Network Administrator

Lane Cove Council; Lane Cove; On-site; AUD 113,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Salary progression

Professional development

Wellness program

Gym memberships

9 day fortnight

Nearby amenities

Job summary

Lane Cove Council is seeking a Network Administrator to manage the Information Technology infrastructure and resources across the council’s systems. The role focuses on planning, implementing and applying IT to support service delivery for residents and staff.

You will work on-site at the Lane Cove Civic Centre, contributing to secure, reliable network operations and proactive infrastructure maintenance. A permanent full-time position with 35 hours per week offers opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology or equivalent.
• Experience in computer and networking infrastructure, firewalls, operating systems, virtual technologies and cloud technologies.
• Knowledge of network security infrastructure including, but not limited to, wide area networks, firewalls, routers and switches.
• Understanding of cyber security governance risk and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse information, solve problems and make sound judgments with the appropriate security controls in place.
• Well-rounded in-depth technical skills with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to provide quality customer service.
• Demonstrated record of achievement in Information Technology.
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Ability to meet time project deadlines, manage constraints and competing deadlines.
• Previous experience in a similar role in either the public or private sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage Council’s Information Technology infrastructure and resources.
• Ensure efficient planning, implementation and application of information technology to support service delivery.

Skills

Networking infrastructure

Firewalls

Operating systems

Cloud technologies

Network security

Cyber security governance

Problem solving

Security controls

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

Information Technology degree or equivalent

Job description

Location: Lane Cove Council Civic Centre, 48 Longueville Road, Lane Cove

Department: Information Technology

Employment type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

Team:Information Technology

Hours:Permanent Full Time, 35 hours per week

Salary: $112,529 - $118,164 per annum + 12% superannuation

About the role

You will be responsible for responsible for the management of Council’sInformation Technology infrastructure and resources, to ensure the efficientplanning, implementation and application of information technology to supportCouncil’s service delivery.

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Tertiary Qualifications inInformation Technology or equivalent.
• Experiencein computer and networking infrastructure, firewalls, operating systems,virtual technologies and cloud technologies.
• Knowledgeof network security infrastructure including, but not limited to, wide areanetworks, firewalls, routers and switches.
• Understandingof cyber security governance risk and compliance.
• Demonstratedability to analyse information, solve problems and make sound judgments withthe appropriate security controls in place.
• Well-roundedin-depth technical skills with attention to detail.
• Demonstratedability to provide quality customer service.
• Demonstratedrecord of achievement in Information Technology.
• Excellentoral and written communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Abilityto meet time project deadlines, manage constraints and competing deadlines.
• Previousexperience in a similar role in either the public or private sector.

What we offer

Weare committed to supporting our people to do their best work. You’ll haveaccess to:

• Flexiblework arrangements, including hybrid options for eligible roles.
• Annualperformance reviews and salary progression.
• Extensiveprofessional development and training.
• Employeewellness program and discounted gym memberships.
• Access to flexi time with a 9 day fortnight available.
• Close to shops, cafes and the Lane Cove aquatic centre.

About Council

Locatedon the lower North Shore, Lane Cove is a vibrant, close-knit community with aleafy village atmosphere. We deliver best-value services and facilities to ourresidents while building a sustainable, inclusive future - one that empowerschildren, young people and families to feel safe and supported.

Weare a place where people genuinely care about their work and each other.Inclusion and diversity are central to everything we do, and we welcomeapplications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and walks of life.

Salary range

Salary: $112,529 - $118,164 per annum + 12% superannuation

Council is an equal opportunity employer. Wereflect the community we serve and encourage applications from First Nationspeoples, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ individuals, and people fromculturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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