Network Engineer | Permanent Full Time | Commencement Date –Flexible, negotiable with the successful candidate

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer on a permanent full-time basis to take ownership of our core ICT infrastructure, ensuring the security, resilience, performance and continuous improvement of our network, server, cloud and endpoint environments.

Reporting to the Head of Technology, this is a senior technical role responsible for maintaining critical infrastructure platforms, leading infrastructure projects, managing service providers, and supporting the School’s cyber security operations.

About the Role

As the Network Engineer, you will act as the technical owner of the School’s infrastructure environment, providing expertise across networking, systems administration, cloud platforms, cyber security, disaster recovery and infrastructure lifecycle management.

You will work closely with Technology Services team and external service providers to ensure high levels of availability, security and operational excellence across the School’s technology environment.

You will take technical ownership of the School’s core infrastructure, including:

• Network administration (switching, routing, firewalls, wireless and network security)
• Microsoft 365, Azure and Entra ID administration
• Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and Hyper-V environments
• Cyber security operations, vulnerability management and incident response
• Backup, disaster recovery and infrastructure resilience
• Infrastructure projects, lifecycle management and vendor oversight

About You

You will bring:

• 5+ years’ experience in network, infrastructure or systems administration roles
• Strong expertise in Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, Windows Server and Active Directory
• Experience with networking technologies, firewalls, wireless and virtualisation platforms
• Knowledge of cyber security operations, patching and vulnerability management
• Experience managing technology vendors and service providers
• Relevant IT qualifications and industry certifications (Microsoft, Cisco, Palo Alto, Aruba or similar)

Desirable

• Experience in education or school environments
• Microsoft Defender, Intune, Palo Alto and Aruba technologies
• ITIL and business continuity experience.

APPLICATIONS | Closing Date: 18 November 2026

Please note, to be eligible for this role you must have: 

• The right to work in Australia. 
• A current Working with Children Check. 

Apply now to help shape and support the School’s technology future.

To apply, please submit your application by pasting the below link into your web browser 

https://apps.docusign.com/webforms/au/6ec647bd7f255130a703e9d27a4ce276