Network Engineer

Are you an experienced Network Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? Join Gippsland Health Alliance (GHA) at Latrobe Regional Health (LRH), where a world of opportunities awaits.

GHA is a consortium of all publicly funded health services across Gippsland, working together to deliver high-quality, safe and innovative patient care through shared ICT systems and services.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Network Engineer on a full-time ongoing basis to play a key role in the planning, management, configuration, and delivery of network upgrades and critical infrastructure across the region. This is a full-time, ongoing position based within the Shared Services team at LRH.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level technical analysis, troubleshooting, and recommendations.
• Support and maintain LAN and WAN environments, network hardware, and software.
• Assist with installation, upgrades, monitoring, and performance optimisation of ICT systems.
• Investigate and resolve complex issues referred via the GHA Service Desk.
• Contribute to service management processes including incident, problem, change, and release management.
• Manage multiple ICT projects, ensuring timely and successful delivery.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with health service stakeholders and vendors.

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• Year 12 education or equivalent, with a current Driver's Licence.
• Demonstrated experience in medium to large Cisco, HP, and Microsoft-based environments.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills with LAN/WAN design and communication technologies.
• Proven experience with Cisco environments (including Call Manager and Networking) and methods for securing networks.
• Experience supporting hyper-converged infrastructure and Windows Server environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in complex organisations.
• A collaborative, adaptable approach with a strong commitment to continuous improvement.

Gippsland Health Alliance offers a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
• Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
• Multidisciplinary teamwork across the hospital.
• Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
• A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
• Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing services.

This is an exciting opportunity to build and advance your career and leadership skills. For more information, we encourage you to contact Wylie Edwards, Technical Operations Manager via email: for a confidential discussion. Please click here for a copy of the Position Description.

About us

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Gippsland Health Alliance (GHA) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.

Gippsland Health Alliance is a consortium of all publicly funded health services in the Gippsland region. Our overarching objective is to provide timely information to health professionals and administrators whenever needed. At GHA, we are dedicated to transforming healthcare delivery and improving patient outcomes across the Gippsland region. Our goals include providing exceptional service which positively impacts our community, driving value for money solutions and enhancing the quality and efficiency of patient care by establishing a system to promote collaborative and coordinated services.

How to apply

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.

Application close: 17th September 2025

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Before commencement, the successful applicant will

Provide an original valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.

Diversity and inclusion

We actively embrace workforce diversity, equity and inclusion, and encourage applications from across our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email on