Integrated Solutions Systems Administrator

Integrated Solutions Systems Administrator

For over 150 years, our schools, colleges, early learning centres and out of school care programs, have been an integral part of education in Western Australia. Together we form the state’s second-largest education provider, with more than 84,500 students relying on our nearly 14,000 dedicated staff each day. We are committed to fostering an environment where every child can achieve their full potential, and our office teams support schools to do exactly that.

We are currently seeking a full time one year fixed term Integrated Solutions System Administrator to join our team!

The Role

The Integrated Solutions Systems Administrator is responsible for the administration, configuration, and controlled change of CEWA’s business applications and supporting platforms. This includes core systems, integrated third party applications, and newly introduced solutions.

The role supports applications including Paperly, Wonde, Power Platform solutions, and other current and future systems, and may also assist with configuration of Dynamics 365 CE–based solutions where required.

The primary accountabilities for this role include but are not limited to:

Systems Administration & Configuration

• Administer, configure and maintain CEWA business applications and platforms, including SaaS solutions.

• Manage system configuration, reference data, user access.

• Apply consistent administration and governance practices across multiple applications, regardless of platform or vendor.

• Engage with vendors to understand configuration options, platform capabilities, limitations, and upcoming changes.

• Assist with configuration of Dynamics 365 CE–based solutions where required, under the guidance of specialist and development roles.

• Provide technical expertise in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of Level 3 and above issues

Requirements Capture & Change Support

• Manage and deliver project work related to system enhancements, implementations, and integrations, including requirements gathering, solution design, and change management.

• Support the assessment of change impacts across systems and processes.

• Coordinate user verification and sign-off to ensure changes meet business expectations before release.

Testing & Release Coordination

• Support the development and maintenance of test scripts for supported systems.

• Coordinate and support testing activities for configuration changes, system updates, and new implementations.

• Assist in the execution of testing and regression testing

• Support the controlled movement of changes through environments and into production in line with agreed change and release practices.

Cross-System Collaboration & Support

• Act as a technical lead for allocated projects, collaborating with stakeholders, vendors, and internal teams to deliver system improvements and integrations.

• Assist with onboarding of new systems, schools, or user groups, including configuration.

Documentation & Knowledge Sharing

• Maintain clear system configuration documentation.

• Contribute to internal knowledge bases to support consistent support and administration practices.

• Support training and knowledge transfer.

Benefits of the role

• A competitive salary: Level J on the CEWA salary scale [$135,280 - $151,474 per annum, full-time rate] plus superannuation.
• Additional paid leave during office closures over Christmas and Easter.
• Free onsite parking.
• Corporate health insurance discounts.
• Access to the Fitness Passport program.
• Employee Assistance Program: access confidential counselling and wellbeing support for yourself and your family.
• Ongoing professional learning opportunities to support further education.
• Flexible work arrangements, where operationally appropriate.
• Wellbeing initiatives including annual flu vaccinations and workplace health checks.

Selection Criteria

A. ESSENTIAL:

1. Prepared to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties.

2. Substantial technical experience in administering, configuring, and supporting business applications, including SaaS or cloud-based platforms

3. Proven ability to lead and deliver project work across multiple systems, including requirement gathering, solution design and implementation.

4. Experience developing and maintaining test scripts and supporting testing for system changes, updates, or new implementations

5. Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for complex system issues.

6. Demonstrated experience supporting controlled changes through environments and into production.

7. Strong aptitude for learning new systems quickly and working confidently with unfamiliar applications and vendors.

8. Developed communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with support staff, specialists, developers, vendors, and business stakeholders.

9. Experience maintaining system configuration documentation and contributing to shared knowledge bases or support materials.

10. Commitment to ongoing professional development

B. HIGHLY DESIRABLE:

1. Experience working with Microsoft technologies such as Dynamics 365 CE, Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate), or related business platform

2. Completion of, or demonstrated ability to work towards, relevant certifications such as: • Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant (PL-200)

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Functional Consultant certifications (e.g. MB-230, MB-240, MB-280)

• ITIL 4 Foundation

3. Experience working within, or supporting, education or large complex organisations.

4. Experience leading or supporting system implementation and integration projects, including configuration, testing, and user readiness activities

Information for Applicants

To access a copy of the Position Description please click here: Position Description 

Interested applicants should submit:

• A cover letter briefly addressing the selection criteria.
• A curriculum vitae outlining their employment history, qualifications and certifications and be able to provide a minimum of two professional references.

The successful applicant will need to provide:

• National criminal history check as issued by the Department of Education WA.
• 100 points of identification

Applications for this role close no later than 5pm Thursday 25 June 2026. We reserve the right to close the advertisement early if a suitable candidate is identified. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

If you require support with submitting your application, please contact our Talent Advisors at careers@cewa.edu.au. Applications can be submitted by clicking apply and uploading your application to our website. Please note that applications will not be accepted via email.

All employees of Catholic Education Western Australia are required to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties. Catholic Education Western Australia also encourages applications from people of all cultural backgrounds, First Nations people, and individuals with disabilities or medical conditions who meet the requirements of the position. To be eligible to apply, you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.