hold relevant tertiary qualifications in Technology, Information Systems or a related discipline (desirable).

About Us

Hume Bank exists to create a secure tomorrow – by connecting people and community through fair and accessible banking.
We're customer-owned, which means our profits go back into better banking – not shareholder returns. We're proud of that. It's what shapes how we show up for our members and for the communities across our home markets in Albury-Wodonga and Geelong.
People who bank with us, stay with us. That trust has been built over decades of showing up locally, reinvesting in the community and genuinely putting members before margin.
We're a regional bank with real agility, real community roots and a commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for our customers and employees. If you want to make a meaningful impact while helping shape the future of banking technology, this is the place to do it.
Our Values are With Respect, Growing Together and Shaping Tomorrow and they're the way we work.
Together, our money has real power. Come build something worth belonging to.

How to apply

If you're excited about a career with Hume Bank, click apply to submit your application or email your application to careers@humebank.com.au.

Applications must contain a resume and cover letter outlining your interest in the position.

Applications close: 6 December 2026

This is a full-time permanent position based at our Head Office in Albury, NSW.
Hume Bank is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to building an inclusive, ethical and diverse workplace where everyone is respected.
If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process or within the role, please contact careers@humebank.com.au.

Our process

• We review all applications against the requirements, creating a shortlist for further review.
• If your application is successful, you may receive an initial screening call to further assess your suitability, before being invited to an interview.
• We conduct two rounds of interviews, with the first interview being held with the reporting manager and a member of our People Team. You may be invited back to a shorter second-round interview with the head of the department.
• We reserve the right to close the job ad early if the right candidate is found prior to the application closure date.
• The final stage is to complete some quick compliance checks, before (hopefully) receiving an offer.

We are committed to providing all applicants with an outcome for their application.