Job description

Target Business Services

Location: 20 Smidmore Street, Marrickville, NSW, 2204 Salary: $79,500 plus 12% superannuation Position: Full time, permanent

Our client, W-R-Z Corporation Pty LTD, is an established KFC franchisee operating multiple KFC stores across Sydney and surrounding suburbs, the company is committed to delivering exceptional fast-food service. With a strong emphasis on operational efficiency and customer satisfaction, the business continuously invests in innovative technologies to enhance its network reliability and security.

As a key player in the quick-service restaurant industry, W-R-Z Corporation Pty LTD relies on a robust IT and network infrastructure to support its high-paced, multi-site operations. The company’s stores require uninterrupted connectivity for order processing, customer transactions, supply chain management, and internal communication. To ensure smooth IT operations across all locations, the company is seeking a highly skilled Network Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimise its network systems.

The Network Administrator will be responsible for ensuring the seamless operation of IT networks across multiple KFC outlets. The role involves monitoring, troubleshooting, and securing network systems to support daily business operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing network infrastructure, implementing security measures, and optimising performance to ensure uninterrupted service for both customers and employees. This role requires a proactive approach to identifying and resolving network-related issues, implementing new technologies, and ensuring compliance with industry best practices.

The successful candidate will work closely with management and third-party service providers to maintain and enhance a resilient network infrastructure. The Network Administrator will also play a crucial role in deploying scalable solutions to support business growth while maintaining high standards of security, reliability, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve network issues affecting multiple KFC store operations.
• Implement and maintain security measures to protect networks from unauthorised access, cyber threats, and data breaches.
• Optimise network performance to ensure smooth communication between POS systems, order management, and supply chain operations.
• Deploy and manage network infrastructure, including cloud-based and on-premises solutions.
• Create and maintain network documentation, ensuring clear communication of issues and solutions to stakeholders.
• Research, analyse, and evaluate network infrastructure to ensure optimal configuration and efficiency.
• Assess and recommend improvements to network operations, ensuring seamless connectivity between corporate offices and store locations.
• Provide technical expertise in diagnosing and troubleshooting network problems and emergencies.
• Install, configure, test, and maintain network hardware, including routers, firewalls, and switches, as well as software applications for network management.
• Provide network programming support tailored to business needs, ensuring smooth integration with key business applications.
• Prepare and maintain network inventory, documentation, fault diagnosis records, and enhancement logs.
• Monitor network traffic, capacity, and usage to ensure continued integrity and performance, preventing downtime in store operations.

Qualification & Experience Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• At least one year proven experience in network administration, preferably in a multi-site retail or hospitality environment.
• Strong knowledge of network security principles and best practices.
• Experience with cloud networking solutions, including deployment and management.
• Familiarity with POS systems and restaurant management software is a plus.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to resolve network issues quickly.
• Expertise in configuring and maintaining network hardware and software.
• Proficiency in firewall configuration, VPN setup, and security management.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders and technical teams.
• Ability to work independently while also being a team player in a fast-paced environment.

Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted and your application will be treated as strictly confidential. To apply for this position, email your resume to