First Focus is Australia's best mid-market Managed Service Provider, bar none. We are growing fast and now have over 270 staff across Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, South Africa and Ireland. We are a stable and very focused company, with over 15 years of consistent growth and we're continuing to win new clients and evolve our solutions.

We pride ourselves on being a genuinely great place to work, with a dynamic culture, clear vision and strong leadership. We only hire the best people and are a looking for an exceptional IT professional with a deep understanding of both Managed Services and the needs of mid-tier clients.

We are looking for the best MSP-specialised Service Desk professional in Perth, Australia. Why would such an amazing person consider coming to First Focus? What makes First Focus better than where you are today?

• We understand the challenges of Service Desk specialists and work with you and our clients to make sure you still get the time and the opportunity to train and develop
• We seek the best clients for our team to work with as well as the best people to support our clients
• We know that great Service Desk professionals value different things to field support (for example) - daily variety, great customer relationships and new challenges
• We find and retain the best. Best Service Desk, best Managers, best Project Engineers, best team!

Duties

• Providing remote service desk support to a variety of environments from 10 - 500 users, working a later shift that starts at between 9:30am and 10:30am, depending on daylight saving time in the eastern states
• Supporting a combination of servers, desktops and applications within Microsoft Azure, AD and M365 environments
• Delivering the support of Azure AD, Entra, Hyper-V (but not V-Ware :(, AWS and Citrix cloud infrastructure
• Performing a wide variety of support across many technologies
• Occasional project team work to deploy solutions for customers
• Working with highly experienced solutions experts to maintain best practice environments

• Advanced understanding of end user support and Active Directory (both on-prem and Azure)
• Comprehensive knowledge of Windows Server, Azure and Exchange
• Genuine exposure across technical infrastructure from desktop to firewall, including LAN & WAN networking

• An understanding of ticketing systems and customer service principles
• Great comms coupled with a genuine desire to understand your customers and help them

First Focus’ values are based around keeping everyone informed, aligned, supported, and rewarding performance. Some examples of this include:

• Between $65k and $80k + super as part of a competitive package including that includes salary, training and flexible arrangements
• All employees have free access to Uprise, including 1:1 coaching sessions from qualified psychologists or counsellors
• First Focus understands the importance of flexibility for a satisfying work-life balance, which is why we offer hybrid working arrangements
• ‘Never Stop Growing’ is deeply imbedded in our DNA - we offer up to 10 paid training days a year and support employees towards certifications and qualifications - we will not only pay for the exam but will also give you a pay rise for achieving certs (conditions apply, of course)
• Staff are encouraged to take advantage of our weekly internal training sessions and library
• Opportunities for personal and professional development with our FastTrack mentor program
• We have our very own MAD (making a difference) Council, focusing on equality, charity, and the environment
• Option of a Tesla company car as part of your ongoing employment package (conditions apply)
• Regular social events and a great team culture!

First Focus welcomes applications from Neurodiverse candidates. We recommend & appreciate disclosure along with the application so that a copy of our Neurodiversity Statement can be provided outlining the flexible options we can offer to best showcase your skills.

Purpose of the role

The Sales Support Executive role will be responsible for the tracking and analysis of sales.

A key responsibility of the role will be to support the account team with administrative management of promotions, price and product detail.

Proven experience in sales; experience as a sales support executive or in other administrative positions will be considered a plus.

KPI's

• Updating & Analysis of daily sales across the business  

• Management of promotional plan – management of promotional grid, loading & reviewing in trade spend system & customer system
• Reviewing promotional ROI
• Maintenance of promotional booking Forms for states and MSOs

• Management of product data New Line Forms & Internal master data
• Price maintenance & paperwork

• Building briefing materials for the field force
• Management and uploading of street funds 
• Adhoc tasks

Personal Leadership

• Effective communication across the business
• Consistently sets the standard for behavior with own actions and behaviors
• Lives and champions TCCD Business Values and challenges inappropriate behaviors
• Makes well considered, informed decision, and follows through decisively with actions
• Prioritises tasks and manages time effectively to meet deadlines maximize personal productivity
• Displays resilience and perseverance when confronted by considerable obstacles and setbacks
• Exerts positive influence to meet objectives and build effective relationships

Key Relationships

• National Business Manager
• National Account Manager
• Operations team
• Field team

Key Challenges

• Conflicting priorities / time management
• Adapting to changing business priorities

Skills and Qualifications

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Analytic skills
• Strong IT skills (technical)
• Strong MS Office skills esp. Excel
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
• Field or retail experience will be highly regarded

Personal Attributes

• Self motivated and energetic
• High level of written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work limited supervision when required
• Works effectively in a team environment

We’re Civica and we make software that helps deliver critical services for citizens all around the world. From local to state government, to education, to health and care, over 5,000 public bodies across the globe use our software to help provide critical services to over 100 million citizens. 

Our aspiration is to be a GovTech champion everywhere we work around the globe, supporting the needs of citizens and those that serve them every day. Building on 21 years of continuous growth and success, we're at a pivotal point on our journey to realise that aspiration. 

As a company, we’re passionate about what we do and the citizens we help to serve. If you too would like to help champion the use of technology in public services, to improve outcomes for citizens and public sector organisations, then Civica is the right place for you. We will help you unlock the best version of yourself, achieve growth in your career whilst making a real difference to people and communities.  

Why you will love this opportunity as Director, Support (Health) at Civica

In this senior leadership role, you will oversee the support teams, processes, and technology that serve the customers and products within your division. Reporting directly to the divisional Executive Director and Head of Support, you will lead a team of support professionals while collaborating with leaders across Service, Development, Product, and Central Functions.

The position requires strategic thinking, strong problem-solving skills, and extensive stakeholder management experience, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will plan, budget, and coordinate the performance of the division’s support function to consistently meet customer satisfaction and operational support targets.

Staying up-to-date with evolving technology and supported products, you will recruit and develop a high-performing support team, fostering career growth and skills development. Your role involves leading and motivating the team to deliver support excellence and achieve high business outcomes.

You will define, manage, and report on KPIs for support activities, leveraging data analysis to identify efficiencies and areas for improvement. A champion of continuous process improvement and innovation, you will drive enhancements in support KPIs, contributing to increased customer satisfaction, retention, and referenceability.

Collaborating with other support leads across the organization, you will share and refine support best practices, ensuring the delivery of exceptional results across the board. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact by shaping the future of support excellence in your division.

Requirements

What you will need to be successful in this role

·       Extensive experience in support and operational leadership within a matrix organization.

·       Proven ability to manage and lead complex, geographically dispersed teams, including remote teams, in dynamic environments.

·       Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

·       Highly analytical mindset, with expertise in data-driven decision-making using metrics and tools to inform strategy.

·       Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-changing environment.

·       Strategic and responsive planning capabilities to align with business goals.

·       Experience with Salesforce ServiceDesk (ticketing system) preferred

·       Proficiency in Salesforce, SharePoint, and Power BI.

We really do want you to bring your whole self to work. There is no such thing as the perfect candidate, so if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the list, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.  

What you will need to be successful in this role

·       Extensive experience in support and operational leadership within a matrix organization.

·       Proven ability to manage and lead complex, geographically dispersed teams, including remote teams, in dynamic environments.

·       Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

·       Highly analytical mindset, with expertise in data-driven decision-making using metrics and tools to inform strategy.

·       Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-changing environment.

·       Strategic and responsive planning capabilities to align with business goals.

·       Experience with Salesforce ServiceDesk (ticketing system) preferred

·       Proficiency in Salesforce, SharePoint, and Power BI.

We really do want you to bring your whole self to work. There is no such thing as the perfect candidate, so if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the list, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.  

Why you'll love working with us.

We know that when our people are happy, they will work better and have greater work satisfaction. Here's what you can expect:

We're all different - and we love this about us.

We provide an inclusive, safe, and welcoming environment to all Civicans - there are heaps of opportunities to enable you to grow and be your best.   

Giving culture - we encourage you to "give back" with benefits such as our Days of Difference leave where you can volunteer for a charity of your choice.

Flexible Work - we have the technology and tools to support you to work from home and come into our offices now and then to catch up and socialise with colleagues.

Apply for this job - Become part of something special Do you see yourself in this role? If so, then we would love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. In fact, we strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better company and better outcomes. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can, and we actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of it. We are especially keen to receive applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia.

What you get to do in this role

• Utilise your profound knowledge and experience in managing and exceeding Support KPIs and critical Technical Support Metrics including Customer Satisfaction, Time to Relief/Resolution (TTRf/TTR), reducing backlogs., increasing efficiency, and implementing/upholding change management, etc.
• Partner with other regional leaders to define and implement strategies to improve customer experience and grow and develop teams.
• Own and bring to conclusion high-impact customer escalations by working with cross-teams.
• Provide quarterly business updates to Senior Leadership.
• Drive case management success from detection to resolution and dissatisfaction issues for customer accounts leading to ongoing enhanced customer experiences.
• Manage major operations outages and communications to customers.
• Evaluate current processes, technology and organizational skills and drive improvements that will enhance customer and employee experience.
• Lead by example to cultivate and maintain a culture built on teamwork, collaboration, and customer focus.
• Manage to the company’s and department’s vision, goals, mission and values.
• Participate in weekend and holiday on-call rotation as required.

What you get to do in this role

The Support Engineer is part of a global organization entrusted as a technical resource to guide our customers during critical issues to ensure a timely and effective case resolution. In support engineering, the customer and their positive experience is paramount and central to our daily efforts. ServiceNow support engineering is integral to the success of our customers, as well as for the health of ServiceNow.

In this role, the support engineer will resolve technical cases created by customers looking for help to understand or troubleshoot unexpected behaviors or to answer technical questions about the ServiceNow software and platform.

A successful candidate will be committed to providing amazing customer support experiences, using skills that include building trust, showing empathy and excellent communication to answer customer questions and resolve issues through various technologies including web, chat, email, case updates, as well as direct telephone support.

• The Senior Technical Support Engineer will be responsible for managing and resolving the most challenging issues for the ServiceNow Technical Support team focusing on ServiceNow Technologies. This includes being the last point of escalation within the technical support department and mentoring junior team members in the various technologies.
• The successful candidate will be able to quickly gain an understanding of the ServiceNow platform. This is a customer-facing role and therefore it requires strong inter-personal skills in addition to strong technical skills. The Technical Support Engineer must able to work outside of normal business hours (evening/weekend shifts, holidays, on-call) as needed. 

What you get to do in this role

As a Technical Support Engineer, you will enable our customers with your passion and knowledge of the ServiceNow Platform. You will be responsible for managing and resolving the most challenging issues and escalation for the customer and providing technical guidance in addressing their business needs. The focus will be on addressing complex Integration issues that are inbound or outbound of the ServiceNow Platform. You will be the voice of the customer in ServiceNow product and development teams for product feedback and improvements. You will play an integral role in building knowledge and be part of strategic initiatives for process improvements.   As part of this team, you will be expected to learn our product suite as it continues to grow so you can best understand and support how our customers make use of our platform.

Specifically, the Technical Support Engineer will be involved in 

• Customer Advocate providing support to users/administrators of our platform.
• Contributing to the growth of best practices for the delivery of support services.
• Understanding our platform, cloud technologies and troubleshooting practices to ensure successful resolution of challenging technical situations.
• Assessing, troubleshooting, resolving and providing root cause analysis for ServiceNow Product issues.
• Managing customers' expectations and experience in a way that results in high customer satisfaction.
• Maintaining technical expertise in assigned areas of product functionality and use that expertise to help customers.
• Suggesting and implementing improvements to internal processes and work on technical and non-technical projects.
• Communicating with customers and our teams through case, phone and other digital methods.
• Creating knowledge base materials dedicated towards operational efficiency while also empowering and enabling the customers.
• Maintaining impeccable case hygiene and customer related files and records.
• Handling incoming phone calls for existing and new customer issues.