Job title

Systems Engineer

Your role

At Allens, our business teams are also specialists in their field, using their unique knowledge and expertise to solve critical client and business challenges. We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join our IT Applications team. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing, supporting, and upgrading our portfolio of enterprise applications, both on-premise and cloud-based systems.

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity. Hybrid working (60% in the office) is how we work however flexibility matters at Allens. If you are seeking hybrid working or are looking for flexibility in your work, we would be happy to discuss what arrangements would work best for you.

* This role can be based in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane.

Key responsibilities

• Implementing new enterprise applications that align with the strategic objectives of the firm.
• Providing ongoing support for all operational aspects of the firm's enterprise applications.
• Planning and executing upgrades for existing enterprise applications to enhance functionality and improve user experience.
• Managing both on-premise and cloud-based systems ensuring their optimal performance and security.
• Collaborating closely with various stakeholders including vendors, internal teams, and end-users to troubleshoot and resolve application issues.
• Developing technical documentation such as system configurations, procedures, process maps.
• Maintaining a thorough understanding of emerging technologies relevant to the firm's application ecosystems.

About you

You will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
• Proven experience as an IT Systems Engineer within a large-scale organization.
• Extensive knowledge in enterprise application implementation, support, upgrades along with on-premise and cloud-based systems management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues promptly.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical information.
• Experience in a professional services environment will be highly valued

Your development

In joining Allens, you will receive unparalleled learning and development opportunities. You will be challenged, supported and guided as you learn and develop, and will be encouraged to grow. We foster greatness and will coach and support you to meet your goals and aspirations.

Our perks

Our benefits include:

• Financial: market competitive fixed remuneration; salary continuance insurance, employee recruitment referral program, discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets, health and travel insurance, charity matched funding program.
• Health and wellbeing: fully subsidised gym memberships, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, in-house snacks and catered meals, subsidised sporting and social activities, emergency childcare, Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families and regular wellbeing sessions with our in-house consulting Psychologist.
• Flexibility: hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions, equipment to support working from home.
• Leave: ability to purchase additional annual leave, access to an enhanced, inclusive and flexible parental leave policy – 26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees and high quality executive coaching to support the transition.
• Recognition: team based recognition including social activities and contribution based recognition activities, and annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people.

Allens is also proud to invest in our communities, giving you the opportunity to make a difference through our work on reconciliation, the environment and other social justice issues as well as our workplace giving and volunteering programs.

About Allens

Allens is a leading international law firm with a proud 200-year heritage of shaping the future for our clients, our people and the communities in which we work. From playing a pioneering role in the development of legislation and regulatory frameworks in the Asian region, to acting on numerous 'firsts' across a range of industry and community issues, it is in our DNA to make a difference and help shape what our world looks like. Our alliance with Linklaters connects our clients and teams with an international network of legal leaders that spans 41 offices in 26 countries. We value personal growth and career progression equally. Through our in-depth career coaching, focus on innovation, and international secondment program, we aim to create future leaders in the legal industry.

How to apply?

We'd love to hear from you so please click "apply now"! If you would like to find out more, please visit "This is Allens" or listen to our Allens Confidential podcast to hear real stories from real people about life at Allens. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Zahra NowrouzTafreshi, Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant: [email protected]

At Allens, our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our people's differences across gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural backgrounds, First Nations communities, and family and caring arrangements. If you require adjustments to fully participate in our application process, please contact us at [email protected]. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align, please express your interest by emailing us at [email protected]. The right role for you might be just around the corner!