Network Administrator

JBS

Cobram

On-site

AUD 90,000 - 115,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

JBS Australia’s Cobram Plant is seeking a Network Administrator to join the team on a full-time basis. The role covers administration, maintenance, security, monitoring and optimisation of the site’s IT infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, wireless networks, servers and production technology systems.

You will work with Corporate IT to ensure network availability, system reliability and compliance, with some after-hours support and project work involved.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or equivalent.
At least 1 year of relevant network administration experience.
Proficiency with TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing and switching,
Experience configuring firewalls and securing network infrastructure.
Ability to manage Active Directory, backups and server health monitoring.

Responsibilities

Administer, monitor and maintain LAN/WAN and wireless networks.
Configure switches, routers, firewalls and access points.
Manage IP addressing, DNS, DHCP and network segmentation.
Support production systems and IT security controls.
Provide end-user technical support and incident resolution.
Participate in site and corporate technology improvement projects.

Skills

TCP/IP

DNS

DHCP

Routing

Switching

LAN/WAN

Firewall configurations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

1+ year relevant experience

Job description

JBS Australia’s Southern Division, headquartered in Melbourne, has the largest multi-species processing facility in Australia, processing beef, sheep, and goats. JBS Southern processing facilities have access to all major international markets, providing our livestock suppliers with a range of markets and brand opportunities.

A pleasant 3 hour drive north of Melbourne, our Cobram Food Processing Facility is located on the banks of the Murray River in the picturesque Goulburn Valley. This setting offers a relaxed lifestyle while providing great facilities for team members and their families. The Cobram site specialises in processing sheep and goats and has the ability to handle over 4,000 head per day, operating five days per week. Growing to employ over 390 team members, the Cobram facility offers excellent career opportunities across many aspects of meat processing.

JBS Australia is Australia’s largest and most respected meat and food processor. The Company has a strong portfolio of leading beef, lamb, pork, and value-added branded products. In our Corporate Office we drive and foster the JBS culture of excellence and believe success is achieved through hard work. JBS can provide you with more than a job, it can provide a long-term rewarding career.

About the Role

We are currently recruiting a Network Administrator to join our Cobram Plant team in the full-time capacity. The Network Administrator is responsible for the administration, maintenance, security, monitoring and optimisation of the site's information technology infrastructure. This includes local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), wireless networks, servers, telecommunications systems, user access management, cybersecurity controls, production technology systems and business‑critical applications. The role works closely with Corporate IT to ensure network availability, system reliability, security compliance and operational continuity across all site technology environments. Some after‑hours support and project work may be required.

Key responsibilities:

Network Administration & Infrastructure Management

1. Administer and maintain LAN, WAN and wireless network infrastructure.
2. Monitor network performance, availability and capacity to support operational requirements.
3. Configure and maintain network switches, routers, firewalls and wireless access points.
4. Investigate and resolve network outages, connectivity issues and performance bottlenecks.
5 Manage IP addressing, DNS, DHCP and network segmentation.
6. Coordinate network upgrades, expansions and infrastructure projects.
7. Maintain telecommunications systems and internet connectivity services.
8. Liaise with third‑party vendors and service providers regarding network services and support.

Systems Administration

1. Administer Windows server environments and related services.
2. Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, user accounts and system permissions.
3. Monitor server health, storage capacity and system performance.
4. Implement backup, recovery and disaster recovery processes.
5. Maintain software licensing compliance and asset registers.
6. Coordinate server maintenance, patching and security updates.

Cybersecurity

1. Monitor and maintain IT security controls across the site.
2. Manage endpoint protection, antivirus and security monitoring systems.
3. Assist with cybersecurity audits, incident investigations and remediation activities.
4. Ensure compliance with company cybersecurity policies and standards.
5. Identify vulnerabilities and implement corrective actions to minimise risk.

Technical Documentation

1. Maintain current network diagrams and infrastructure documentation.
2. Develop standard operating procedures for IT systems and network environments.
3. Record and manage changes through formal change control processes

Production Systems Support

1. Ensure all production and operational technology systems are functioning effectively and provide ongoing support, troubleshooting and maintenance for:
2. RFID panels and RFID wands, Barcode scanning systems
3. Chiller assessment scanners, Loadout scanners, Location scanning systems, Fixed scanning equipment
4. Labelling systems
5. X‑ray systems (PC units and scanners)
6. Dematic Sorter systems, GEA Tunnel systems
7. Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
8. Industrial printers, Production workstations and terminals
9. Site communications equipment

End User Support

1. Provide technical support to site personnel across all departments.
2. Diagnose and resolve hardware, software and network‑related issues.
3. Assist users with business applications and operational systems.
4. Deliver timely service and maintain high levels of customer support.
5. Escalate incidents appropriately to Corporate IT where required.

6.. Project and Continuous Improvement

7. Participate in site and corporate technology improvement projects.
8. Identify opportunities to improve system performance, reliability and security.
9. Support the implementation of new technologies and infrastructure.
10. Contribute to business process improvement initiatives through technology solutions.
11. Assist with technology budgeting, planning and asset lifecycle management.

Other

1. Develop and understand your top four reasons for being safe. We believe that being safe protects you for something, not from something.
2. Always be on the lookout for hazards and fix minor hazards that you can fix, if you cannot fix them make sure you report them to your manager
3. Always report all workplace near misses and incidents, immediately to your Manager.
4. Make sure you understand the JBS Australia Workplace Health and Safety practices that relate to your role, and take responsibly for both your safety and the safety of your team members.
5. Always consider the Quality, Work Health and Safety and Environmental Management as stated in Company Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.
6. Safety is a shared responsibility between you and JBS, we will provide you with a safe place to work, and you will work safely.

About you:

A Bachelor’s degree or higher qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Telecommunications (comparable to an AQF Bachelor Degree or higher) and more than one year working experience in this role
Alternative Experience Path: In lieu of a formal degree, candidates typically need at least 5 years of relevant work experience and/or recognized vendor certifications.
Proficiency in TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching, LAN/WAN setup, and firewall configurations
Ability to work in a repetitive and fast paced environment
Be willing to receive a QFever vaccination
Be reliable and punctual
Have access to reliable transport to and from work
Ability to work effectively in a team environment

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