IT Support Manager
Easygo · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Tailor my CV for this job — freeAre you ready to get the Easygo Edge?The IT Support Manager will provide technical, hands-on leadership to the IT Support Officers and act as the escalation for complex IT problems in a fast-paced, global organisation. The role will sit at the intersection of technical delivery, people leadership, and service operations in a newly-created, hands-on technical leadership role.What you’ll build with us:You'll be the technical bridge between our IT Support Officers and the Sys Admin team — the person IT Support escalates to when tickets get hard, and the person Sys Admins can confidently hand work down to. You'll own day-to-day service desk operations, but you'll also be expected to roll up your sleeves on complex troubleshooting across endpoint, identity, networking, AV and SaaS.You'll get to combine deep technical capability with people leadership to drive high-level internal customer service across technology solutions.We know that innovation ignites when we build and create together, in person. This is a full-time opportunity at our Melbourne office. You’ll work right where it all happens, surrounded by our fearless crew shipping high-impact work.Who is Easygo?We’re a high-growth, high-velocity tech company with millions of eyeballs on us every day. We’re building the future of fearless tech. We’re the creators behind some of the most popular brands including Stake, KICK and Easygo Games. While they command a fierce global following, our crew is employed directly by Easygo and that’s where the real fun happens.We’re always looking for people who are hungry, humble and move fast. People who are ready to Unify, Disrupt and Evolve with us. With us you’ll grow faster and go further. Your work has impact. And that gives you an edge you can’t get anywhere else. The impact you’ll make:Team Leadership & DevelopmentLead, coach, and develop a team of IT Support Officers, setting clear performance expectations and holding regular 1:1s and team ritualsBuild a culture of ownership — your team should be proud of what they deliver, not just closing ticketsEnsure each team member's yearly individual and developmental goals, along with their 90-day goals, are set, tracked, and adhered to — with regular check-ins to keep progress on courseConduct performance reviews, recognise wins, and manage underperformance constructivelyDevelop onboarding programs and ongoing training pathways so your team is always levelling upEnsure that rosters and coverage models provide adequate support for the business during Australian operating hours.Technical Leadership & EscalationAct as the senior technical escalation point for the IT Support team — own complex troubleshooting across macOS/Windows endpoints, Google Workspace, identity and access, networking, and SaaS applicationsBridge the Support and Sys Admin functions — know when an issue stays at L1/2 and when it warrants L3 engagementMentor IT Support Officers technically — pair on tricky tickets, run technical deep-dives, and lift the team's diagnostic capability over timeContribute to platform improvements alongside the Sys Admin team — spot recurring tickets that point to deeper systems issues and help drive permanent fixes rather than repeat workaroundsMaintain hands-on technical credibility — the team should respect your technical judgement as much as your leadershipService Desk OperationsOwn the day-to-day operation of the IT service desk via Jira Service Management — queue health, ticket quality, SLA adherenceTriage and prioritise incoming requests and incidents based on urgency and business impact, escalating to Sys Admin as appropriateBe accountable for service desk KPIs: resolution times, first-response rate, backlog, and user satisfaction (CSAT)Produce regular reporting for IT leadership on helpdesk performance, trends, and opportunities for improvementEnsure project work Manage the escalation path clearly — know when to own it, when to delegate and when to escalateProcess & Continuous ImprovementIdentify and implement process improvements that reduce ticket volume, shorten resolution times, and improve self-service capabilityDevelop and maintain runbooks, knowledge base articles, and SOPs so your team can resolve issues consistently and efficientlyDrive adoption of ITIL-aligned practices without the bureaucracy — keep it lightweight and practicalSupport the transition of IT projects into BAU by building operational processes and training the team before go-liveEnd User & Office SupportEnsure your team delivers excellent support across hardware, software, network connectivity, and SaaS applications for a mixed macOS/Windows fleetOversee AV and conferencing equipment support across all office locations — meeting rooms need to just workSupport joiners, movers, and leavers through IT onboarding and off-boarding processes, working closely with People & CultureManage IT asset lifecycle — procurement, deployment, tracking, and disposal — with accurate records maintained at all timesVendor & Stakeholder ManagementManage relationships with hardware, software, and service vendors relevant to the service desk functionCoordinate with Finance and IT leadership to procure hardware and SaaS tools efficiently and in line with budgetBe a visible and credible representative of the IT function in business conversations — you'll deal with stakeholders at all levelsContribute to IT policy development and ensure the team operates in line with Easygo's security and compliance standardsYour track record:Essential5+ years' experience in a technical role eg systems administrator or systems engineer2+ minimum years' experience leading an IT service desk or helpdesk team, including direct people managementStrong grasp of service desk operations — SLAs, CSAT, ticket hygiene, queue management, ITIL and KPI reportingHands-on technical capability across technical support: macOS, Windows, networking basics, SaaS application supportExperience with the Atlassian suite - specifically JSMFamiliarity with Google Workspace administration and MDM tooling (e.g. FleetDM, InTune)Ability to stay calm under pressure, triage effectively, and lead your team through high-volume periods or incidentsStrong communication skills — you can explain the technical to non-technical stakeholders without losing themBonus points if you also have:ITIL Foundation certification or equivalent working knowledge of ITIL practicesExperience in a high-growth, fast-paced tech or enterprise businessExposure to IT asset management, SaaS lifecycle management, or procurementComfort with data and reporting — able to pull meaningful insights from ticket data and present them clearlyAwareness of compliance frameworks and how they intersect with IT support operationsHere are our benefits and perks:Sharpening your edgeThe ultimate sandbox. Exciting, on-the-job learning opportunities.1-in-3 of our people level up their roles every year. If you deliver, you move. Competitive pay and bonus schemeMarket-synced pay that respects your craft and location. Performance-based bonus recognition based on your impact (up to 20%).Help us build our crew and get paid for it with our high-value referral bonus. Because great people know great people. Office perksIn-house baristas serve you free coffee, fresh juices and smoothies. Daily catered breakfast and regular company-wide events.Snack walls and drink fridges on every floor. Fun, modern office spaces. Pool tables, table tennis, gaming consoles and an F1 simulator. We play fair. We hire fair.True to our value of ‘Play fair’ we always hire fair. Our work and our brands are fuelled by our diverse culture. We hire for talent and grit. But we never discriminate. Your race, religion, nationality, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital, veteran, or disability status won’t affect our hiring decision, or your trajectory here. Come as you are and get the Easygo edge.