Senior Network Engineer

Employment Type:
Permanent Full Time

Position Classification:
Senior Network Engineer

Remuneration:
$113,645 - $131,806 + Super + Salary Package

Hours Per Week:
38

Requisition ID:
REQ614886

Application Close:
Monday the17th of November

Lead. Innovate. Connect.

Are you ready to take the next step in your ICT career by helping deliver reliable, secure, and high-performing network infrastructure that underpins healthcare excellence?

Hunter New England Health is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to play a key role in ensuring the successful operation and performance of our network infrastructure across the region.

In this pivotal role, you'll be responsible for the management, design, installation, monitoring, and maintenance of the organisation's ICT network and associated hardware and software. You'll ensure operational excellence that supports the critical systems enabling patient to care every day.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and support the delivery of enterprise-level network infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the Network Team to ensure high-quality service and issue resolution.
• Manage network planning, development, and performance across a large, complex environment.
• Facilitate quality analysis and problem-solving across multiple initiatives-balancing priorities and stakeholder needs.
• Deliver exceptional customer-focused support and escalate issues appropriately.
• Collaborate with ICT colleagues and external partners to ensure efficient service delivery across remote and regional sites.

About You
You're a proactive, technically skilled professional who thrives on challenge and innovation. You'll bring:

• Relevant industry certifications or tertiary qualifications.
• A strong understanding of enterprise networking technologies (switching, routing, VPNs, firewalls, wireless, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience in network design, architecture, and project delivery.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• A passion for continuous improvement, collaboration, and driving business outcomes.

Why you'll love working with us
Being part of Hunter New England Health means joining the largest employer in the region, where your work directly supports the delivery of vital health services.

What We Offer

• Monthly Allocated Day Off (ADO) for full-time employees.
• Flexible work hours
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time).
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees).
• Salary packaging – up to $11,600 + novated leasing options.
• Fitness Passport – discounted gym memberships for you and your family.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families

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This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD- for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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