Senior Network Administrator

Job no:509472
Work type:full time
Location:Crawley
Categories:Information Technology

University IT

• An exciting opportunity to join a team of progressive network professionals
• Full-time, ongoing appointment
• Salary range: Level 8 $120,935 – $132,187 package (inclusive of superannuation)

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked amongst the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research-intensive universities.  With an enviable research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to ‘innovate and inspire’ there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top University. 

About the team  

UWA is making significant investments in the Information and Technology Services to enable its strategic direction and goals.  UWA is also looking to utilise technology advancements to expand its services and create new and innovative teaching and research models.

The redesign of the Infrastructure and Platform Services unit aims to deliver design and operational services through a portfolio comprised of a Network and Platform section and an End User Compute section.

About the opportunity  

As the appointee you will operate independently and provide support to the Manager, Network Administration in network and communications services development and operation, the implementation of best practices, project planning, and networks & communications maintenance and support.

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate: 

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent competency
• ITIL Certification or demonstrated experience in ITIL processes is essential
• Substantial relevant computing experience in standards, documentation, operations and technical management of network and telecommunications infrastructure and services including high availability configurations and performance analysis
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to interpret needs and recommend appropriate solutions within a changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and act as an example to others
• Ability to build stakeholder engagement whilst always remaining fully customer focused
• Working knowledge of the Higher Education sector is essential

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:    Network Administrator - Level 8.pdf

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria  

Closing date: 11:55pm on 1st March 2023

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia. 

Application Details:  Please apply online via the Apply Now button. 

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.  We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution.  We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for child 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity. 

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at [email protected] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.

Advertised:08 Feb 2023 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:01 Mar 2023 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time