Senior Manager, Network Services

3 weeks ago

City of Greater Geelong, Australia Deakin University Full time
Overview

Senior Manager, Network Services at Deakin University. Based at Geelong, Waterfront Campus with hybrid work arrangements. This is a full-time continuing role.

Responsibilities
  • Team Leadership & Development - Lead, mentor, and support a high-performing team, fostering collaboration, continuous growth, and accountability in delivering strategic initiatives.
  • Network Infrastructure Management - Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable, high-performing wired and wireless networks connecting across national and international campuses, ensuring reliability and future-readiness.
  • Cybersecurity & Compliance - Drive the implementation of robust network security measures, ensure compliance with relevant laws and policies, and proactively manage threats through continuous monitoring and response.
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Strategic Projects - Partner with internal and external stakeholders to deliver integrated, specialised network solutions, lead large-scale projects, and align efforts with university strategy.
  • Performance Monitoring & Vendor Management - Utilise analytics and monitoring tools to optimise network performance and manage vendor relationships to uphold service quality and contractual obligations.
What you'll bring
  • Build a high-performance, inclusive, and accountable culture aligned with Deakin's strategic goals, fostering integrity, innovation, and staff engagement.
  • Drive a culture of service excellence by embedding customer perspective in decision-making, measuring satisfaction, and implementing continuous improvements.
  • Establish trusted partnerships with stakeholders, adapt strategies based on insights, and provide expert, sustainable solutions aligned with evolving needs.
  • Promote creativity and challenge the status quo by identifying and implementing improved policies, systems, and processes in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Bring extensive leadership experience in managing secure, high-performing network infrastructure, with strong technical, regulatory, and project management expertise in a complex organisation.
How to apply

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact David Rhodes (Associate Director, Networks & AV) at

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

Applications close on Sunday 7th September 2025.

About Deakin

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Information Technology
Industries
  • Higher Education
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