SAS Platform Administrator

• 12-month labour-hire contract, commencing January 2026
• Melbourne, VIC with hybrid working arrangements
• Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours per day
• Candidates must be Australian Citizens and hold a minimum NV1 security clearance due to government requirements

ABOUT AVENTIOUS

Aventious is a Canberra-based, 100% Australian-owned recruitment and labour-hire agency supporting public and private clients across Australia. We connect skilled business and IT professionals with roles in project management, architecture, business analysis, testing, software development, and data science.

THE ROLE

We support a leading developer of analytics and AI software, supporting government programs that rely on secure, trusted technology to deliver meaningful public outcomes.

As a SAS Platform Administrator, you'll ensure the stability, performance, and security of SAS 9.4 and Viya environments, supporting critical data-driven decisions. This role suits someone with strong SAS administration experience who enjoys managing complex systems and optimising their performance.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Administering, maintaining, and supporting SAS 9.4 and SAS Viya platforms across production and non-production environments
• Monitoring system health, automating routine tasks, and optimising performance
• Managing user access, security configurations, and environment performance monitoring
• Applying patches, upgrades, and configuration changes in line with change management processes
• Maintaining system documentation, operational procedures, and environment diagrams
• Troubleshooting platform and infrastructure issues in collaboration with internal teams and vendors
• Supporting migration and integration activities between SAS environments
  

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• A minimum of 5 years' experience administering SAS platforms (SAS 9.4 and Viya)
• Demonstrated experience working in Unix/Linux environments, including scripting and troubleshooting
• Strong understanding of infrastructure concepts (servers, storage, networking)
• Proven ability to manage and maintain complex analytical platforms in a secure environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Hold an AGSVA NV1 security clearance
  

WHY JOIN AVENTIOUS?
Aventious supports your career growth and well-being with a range of benefits:

• Reliable fortnightly salary and super payments
• Access to complimentary financial planning services
• Regular progress check-ins and mentoring from experienced staff
• Novated car leasing options for added convenience
• Dedicated team support and guidance

TO APPLY

Think this role could be a good fit for you? To express your interest, please submit your CV by clicking the Apply button.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, veterans, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Your unique experiences and perspectives are valued and will help us drive meaningful change.