Senior Network and Unified Communications Administrator

Uniting Vic.Tas; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 109,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

10% discount at Uniting Early Learning

Up to 10 weeks parental leave

EAP counselling

Training and development opportunities

25% off at Uniting Op Shops

Job summary

Uniting is seeking a Senior Network and Unified Communications Administrator to oversee its network and UC infrastructure, including LAN/WAN, wireless networks, firewalls, routers, switches, telephony, VoIP, collaboration, and conferencing platforms. This role ensures secure, reliable ICT and communications services that support staff productivity and service delivery.

You will provide technical leadership, mentor ICT staff, liaise with third-party providers for advanced support, and drive

Qualifications

• Tertiary IT/CS or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Extensive experience in network oversight and unified communications administration.
• Strong knowledge of LAN/WAN, wireless, routing, switching, firewalls, and VoIP/UC platforms.

Responsibilities

• Oversee senior-level management of network and UC infrastructure.
• Ensure secure, reliable, high-performing ICT and communications services.
• Lead technical teams and liaise with third-party providers for advanced support.

Skills

Network oversight

Unified communications

LAN/WAN

Wireless networks

Firewalls

Education

IT/CS degree or equivalent

Tools

UC platforms

VoIP

Networking hardware

Job description

• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay
• Full-time, Ongoing position
• Based in Melbourne CBD

• 534063
• Melbourne CBD, VIC, 3000
• Systems Administration
• Permanent Full Time
• Closing on: Nov 9 2026
• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay
• Full-time, Ongoing position
• Based in Melbourne CBD

Your new role

As the Senior Network and Unified Communications Administrator, you will be responsible for the senior-level oversight, optimisation, and strategic management of Uniting’s network and unified communications infrastructure. This includes LAN/WAN, wireless networks, firewalls, routers, switches, telephony, VoIP, collaboration, and conferencing platforms.

In this role, you will ensure secure, reliable, and high-performing ICT and communications services that support staff productivity, business operations, and service delivery. You will also provide technical leadership, assist ICT staff with complex issues, liaise with third-party providers for advanced network support, and contribute to continuous improvement and strategic planning of infrastructure and services.

Benefits Of Working At Uniting

Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your salary (109k – 117k) + super, you can access the following.

• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
• Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
• Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
• Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.

Your skills and experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Extensive experience in network oversight and unified communications administration.
• Strong knowledge of LAN/WAN, wireless, routing, switching, firewalls, and VoIP/UC platforms.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex network and UC issues.
• Experience collaborating with third-party providers for advanced technical support.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

View the position description here

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBT+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.