Location Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Category Support Services Job Type Full time Job Id R2126511 Posted Date 07/30/2026
Title:
Global Tier 1 Service Desk Technician
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The Opportunity:
The Service Desk Technician I (Tier 1) serves as the first point of contact for end users across a global, follow-the-sun IT Service Desk. This role provides first-line technical support for account administration, hardware, software, access, and authentication issues while ensuring incidents and service requests are managed effectively through established IT service management processes.
The ideal candidate is customer-focused, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced support environment. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, adherence to service levels, accurate ticket documentation, and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and end users across multiple regions, time zones, and cultures.
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity based in Canberra, with a hybrid working arrangement.
Responsibilities:
- Provide first-level technical support to internal and external customers via phone, chat and ticketing systems, resolving hardware, software, account and access-related issues within agreed service levels.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve Tier 1 technical issues using established procedures, knowledge articles and standard operating practices.
- Support user account administration, password resets and multi-factor authentication (MFA) requests.
- Create, manage and resolve incidents and service requests within ServiceNow, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with ITIL processes and service level agreements (SLAs).
- Escalate complex issues to Tier 2 or Tier 3 support teams, providing comprehensive troubleshooting information to support timely resolution.
- Deliver a high standard of customer service by communicating technical information clearly and professionally to users with varying levels of technical knowledge.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of support processes, knowledge articles, documentation and self-service resources.
- Collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders across multiple locations to support service delivery and major incident response.
Participate in ongoing training and professional development to maintain technical knowledge and service excellence.
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As the ideal candidate you will bring:
Essential
- Experience in a service desk, help desk, technical support or customer service environment.
- Experience using ServiceNow or a similar IT service management (ITSM) platform.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems and Microsoft 365 applications.
- Familiarity with Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, password management and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
- Experience using remote support tools and collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams.
- Strong customer service, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities while working independently and as part of a team.
- Availability to work a rotating 24x7 roster, including nights, weekends and public holidays.
Desirable
- Certificate, diploma or associate degree in Information Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent technical training.
- CompTIA A+, ITIL 4 Foundation, HDI Customer Service Representative (CSR) or other relevant technical certifications.
- Experience supporting users in a large enterprise or multi-region environment.
What we will offer you:
- A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
- Flexible working
- Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
- Paid parental leave
- Income protection
- Corporate rewards
- Salary packaging/Novated leasing
- Employee stock purchase plans
- Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance
- Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways
If you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s get started. Apply Now!
Please note. Shortlisting will take place as applications are received, therefore the advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.
As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.
Notice to Third Parties/Recruitment Agencies: KBR Australia does not accept unsolicited resumes or any liability associated with fees or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties who have not been engaged directly on this job opportunity. Candidates interested in applying are welcome to submit their application online.
