IT Administrator

About us

At Motherson, we’re committed to advancing your career and leveraging your talents globally. Featured on TIME’s World’s Best Companies list, we specialise in manufacturing, engineering, and assembly, delivering full system solutions across industries. With a focus on innovation, quality, and sustainability, we strive to be a globally preferred sustainable solutions provider while fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace.

MEPL is a leading manufacturer of rubber compounds and components, servicing industries including transport, mining, construction, manufacturing, and industrial applications.

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented System Administrator to join our team. The primary responsibility of this role is to support and maintain our organization’s IT infrastructure, ensuring seamless operations across servers, networks, user accounts, and security systems. This is an exciting opportunity for a tech-savvy individual to contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Server Management: Perform backups and restorations, manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls, and oversee printer installations and configurations.

• Desktop Systems: Handle software installations, remote access, equipment setup and decommissioning, and resolve hardware/software issues. Provide basic programming support for tools like Access and Word Macros, and identify training needs for users.

• Network Maintenance: Maintain routers, switches, network connections, and external access. Coordinate cabling and patch lead installations.

• Help Desk Support: Provide phone and email support to users and liaise with corporate IT to resolve issues.

• QAD System Management: Maintain user and menu access, and coordinate technical changes with corporate IT.

• Other Duties: Ensure a clean and organized computer facility, coordinate hardware repairs, maintain hardware/software/license registers, document system configurations, and assist in developing IT policies and capital budgets.

About you

You are a proactive and solutions-focused IT professional who enjoys problem-solving and working across a broad range of technologies.

You will ideally bring:

• Experience in IT support, systems administration, or infrastructure support.

• Knowledge of Windows Server and/or Linux environments.

• Understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP.

• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.

• The ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.

• Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V would be highly regarded.

Why Join Us?

• Work within a global manufacturing business with strong long-term stability.

• Gain exposure to a broad range of technologies, systems, and projects.

• Opportunity to travel interstate and work across different sites, expanding your technical and operational experience.

• Be involved in important upgrade projects and critical IT initiatives that directly support business performance.

• Enjoy variety beyond day-to-day support work through infrastructure upgrades and project activities.

• Minimum three-hour call-out payment for after-hours support, recognising your contribution and time.

• Supportive team environment with opportunities for growth and development.

What's Next

If you are looking for a hands-on IT role with variety, technical exposure, and opportunities to grow within a global organisation, we would like to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume and take the next step in your IT career with MEPL.