Senior Network Engineer

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: $141,256 - $141,256

Grade: Grade not specified

Occupation: IT and telecommunications

Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs

Reference: 2341

• Impactful senior SME role, contributing to a critical technology transformation project
• Facilitate solution design and build capability across network infrastructure at TZV
• 18-month fixed term contract, full-time role with hybrid work arrangement, based in Burwood East

About Triple Zero Victoria

Triple Zero Victoria (TZV) provides the critical link between the Victorian community and the state's emergency services agencies. It provides Victoria's 24-hour emergency call-taking and dispatch services for Police, Fire, Ambulance and VICSES.

This integration of emergency services communications within Triple Zero Victoria is unique in Australia and rare worldwide. The team at Triple Zero Victoria is deeply committed to the community it serves and is among the most dedicated and highly skills in its field.

About the Role

The Senior Network Engineer is a key subject matter expert and reports to the Systems Engineering Lead, Next Generation CAD.

The Senior Network Engineer will use their expertise in supporting Next Generation CAD program across design and implementation to enhance and expand TZV's on-premises and cloud solutions primarily in Azure as well as other hyper-scaler providers as required. We are seeking a candidate with a creative and innovative mindset, as well as a keen eye for detail, resiliency, availability, and sustainability in cloud/on-premises design, engineering, implementation, and delivery practices.

This role offers an excellent career opportunity for individuals with proven experience in designing, deploying, and transitioning network solutions using Cisco ACI fabric, Azure networking, interconnects, and advanced firewall technologies in delivering collaborative solutions for mission critical environments.

The main purpose of the role is to support delivery of the hybrid cloud and on-premises solutions for the TZV transformation program. The scope will focus predominantly on the Next Generation CAD Project.

Day to day responsibilities include:

• Detailed design creation and review of Cisco ACI network infrastructure
• Key SME role across Cisco ACI network build infrastructure lifecycle
• Fortinet firewall infrastructure design and build
• Design, deploy and enhance network security controls
• Hybrid cloud Azure networking

About You

The successful candidate will have a tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Networking, or a related discipline, as well as the following:

• Proven experience in a large organisation, supporting 24/7 infrastructure environments
• Solid Cisco Data Centre ACI design and implementation skills
• Solid expertise in Azure Networking
• Extensive experience in the deployment and management of Palo Alto or Fortinet Firewalls.
• ITIL V3 Certification

What We Can Offer You

You will be supporting a critical service to the Victorian community and will be rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements and employee benefits including:

• Employee assistance program for employees and eligible family members
• Discounted health insurance, banking services and gym membership
• 'Memberlink' discount card, accepted by 1,000's of retailers and services providers
• Free staff parking at all our sites
• Salary packaging options after an initial service period

Triple Zero Victoria is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our workplace. We encourage and celebrate diversity in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for our roles. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the Victorian community in which we live.

How to Apply

Click the 'Apply' button which will direct you to the Triple Zero Victoria Careers Portal. From here you can submit your application, which should include a current resume and cover letter outlining your interest in the role and linking your experience to the position.

Please note: all applications must be submitted via our Triple Zero Victoria Careers Portal. We kindly ask that you do not send your application by email as we require you to complete a mandatory application form to accompany your application.

For a confidential discussion, please email

Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Applications must be submitted by 11.59pm, Friday 12 September 2025.

Other Relevant Information

Applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a Permanent Resident. If you have applied for an ongoing position, you can only be considered for a fixed term period of employment that does not exceed your visa term. Employment will be subject to providing evidence of your Australian working rights.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Medical Declaration, with employment subject to a National Police Check clearance.

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Triple Zero Victoria's Careers team via

Applications close Friday 12 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

29 August 2025