Network Engineer

Monash University; Clayton; On-site; AUD 111,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Monash University is seeking a Network Engineer to join the Network Services team on a continuing appointment at Clayton campus. You will work across a large-scale environment spanning campus, data centre, private and public cloud networks to ensure secure, high-performing connectivity.

You will contribute to automation, AI-enabled operations and software-defined networking, handle 24/7 roster, and support 200+ buildings and 11,000 wireless access points.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with data centre technologies and large-scale enterprise networks.
• Experience with Cisco ISE and network access control.
• Strong knowledge of Cisco networking, TCP/IP, IPv6, routing, LAN/WAN, firewalls, VPNs and ACLs.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex network issues and improve performance.
• Ability to document designs and diagrams; ITIL-aligned environment familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Maintain secure, resilient network services across 200+ buildings and 11,000 wireless access points.
• Provide 24/7 operational support, respond to incidents and implement upgrades.
• Contribute to observability, automation and software-defined networking initiatives.

Skills

Data Centre technologies

Large-scale campus networks

Cisco ISE

Networking & security (TCP/IP, IPv6, 1

Tools

Cisco ACI

EVPN-VXLAN

Ansible

Python

Job description

Network Engineer

Job No.: 697162

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: Continuing appointment

Remuneration: $110,527 - $121,227 pa HEW Level 07 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

Join Monash Group’s Network Services team as a Network Engineer and help shape the connectivity that underpins world-class education, research and digital services. You’ll work across a complex, large-scale environment spanning campus, data centre, private and public cloud networks, with the opportunity to influence how the network evolves through automation, AI-enabled operations and software-defined networking.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team responsible for keeping critical network services secure, resilient and high-performing across 200+ buildings, 50+ sites, 160,000+ switch ports and 11,000 wireless access points. From resolving complex incidents and delivering network upgrades to improving observability and automation, your expertise will have a tangible impact at scale.

This is an opportunity to work with modern enterprise networking technologies, contribute to continual improvement and help build a future-ready network capability, while sharing knowledge and supporting the development of others. The role also participates in a 24/7 operational roster, providing critical support when it matters most.

Key Selection Criteria

• Extensive experience and knowledge of Data Centre technologies (Cisco ACI, EVPN-VXLAN, NXOS, public cloud etc)
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise campus networks, including switching, wireless and network management platforms.
• Experience with Cisco ISE, including 802.1X network access control and TACACS+.
• Strong technical expertise across Cisco networking, TCP/IP, IPv6, routing, LAN/WAN, firewalls, VPNs and ACLs.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex network issues, analyse performance and deliver effective, timely solutions in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts and produce clear technical documentation and diagrams.
• Highly developed planning and organisational skills, with experience managing priorities, changes, improvements and deadlines within an ITIL-aligned environment.
• A strong customer and service focus, with knowledge of relevant networking, security standards and regulatory requirements, and a commitment to secure, reliable network operations.
• Knowledge and understanding of BIND DNS, Linux systems and automation tools (Ansible, Python) would be an advantage.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at [e-mail] in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Mr Syed Karim, Network Operations Lead, [phone]

Position Description: Network Engineer

Applications Close: Monday 12 October 2026, 11:55PM AEDT