Modern Workplace Operations Analyst

AustralianSuper is the largest superannuation fund in Australia-- in the top 20 largest funds globally and top 50 asset owners globally. 

With more than US $230 billion in current assets under management, and a world-class investment team, AustralianSuper has the appetite and capability to directly invest in large-scale opportunities.

Our New York office is made up of more than 75 colleagues and is expected to grow significantly over the next few years, so when you join, you become a key part of building our culture.

Your new role

Reporting to the Modern Workplace Operations Manager, the Modern Workplace Operations Analyst forms a vital component of the Modern Workplace Operations team. They handle escalated incidents and service requests from first-line support, delving into more complex troubleshooting and fulfilling requests that demand in-depth attention. Their role revolves around delivering top-tier second-line service, effectively resolving user issues that surpass the scope of first-line support or other Operations Teams.  

In addition to their troubleshooting skills, the Modern Workplace Operations Analyst play a pivotal role in collaborating with third-party vendors as necessary, conducting root-cause analyses, strategizing and executing change requests, enriching the knowledgebase, and progressively enhancing the skills of the first-line team.  

As AustralianSuper transitions into a global model, establishing offices across Europe, Asia, and the US, a heightened emphasis on 24 x 7 support capability emerges. The Modern Workplace Operations Analyst may find themselves engaged in after-hours on-call support to accommodate this evolving landscape.  

The successful applicant should be a motivated and passionate technical all-rounder, possessing strong communication skills, foundational technical knowledge, adaptability, and a patient attitude for effectively diagnosing and resolving customer issues, while also contributing to a collaborative team environment that thrives in the ever-evolving technology landscape. 

This is a position based on-site at 1251 Avenues of the Americas, with a hybrid work schedule. 

Key Responsibilities

Customer Service and Engagement  

• Provide technical support services across the Funds end user compute (EUC), M365 and infrastructure services.  

• Drive resolution of escalated, technically complex Service Requests, updating procedures accordingly.  

• Take ownership of specific products, technologies, or requests, documenting procedures and training team members.  

• Effectively communicate with users using multiple channels, providing clarity on assigned incidents and service requests.  

• Explain IT policies, processes, and standards in a user-friendly, business-oriented manner.  

• Understand and explain the business implications of service disruptions and unique requests.  

• Deliver exceptional customer service, recording interactions meticulously in the Enterprise ITSM system.  

• Assist the Service Desk and Operations teams, ensuring fulfillment of Service Requests within defined processes and service levels.  

• Monitor and report on Service Request progress, acting as a liaison between customers, Technology Services, and external vendors.  

• Proactively contribute to team improvement, exhibit teamwork and remain positive when challenged.  

Incident Management, Problem & Change Management  

• Support Service Desk and Operations Teams, ensuring adherence to agreed processes for Incident resolution.   

• Analyse and swiftly address escalated Incidents, leveraging technical expertise and coordination with vendors when needed.   

• Coordinate escalation and resolution efforts with internal teams and external vendors.  

• Identify potential problems and assist Problem Manager in adhering to process and service level agreements.  

• Log potential change requests and actively contribute to the change process by reviewing technical implementation and test plans.   

• Take ownership of change implementations when necessary.  

Projects & IT Operations support  

• Provide technical expertise to IT projects and initiatives.  

• Assist with other aspects of business-as-usual IT operations as required, including but not limited to hardware and software rollouts, upgrades and new deployments, etc.  

• Assist with other duties as directed. 

Stakeholder Management   

• Nurture and maintain internal relationships across all levels of the Fund.  

• Proactively keep stakeholders up to date on key issues or escalations.  

Governance and Compliance  

• Operate and make decisions according to the Fund’s Policies, Standards and Procedures.   

• Ensure appropriate and relevant governance structures, policies and processes are followed, and advocate for continuous improvement to these.

What we’re looking for 

Culture is key at AustralianSuper, and we are looking for someone who is a team player that enjoys working in a high performing collaborative team. 

Essential:  

• Minimum 3 years of IT support experience.  

• Strong understanding of ITIL processes, including Incident, Service Request, Problem, and Change Management.  

• Advanced technical proficiency and troubleshooting skills across a range of user-facing technologies such as   

  • Windows 10/11 desktop environment,   

  • M365 suite,   

  • Microsoft Active Directory & Azure Active Directory,  

  • DNS Administration,   

  • Infrastructure service, and 

  • business applications.  

• Proficiency with service desk tools and CMDB maintenance.  

• Capability to measure KPIs and customer satisfaction.  

Desirable:  

• Windows server support experience.  

• Expertise in one or more of the above listed technologies.  

• Microsoft Power Platform including Power Apps and Power Automate. 

• AI competency including Copilot, Copilot Studio. 

• PowerShell scripting. 

• Package and deploy applications via SCCM and Intune. 

• Experience in patching and maintaining EUC environments.  

• Experience with MDM and MAM services. 

• Experience with change management. 

• Familiarity with Financial Services industry.  

• ITIL Foundation certification.  

• MCP or recognized technical certification.  

• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Information Technology or relevant TAFE qualifications.  

• Preferred: Advanced Microsoft certification (MCSA, MCSE).  

Personal Attributes:  

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.  

• Effective communication with technical and non-technical users.  

• Clear and persuasive articulation.  

• Dedicated to superior customer service.  

• Collaborative, responsible, and team oriented.  

• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage priorities under pressure.

Pay transparency notice 

The compensation range for this position is $120,000 to $140,000 (this is based on full-time hours, located in New York City). The pay offered may vary depending on job related knowledge, skills, and experience and refers to the amount AustralianSuper is willing to pay at the time of posting.

Life at AustralianSuper

At AustralianSuper, we truly care about our colleagues. We know work and life are intertwined, that’s why we support the diverse needs of everyone and have policies that enable us all to thrive and be truly flexible. We ensure diversity is celebrated for the opportunity it provides us all to learn and grow, and ultimately to deliver better outcomes for members. 

As we collaborate with colleagues across multiple time zones flexibility in work hours are both a requirement and opportunity for this role.

We offer great benefits, including generous 401(K) matching, health insurance and promote a blended working environment in which all roles can flex, and we’re happy to discuss what this looks like for you.

We are committed to supporting our diverse workforce in a way that is inclusive and embraces diversity in all its forms. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role, please let our recruitment team know.

What’s next

Apply now, if you share our values of Energy, Integrity, Generosity of Spirit and Excellent Outcomes and would like the opportunity to work in a challenging, growing and rapidly evolving team to deliver outstanding results.

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