Manager Network Engineering

• Ongoing Full-Time
• Location: Eveleigh with flexible working arrangements available
• Salary: Clerk Grade 11/12 with base salary ranging from $149,739 to $173,174 per annum, plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

The NSW Department of Education's Information Technology Directorate (ITD) is transforming. We've streamlined our structure, strengthened our technical capability, and aligned every team to deliver real, lasting value for students, teachers and schools across New South Wales.  There in an exciting opportunity within ITDs Infrastructure Services area.

About the role:

• Lead and manage a team of high performance technical specialists for best-fit network designs based on business needs
• Actively deliver technical consulting and subject matter expertise in alignment with ICT strategy and architecture
• Create and maintain design specifications, user / system interfaces, topologies as well as configuration databases
• Manage security and audit controls for disaster recovery routines as well as contingency procedures
• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders, vendor representatives and other IT teams to ensure technology solutions best fit business needs
• Draft reports and briefing notes for approval from the supervisor, Executive Director and Directors as appropriate
• Participate in an on-call roster for after-hours support approximately once a month
• Lead and manage a team of approximately 18 direct and indirect reports

About you:

• Demonstrated ability in a similar strategic role
• Demonstrated experience leading, developing team members and managing a team
• Be able to work in a matrix organisational structure in an environment of change
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Be able to manage stakeholders at all levels

For further information please click on the role below to view the role description

• Manager Network Engineering

About the NSW Department of Education

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

We ensure young children get the best start in life by supporting and regulating the early childhood education and care sector. We unlock excellence and unleash the potential of two-thirds of school children in NSW. We're proudly public and the largest education system in Australia. We nurture opportunities for every learner to develop the skills needed for their chosen career path, helping shape the industries of tomorrow.
 
We respect and value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia.

Essential requirements of the role

• Experience in network design, implementation and operations
• Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policies.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Why Join Us?

• 35 hour working week
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements
• Flex leave entitlements, generous holidays and leave conditions
• Salary sacrificing, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Fitness Passport
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

• Upload your Resume (max 5 pages) and Cover Letter (max 2 pages), demonstrating how your skills and experience align to the role.   

Please refer to  the Applicant's Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check. For more information, click here

As a condition of employment, successful candidates who have not previously worked for the department will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number. This option would allow the WWCC to naturally expire without further communication needed with the employee. The employer obligations under the WWCC would apply for duration of the WWCC's validity (up to 5 years). 

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Closing date: 21 October 2025 at 11:59pm.

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team () or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.