Senior Network Engineer

3 days ago

Saint Lucia, Queensland, Australia The University of Queensland Full time $115,645 - $129,000 per year
  • ​Information Technology Services (ITS)
  • Full-time, fixed term for 24 months
  • Base salary will be in the range $115,645 - $129, % Superannuation (HEW Level 8)
  • Based at our St Lucia location
About This Opportunity

As a Senior Network Engineer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of UQ's diverse network infrastructure across core, data centre, campus, and remote sites. Working as part of the Infrastructure Project team, you'll contribute to the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of highly available network services, supporting both operational excellence and strategic projects. This role also involves providing technical leadership, mentoring others, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that keep UQ connected.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Designing, implementing, and maintaining network infrastructure that supports UQ's large and complex environment.
  • Providing advanced troubleshooting, technical support, and maintenance to ensure secure and highly available network services.
  • Leading and supporting IT change and implementation projects, including evaluation of new technologies and systems.
  • Contributing to governance, cyber security practices, and continuous service improvements across UQ's network environment.
About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

  • Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave
  • 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading
  • Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
  • Health and wellness discounts - fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
  • Career development opportunities -access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program
  • On campus childcare options
  • Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)
  • Salary packaging options
About You

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer who thrives in complex environments and enjoys solving technical challenges with innovative solutions. With a strong foundation in enterprise networking and a proactive, detail-oriented approach, you will bring both technical expertise and leadership capability to UQ's Infrastructure Project team.

You will bring:

  • A degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field with extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Proven experience delivering large-scale networking uplift and replacement programs in enterprise environments.
  • Exposure to Software Defined Networking technologies (e.g., Cisco SDA, DNAC, ACI, or similar).
  • Advanced skills in analysis, design, operation, and maintenance of network and communications infrastructure (e.g., BGP, MPLS, wireless LANs, IP Telephony, disaster recovery).
  • Experience with scripting (e.g., Python, NodeJS, PHP) to achieve network automation.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and colleagues.
  • Self-motivation and the ability to work independently while managing competing priorities with attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership, mentoring, and guiding decision-making within project teams.
  • (Desirable) Industry certifications such as CCNA or CCNP, plus exposure to cloud, storage, firewalls, ITIL, or service management frameworks.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check, etc.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Scott Dukeson, Senior Manager, ITS Infrastructure Build and Delivery at

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at , stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

  • Resume
  • A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close Tuesday 21 October 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R

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