Network Engineer

Job Description

At Ambulance Victoria (AV) we are proud to share our commitment to save and improve lives by providing outstanding care for our patients. It is our promise to every patient, and it sits at the heart of everything we do. No matter what corporate or support role you play in delivering our critical services to Victorians, you join a team dedicated to bringing our vision of ‘Outstanding emergency health care every time' to life.

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join our Digital & Technology Services Division. Supported by a team of multiple resources the Network Engineer will manage, and monitor AV's wired, wireless and cloud network infrastructure, including IP Telephony platforms.

This is a full time, permanent position based at our Blackburn North Business Centre. While WFH/Hybrid working options are available, it is essential that the successful applicant maintains a presence in Blackburn North.

About The Role

Reporting to the Network Engineer Team Leader, responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Support and enhance IT network operations providing a stable and secure service to AV business requirements
• Assist in the design and management of systems to proactively monitor networking capacity, availability, and feature enhancement
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve operational excellence, optimise operational costs through simplified, documented, and repeatable processes and use, of new/emerging technologies
• Build and maintain working relationships with Telecommunications (data) and internet service providers, Hardware & Software Service providers
  
  

About You

To be considered for this position you will possess:

• A degree or relevant industry certification with significant relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and relevant experience in an Information Technology or related field
• Substantial experience with cloud networking including Microsoft Azure Networking & Native Security Services
• Experience in dispersed enterprise scale network infrastructure, LAN/WAN management, network monitoring & alerting, and capacity planning
• Experience in maintaining and operating, Network Vendor Suites and products, including:
• Cisco Security Platforms, Routing, Switching & Wireless, and Meraki
• Cisco ISE, Umbrella, CUCM, Jabber and WebEx
• F5 Network BigIP GTM/LTM or Citrix NetScaler AD
• Forescout, Firemon, Tenable Networks, & Solarwinds Suite
  

Please refer to the position description for a full list of position requirements and key selection criteria.

Working at Ambulance Victoria

As a valued member of AV you will enjoy a professional working environment that recognises the importance of work/life balance. We offer salary packaging options, generous personal leave entitlements, accrued days off for full time roles, and other benefits including free on-site parking.

We believe our people are our greatest resource and the sustainability of our workforce depends on how well we utilise our people's skills and abilities and whether our staffing reflects the diversity of the Victorian community. If you are ready to be an integral part in bringing our values of Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence to life at AV, we want to hear from you!

Important information

By applying for a position, you agree to undertake an assessment of any Secondary Employment or outside interests, in line with AV's Secondary Employment procedure. This is required to ensure there is no perceived or actual conflict of interest for AV should you be successful and commence in the role.

Successful applicants will need to be willing to complete pre-employment screening including references, misconduct and Police Checks.

This position is classified AV4 under the Ambulance Victoria (Management and Administrative Staff) Enterprise Agreement 2021.

The position description can be found on the AV Careers website https://careers.ambulance.vic.gov.au.

How To Apply

Your application is an integral part of the selection process and should include:

• Cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the position
• Current resume
  
  

Applications must be submitted by 11.59pm AEDT on Sunday 9 March 2025. Applications must be submitted via the AV Careers Centre website https://careers.ambulance.vic.gov.au to be considered. Emailed applications will not be accepted.

For further information, please refer to ‘Applying for a position with Ambulance Victoria‘. For any further queries please contact or recruitment via [email protected] or 03 9840 3653.

At all levels of our organisation a diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to deliver the Best Care to the Victorian community, and helps create a healthier, more productive workplace for our people. In the event you require a reasonable adjustment to support your application for this role, please contact us at [email protected] and a member of our Recruitment & Selection team will be in touch.