Network Engineer

Ready to showcase your networking expertise? Join our energetic, fast-paced team and take on a key role in managing the infrastructure and systems that power our Local Health District.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Senior Analyst
Remuneration: $2,178.00 - $2,526.06 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ551453

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.  


Where you'll be working
Your primary location will be at St Leonards (RNS) but will need to be able to travel to all LHD sites if and when required.


What you'll be doing
The position of Network Services Specialist exists within the IT Operations (Technical Services) portfolio of the Digital Health Services (DHS) Directorate of the Northern Sydney and Central Coast Local Health Districts (NSLHD and CCLHD). This position will be primarily based at a single site however will require some travel to any sites within NSLHD and/or CCLHD. The primary site for this position will be agreed at the time of appointment and periodically as required with IT Operations Management.

The Network Services Specialist provides technical specialism and expertise and acts as the second point of escalations for support issues. They will contribute in-depth to the technical activities that develop, support and maintain the DHS services of both LHDs and contribute to them operating at maximum availability. 

The incumbent may also from time to time be required to contribute to related projects so that they are delivered on time and in-line with the organisation’s business plan and within the operational and project budget.  A primary focus for this role will be supporting large enterprise Network Infrastructure that includes LAN/WAN, Wireless LAN and VoIP.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria