Service Desk Manager overseeing support professionals and ensuring customer satisfaction at First Focus, Australia's top Managed Service Provider.
Responsibilities
Leading and mentoring a **pod of support professionals and support technicians**
Ensuring the Service Desk consistently delivers **great customer outcomes**, not just fast ticket closures
Keeping the Service Desk running smoothly across multiple client environments
Monitoring ticket flow, service performance, and SLA delivery
Helping technicians develop their troubleshooting, communication, and client skills
Supporting incident, change, and escalation processes
Working closely with engineering teams and the Head of Support
Improving processes, removing friction, and generally making life easier for the team and the clients they support
Building a team culture where people feel supported, trusted, and occasionally well fed during busy days
Requirements
Experience leading a **customer facing IT support team in a Managed Services environment**
A strong instinct for understanding **what clients actually need**, even when the ticket only tells half the story
Familiarity with infrastructure technologies such as:
Windows Server
Microsoft 365
Azure
virtualisation platforms such as VMware or Hyper V
networking fundamentals
Strong experience with **ITIL style service management and ticketing systems**
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Calm decision making under pressure
The confidence to guide and shape a team of **support professionals and support technicians** so everyone can perform at their best
Values that align with ours, especially **Be the Solution, Win Together, and Never Stop Growing**
Benefits
Competitive salary package including up to **$145,000 + other benefits**.
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 **flexible working arrangements**.
**“Never Stop Growing”** is deeply embedded in our DNA. We offer **10 paid training days per year**, pay for certifications, and provide pay rises when you achieve them (conditions apply).
Staff are encouraged to take advantage of **weekly internal training sessions and our learning library**.
Opportunities for personal and professional development through our **FastTrack mentoring program**.
We have our very own **MAD (Making a Difference) Council**, focusing on equality, charity, and the environment.
**Tesla company car option** as part of your employment package (conditions apply).
Regular social events and a genuinely great team culture.
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