Network Engineer - DAF Networks
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TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers
Network Engineer – DAF Networks
Location negotiable across NSW (subject to campus availability)
Temporary full-time until 30 June 2026
$141,364 package includes base salary ($124,547- $137,476) per annum plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.
That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.
We invest in our people
At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.
We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and depending on your role, a 35-hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.
About the role
The Network Engineer is responsible for overseeing a large program of network installations, as well as monitoring and maintaining the organisations Digital Solutions Group network and transitioning to new network hardware and software, and maintaining and upgrading existing systems, as necessary.
About You
As a key member of the project team, you will provide engineering and design support and leadership for the project team and team members and champion the strategy, roadmap, and architecture across the campus network. We are seeking a capable and energetic IT professional to join our team where you will apply your industry knowledge to secure, innovate, and build strategies that will foster and facilitate the exciting network transformation program involving new Wi-fi and Switching and a change or network topologies to enrich and improve our services to our TAFE NSW staff and students.
Highly Regarded
Experience configuring and supporting Wireless Access Points, Switches, SD-WAN and network engineering support for Aruba/HPE and Juniper vendors stacks
Wi-Fi design experience across site surveys, RF planning, capacity analysis, 802.1x, EAP-TLS, NAC and policies
Experience in development and support for network macro and micro segmentation
Experience in development and support for Zero Trust Security Architecture
Experienced SME in Routing, Switching Firewalls, and Wireless
Proven ability to self-manage in a fast-paced environment with competing demands across project management activities.
To find out more about the role, click to view the Position Description.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks. If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.
A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!
Applications close 11.55pm AEST Sunday, 17th August 2025
To apply for this role, click on 'apply now' and provide:
Your current resume
Copies of your qualifications, where applicable, (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role.
Response to one targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)
Targeted Question:
Provide an example of when you have managed or supported the delivery of a new WIFI or Switching solution and how you related to various stakeholders both IT and Business to deliver a solution. How did you make decisions on complex matters that have a high level of impact on business operations?
Role-specific enquiries: contact Mark Johnson, Senior Network Engineer, via email mark.johnson123@tafensw.edu.au
General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Talent Acquisition Advisor Shweta Yadav via email shweta.yadav@tafensw.edu.au
For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process and the interactive Capability Application Tool.
This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct.
To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.
An eligibility list, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.
Location is negotiable across our TAFE NSW campuses. Please note your preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer.
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Offer ID: #1238687,
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