Senior Network Specialist

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Ongoing, Full Time 
• Location Eveleigh
• A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process to fill anticipated vacancies over the next 18 months.
• Competitive remuneration ranging from $129,464 to $142,665 plus super & annual leave loading.

Are you ready to take your networking expertise to the next level? We are seeking a Senior Network Specialist to join our dynamic team and provide technical leadership in the implementation and maintenance of advanced networking technologies across our department.

In this pivotal role, you will oversee the installation, integration, performance tuning, and problem management of our extensive wide area and data centre networks, as well as campus LAN and Wi-Fi environments. You will play a crucial part in supporting over 2,000 sites and two data centres, leveraging cutting-edge technology to maintain one of Australia’s largest and most sophisticated IT networks.

As the main point of contact for major network events, you’ll coordinate 2nd and 3rd level support from our dedicated team of specialists while collaborating closely with key stakeholders, vendors, and field staff. Your passion for delivering exceptional network services to schools will be essential in driving adherence to ITIL principles and ensuring vendor accountability to agreed SLAs.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you 

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Implement and maintain advanced networking technologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities to deliver quality outcome in tight timeframes
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Tertiary qualifications in information technology or equivalent experience in delivering and maintaining complex, scalable and geographically dispersed networks.
• Participation in an after-hours on call roster as required.
• Industry certification in relevant technologies or equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates not currently employed by the Department must provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance number. Renewal is not required after the WWCC expires, as long as you remain in a non–child-related role. Employer obligations only apply while the WWCC is valid.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa. 

Closing date: Thursday 20 November 2025 at 11:59pm 

For role enquiries please contact Mark Stevens via email mark.stevens63@det.nsw.edu.au

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (youbelong@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.