At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide second-line IT support and solve complex technical issues for a global team.
- Company: Join Mission Aviation Fellowship, a leader in humanitarian aviation and technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional growth, and the chance to make a real-world impact.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for mentorship and collaboration.
- Why this job: Use your IT skills to support life-changing missions in isolated communities worldwide.
- Qualifications: 4+ years in IT support, experience with Microsoft 365, and strong troubleshooting skills.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Use Your IT Skills to Help Change Lives Around the World. Technology may not fly the aircraft, but it helps keep our mission in the air. Every day, Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) relies on technology to connect remote teams, support life-saving flights, protect critical systems, and enable our staff to serve some of the world's most isolated communities. We’re looking for an experienced IT Support Engineer (Level 2) to join our global IT team. If you’re passionate about technology, enjoy solving complex technical problems, and want your work to have a lasting impact beyond the office, we’d love to hear from you.
Who Are We? Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) has been bringing help, hope, and healing to isolated communities for more than 80 years. Operating over 116 aircraft across more than 30 countries, we use aviation and technology to overcome barriers that prevent people accessing healthcare, education, disaster relief, and the Gospel. Whether transporting patients for emergency medical care, supporting humanitarian organisations, or delivering essential supplies, our mission exists because dedicated people behind the scenes make it possible. Technology is a vital part of that mission.
Location: Office Based Role - Cairns, Australia. NOTE: Applicants must have the current, legal right to work in Australia. Acceptance of and adherence to MAF’s purpose, vision and values is an essential condition of employment. Criminal history check will also be completed as part of the process.
Responsibilities
- Providing technical support across Microsoft 365, Azure Active Directory, endpoint devices, networking, and collaboration platforms.
- Investigating and resolving escalated technical issues while delivering an exceptional support experience.
- Supporting cybersecurity, identity and access management, and endpoint compliance.
- Assisting with system upgrades, deployments, and global IT projects.
- Creating and maintaining technical documentation and knowledge articles.
- Working closely with colleagues around the world to continually improve our IT services.
- Mentoring junior team members and sharing knowledge across the global support team.
- Helping ensure our technology remains reliable, secure, and ready to support mission operations wherever MAF serves.
You’ll work alongside talented colleagues across multiple countries who value collaboration, knowledge sharing, innovation, and serving one another well. We believe in investing in our people, encouraging professional growth, and creating an environment where everyone can contribute and thrive. As part of our One Team, One Mission culture, you’ll play an important role in supporting the technology that keeps our aircraft flying, our staff connected, and our programmes serving some of the world’s most remote and isolated communities. One Team. One Mission. Endless impact.
Applications close 31st Oct, with the successful candidate expected to commence asap.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum 4 years' experience in IT support or systems administration
- Experience supporting Microsoft 365, Azure, Active Directory, Windows environments, and endpoint management
- Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and customer service skills
- Strong spoken and written English
Highly Regarded
- Microsoft, Azure, Cisco, CompTIA, VMware, or ITIL certifications
- Experience supporting cloud and hybrid environments
- Networking knowledge including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and firewalls
- Experience with Intune, MS Defender, Jira/Confluence
- PowerShell or Python scripting
- Experience supporting international, mission, or not-for-profit organisations
Ready to Use Your IT Skills for Something Bigger? If you’re looking for more than just another support role, this is your opportunity to combine technical excellence with meaningful purpose. Join a global team that’s using technology to help deliver help, hope, and healing to some of the world’s most isolated communities.
IT Support Engineer (L2) – Cairns employer: UNAVAILABLE
At Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF), we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values both technical expertise and personal growth. Located in the beautiful Mareeba region of Far North Queensland, our work culture is built on teamwork, safety, and a commitment to serving isolated communities through aviation. As a Maintenance Operations Supervisor, you'll not only lead a dedicated engineering team but also have the unique opportunity to mentor the next generation of aviation professionals, all while contributing to meaningful missions that make a real difference in people's lives.
