Network Engineer

Air Services Australia; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Airservices Australia is seeking a hands-on network professional to support and manage Cisco-based infrastructure. You will work with technical specialists and stakeholders to maintain service continuity, participate in upgrades, and contribute to modernising Airservices' enterprise network in a safety‑critical environment.

The role requires on-call roster participation, travel to operational sites, and the ability to work independently in a 24/7 operational setting.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience supporting enterprise network environments.
• Strong Cisco networking knowledge, including routing and switching.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving complex network issues.
• Exposure to network programming and automation concepts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot complex network issues and support operational networks.
• Participate in network upgrades and enhancements.
• Contribute to projects modernising Airservices' network capability.
• Collaborate with technical specialists, project teams, stakeholders and vendors.

Skills

Cisco routing

Network troubleshooting

Automation concepts

Communication skills

On-call readiness

Tools

Cisco IOS

Job description

Job no: 502903
Work type: Full Time Permanent
Location: VIC, QLD
Categories: Information Technology

• Help shape the future of Australia's critical network infrastructure.
• Brisbane or Melbourne | Hybrid working

Summary

Keep critical network infrastructure performing at its best through proactive support, troubleshooting and operational excellence.

The Organisation

Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of 11% of the world’s airspace and provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia’s busiest airports.

Our people are our greatest asset with a dynamic and diverse team operating from locations across the country - from bustling cities to regional and remote locations, including an island. This team keep are helping to secure the future of Australia’s skies and keep it amongst the safest in the world.

We connect people with their world safely – linking family and friends, generating economic activity, creating jobs, and facilitating trade and tourism.

Airservices is committed to fostering a culture that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful. We encourage motivated individuals who love what they do, value a service first mindset and embrace a challenge to explore a career with Airservices. In return you will be a valued team member, be offered flexibility and experience a meaningful career in an exciting, ever-evolving aviation industry.

The Role & The Team

Reporting to the Network Services Lead, you will play a key role in supporting and managing Cisco-based network infrastructure while contributing to the ongoing evolution of Airservices' enterprise network environment. You'll work closely with technical specialists, project teams, stakeholders and vendors to maintain service continuity and deliver network improvements.

Day-to-day, you'll troubleshoot complex issues, support operational networks, participate in network upgrades and enhancements, and contribute to projects that modernise Airservices' network capability. The team works within a safety-critical environment where collaboration, accountability and technical excellence are highly valued.

Participation in an on-call roster is required, and occasional travel to operational sites may be necessary.

Please see the link below to view the full Position Description:

You are a technically strong network professional who enjoys being hands-on and taking ownership of network support activities. You'll be comfortable working independently, communicating with a broad range of stakeholders and supporting services in a 24/7 operational environment.

The successful applicant will have:

• Demonstrated hands-on experience supporting enterprise network environments.
• Strong Cisco networking knowledge, including routing and switching.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving complex network issues.
• Exposure to network programming and automation concepts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a 24/7 operational environment and participate in an on-call roster.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.

At Airservices Australia, we embrace and thrive on diversity of thought, perspectives, and capabilities because we know the benefits of having a workforce that is representative of the community that we serve. We appreciate everyone is unique, and acknowledge diversity in thought leads to greater transparency and improved consideration in our decision making.

We believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success. We actively encourage and welcome candidates from all cultural backgrounds, gender identities, people living with disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

Security Clearance

To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian Citizen or a Permanent resident as an ASIC is required for this role. Please refer to the security check requirements successful applicants will be required to undertake as part of the recruitment process.

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