Senior Network Engineer

About the role 

We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated Senior Network Engineer to ensure the delivery of secure, robust and scalable infrastructure to all WesCEF business units by architecting, designing, implementing and supporting data and voice networks nationally.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing, installing, configuring and securing data and voice communications equipment in IT and OT environments with a security focus
• Day-to-day operational support of network and unified communications systems
• Securing, tuning and monitoring network performance and advising on operation improvements
• Produce and/or review technical and operational documentation for networks and communications infrastructure
• Provide support to end users and liaise with vendors and support organisations to resolve product issues
• Support and maintain network and communications hardware with the assistance of the hardware vendor’s maintenance engineers
• Adhere to change control practices

About You 

Do you have a mixture of the following skills, capabilities and experience?

• Proven success in a similar role
• Tertiary qualifications in an IT related discipline, or significant experience with IT and or OT networks
• Significant experience in design, implementation and maintenance of enterprise networks (LAN/WAN, cloud, routing/switching, datacentre networks, wireless networks)
• Strong network security skills, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, segmentation, and compliance frameworks.
• Significant experience in troubleshooting network issues across Cisco Switches, Firewalls and Wi-Fi along with experience in Azure networking.
• Proven project delivery capability and ability to communicate technical concepts to nontechnical stakeholders.
• Highly developed analytical and proven problem solving ability
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal & communication skills

What we offer

At Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF), we value our people and offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and career growth, including:

• Competitive remuneration, including access to the Wesfarmers employee share plan and participation in our annual incentive plan
• Flexible working arrangements, including some work-from-home options where applicable
• Salary sacrifice opportunities, including novated leasing
• Access to a wide range of employee benefits across the Wesfarmers Group, including staff discounts at Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Kleenheat, as well as access to Wesfarmers-sponsored arts and cultural events
• Paid parental leave of up to 18 weeks
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities across WesCEF and the broader Wesfarmers Group

Why WesCEF

At WesCEF, we are committed to building an engaged, high-performing and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We value diversity of thinking, skills and experience, knowing this drives innovation and better business outcomes.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We are proud to support flexible working arrangements and understand that flexibility looks different for everyone. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to discuss your needs as part of the application process.

WesCEF operates across multiple locations, with our two major hubs based in Kwinana and the Perth CBD.

Applications close: Sunday 1st March 2026

Our recruitment process considers your alignment to our company values and the requirements of the role. We also have several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your suitability for the role including but not limited to psychometric assessment, police checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, right to work check, qualifications, due diligence and/or reference checks.      

We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process prior to the closing date. Therefore, it is recommended to apply as soon as possible.      

Agency applications will not be accepted.