We're Hiring!

• Play a key role in supporting the Australian economy.
• Discounted food, travel, entertainment, gym membership, staff parking and, + more.
• Hybrid working environment.

Company

For 81 years, we've achieved success through our ability to innovate, placing a clear emphasis on how we best serve our customers’ needs. As demand continues to grow, we have expanded rapidly, now delivering a superior range of dry goods, frozen and chilled products, fresh seafood and meat, confectionery, paper products, and cleaning solutions.

In recent years, we’ve seen significant growth and invested in our systems and processes, building a close partnership with Woolworths Group that has continued to deliver high-quality service for our customers and suppliers.

In 2024, Woolworths moved to a 100% interest in the PFD business, bringing PFD exciting opportunities as a strategic part of the Group. Sharing expertise across both teams will ensure our continued success and drive further growth and unlock our collective potential.

About this Position  

At PFD, we bring people together through food. Behind every café breakfast, school canteen, and restaurant service is a team supported by technology that works seamlessly.

As our Senior Systems Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in building and maintaining the core IT platforms that power our business. From Windows services and cloud environments to enterprise integrations with Salesforce and Informatica, you’ll be part of a team transforming our systems to meet the needs of a fast-growing, modern business.

This is a role for someone who thrives in balancing technical problem-solving with strategic planning, helping shape the roadmap while keeping our platforms secure, resilient, and humming.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 3rd-level support across enterprise infrastructure and core Windows services.
• Design, configure, and secure virtualisation platforms (VMware/ESXi/RDS).
• Lead cloud migration projects across Azure and AWS.
• Manage and harden core infrastructure: O365, Active Directory/Azure AD, DHCP/DNS, DFS, file/print, backup, and endpoint security.
• Enable identity and access management, including SSO, federation, and privileged identity management.
• Deliver integrations with enterprise platforms such as Salesforce and Informatica.
• Oversee lifecycle management, patching, and vulnerability remediation across systems.
• Contribute to the IT roadmap, ensuring our platforms are current, reliable, and future-ready.

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you will bring:

• Deep expertise in Windows core services and enterprise infrastructure.
• Strong cloud experience, especially with Microsoft Azure (AWS highly regarded).
• Proven skills in lifecycle management, patching, and securing enterprise systems.
• Hands-on experience with VMware, SCCM, Intune, and enterprise integration tools.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the initiative to solve complex problems independently.
• Excellent collaboration skills to work across a diverse team of engineers, SMEs, and vendors.

Bonus Skills: Salesforce or Informatica exposure, scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash), and relevant certifications (Azure, AWS, VMware, ITIL).

What Success Looks Like

• A stable, resilient, and secure platform that “just works.”
• Infrastructure kept patched, current, and free from vulnerabilities.
• Seamless integration of core systems with Salesforce, Informatica, and warehouse platforms.
• A clear, future-ready roadmap aligned to PFD’s IT strategy.
• Demonstrated reduction in backlog and uplift of our infrastructure to modern standards.

What PFD is Offering the Successful Candidate

We are offering competitive remuneration, superannuation and other staff benefits (such as discounts on staff purchases, discounted accommodation, health insurance and banking).

Culture & Values

Customer Focus

Know your external and internal customers. Gain and preserve their confidence because we can only be successful if our customers are successful.

Respect

Treat people at work and in the community as they would like to be treated. Act safely, responsibly, and ethically. 

Passion

Share the passion of making us a successful and dynamic company. Let’s celebrate successes.

Simplicity

Let’s minimise the complications of doing business so customer services are on time, accurate and reliable. Share ideas to improve our company.

Leadership

All of us can be leaders in our day to day working lives. Bring out the best in yourself and the people around you. Do what you say you are going to do.

How to Apply

If you’re looking to join a business on a rapid technology transformation journey, where your work directly shapes the systems that keep Australia’s leading food distributor moving, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button and submit your updated resume and a cover letter.

Early applications are encouraged, as hiring managers may begin shortlisting candidates before the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated confidentially.

As part of our recruitment process, do you consent to undergoing employment checks? These may include a medical assessment (which may involve drug and alcohol testing), a National Police History Check, a Working With Children/Vulnerable Groups Check, and a Licence Validation/Demerit Point Check.

Please note: We do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies or third parties. Any CVs sent directly to Line Managers will not be considered, and we will not be responsible for any associated fees or costs.

PFD Food Services is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.