Senior Network Engineer

The University of Queensland; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 107,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

17% super

Leave loading

Hybrid working

Health programs

Study for staff

On-campus childcare

Parking

Salary packaging

Job summary

The University of Queensland’s Information Technology Services invites applications for a Senior Network Engineer. This fixed-term role (up to 2 years) at the St Lucia campus will design, implement and maintain the university’s enterprise network to support teaching, research and engagement.

You will lead technical initiatives, evaluate new technologies and provide expert advice while promoting cyber security best practices across a complex environment to deliver secure, reliable, and innovative

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical, electronic or computer engineering or equivalent.
• Cisco CCNA certification or extensive Cisco experience.
• Proven ability to design, deploy and support modern network infrastructure.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain enterprise network infrastructure to support university objectives.
• Lead technical design and delivery of significant network projects and evaluate emerging technologies.
• Provide expert technical advice and consultancy to stakeholders.
• Promote cybersecurity best practices and ensure reliability, resilience and performance of the network environment.

Skills

Cisco networking

CCNA

Networking technologies

BGP

MPLS

IP Telephony

Wireless networking

Cybersecurity

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Education

Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering degree

Job description

Information Technology Services (ITS) Full-time, fixed-term position for up to 2 years Base salary will be in the range $106,709 - $116,198 + 17% super (HEW Level 7) Based At our St Lucia location

About This Opportunity

Join UQ’s Information Technology Services department as a Senior Network Engineer and play a pivotal role in designing, delivering and supporting the University's communications network that underpins teaching, learning, research and engagement across UQ. Working within a collaborative and high-performing team, you will contribute to enterprise-scale network infrastructure, lead technical initiatives, and help drive secure, reliable and innovative technology services across a complex and diverse environment. You will be empowered to shape solutions, influence outcomes, and work alongside talented professionals who are creating change together.

Key responsibilities include:

Design, implement and maintain enterprise network infrastructure to support the University's operational, teaching and research objectives. Lead the technical design and delivery of significant network and infrastructure projects, including the evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies. Provide expert technical advice and consultancy services to stakeholders, ensuring high-quality and customer-focused outcomes. Promote cyber security best practice and contribute to the ongoing reliability, resilience and performance of UQ's network environment.

About You

You are an experienced network engineering professional who combines strong technical capability with a collaborative and solutions-focused approach. You thrive in complex environments, enjoy solving challenging problems, and are passionate about delivering secure, reliable and innovative technology services that create value for stakeholders. A degree in electrical, electronic or computer engineering, or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training and experience. Demonstrated experience designing, deploying and supporting contemporary network infrastructure. Cisco CCNA certification or extensive hands‑on experience with Cisco networking technologies. Strong knowledge of networking technologies such as network security, BGP, MPLS, IP Telephony, wireless networking or disaster recovery. Proven ability to investigate, evaluate and implement new technologies and technical solutions. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships. A strong customer service ethos and a methodical, organised approach to problem solving. The ability to work independently, contribute to team success, and lead technical activities or project outcomes when required.

About UQ

• Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave
• 17% super
• 17.5% leave loading
• flexible and hybrid working options
• health and wellbeing programs
• a heavily discounted Study for Staff program
• on‑campus childcare
• affordable parking
• and salary packaging

Other Information

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, and criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements. You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing [e-mail] or calling [phone]. Applications close Wednesday 23 September 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-67782).