Senior Network Engineer

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• Salary: Professional HEW8 $116,551 - $131,257 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, with hybrid working options

Overview

• Full-time
• Continuing position
• Multiple positions
• Salary: Professional HEW8 $116,551 - $131,257 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, with hybrid working

About The Role

The Senior Network Engineer provides technical expertise and leadership in supporting RMIT's network and telephony infrastructure. You will play a key role in resolving complex network issues, supporting the Global Networks roadmap, and advising on the effective use of network technologies. This role also contributes to project delivery, designs and maintains secure and reliable network services, and provides guidance to colleagues within the Global Networks Team.

About You

You are an experienced network engineer with strong technical expertise in enterprise-scale infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, wireless, cloud and security. You bring advanced knowledge of routing, switching and automation tools, with hands-on experience across Cisco, Aruba or Arista products. Skilled in translating complex technical issues for diverse audiences, you are collaborative, adaptable, and confident working in large and complex environments. Vendor certifications (e.g. CCNP/CCIE) and experience with automation scripting are highly regarded.

Some after hours work will be required for this position, in addition to an On-Call roster which is rotated monthly amongst the team.

Please Note

Please note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About The Portfolio

The Operations Portfolio enables an integrated, enterprise-wide delivery for best practice student and staff experiences. The Portfolio incorporates the following business units: Enterprise Projects and Business Performance (EPBP), Communications, Experience, Human Resources, Information and Technology Services (ITS), Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Procurement and Property Services Group (PSG).

The Portfolio houses significant drivers and delivery components across the staff and student journeys and enables the overall experience for both groups. The Portfolio is integral in bringing the RMIT strategy to life, across the globe. Each of these functions supports the global operations of the University both directly as well as through its controlled entities.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description linked below or contact Dean Pecorari via email dean.pecorari@rmit.edu.au

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Applications Close

14 Sept 2025 11.59 pm

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers.

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Higher Education

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