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 The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) is the national agency responsible for administering the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (National Scheme) in partnership with 15 National Boards for the regulated health professions. 

This is a full time permanent opportunity that is based in Melbourne working a hybrid (2 office days) arrangement. 

The Senior Network Engineer role provides specialist technical advice and is responsible for managing the operation of Ahpra's networking infrastructure, firewalls, connectivity and telephony, delivering a comprehensive end to end support function across Ahpra’s infrastructure portfolio that supports and enables the ongoing operations of all Ahpra employees and Board members. Also, ensuring a 24x7 service level operation for Ahpra customer facing presence and supporting systems and infrastructure.

In this role you will:

• Ensure high availability, stability, performance, security, and efficiency of the entire Ahpra network and associated services by performing effective design, preventative and unplanned maintenance, implementation, continuous improvement to best practice and support activities.
• Administer, maintain and support Ahpra’s on premise and Cloud network infrastructure, firewalls, wireless and switches.
• Provide support for voice and video connectivity. In particular: MS Teams Telephony, SBC, and other Video Conference systems.
• Ensure services are restored promptly and effectively whilst minimizing adverse effect on business operations when incidences occur, using ITIL methodology.
• External vendors performance is managed in line with agreed service and performance targets, including managing and tracking incidents, service requests and raising orders.

Please review the attached position description:  RD Senior Network Engineer Nov 2024.pdf

As the ideal candidate, you will demonstrate the following:

• Information Technology or software engineering degree or equivalent
• Industry certifications in Cisco (CCNA, CCNP or CCIE), F5, Palo Alto desirable
• Advanced experience in networking infrastructure design and support in a highly regulated environment.
• High level experience with technical support, focused on Cisco, Palo Alto, Cisco Meraki, Juniper technologies
• Strong experience with F5, Prisma and Palo Alto firewalls are essential
• Advanced experience designing and implementing networking solutions to and within Public Cloud (Azure) platforms
• Experience in Network Security

What we offer:

• A friendly and supportive working culture with an active social club
• Discounted health insurance with Medibank Private
• Great work/life balance
• Sophisticated open plan workspaces in a 5-star rated building in a central location
• Attractive salary of $129,526 annum plus Superannuation

To apply: 

• Click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit your application. Email applications will not be accepted. 
• Your application must include a cover letter, current resume and maximum 2 page document addressing the ‘Experience’ section of the Role Description 
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process 
• Offer of employment will be subject to successful background (pre-employment screening) and Criminal History checks. 
• For any queries or a confidential discussion regarding this position, please contact Recruitment team via email at recruitment@ahpra.gov.au   
• Applications Close: 11.30pm AEDT Tuesday 26 November 2024

Ahpra requires all employees to comply with Ahpra policies, including the Flexible working policy. 

We will be shortlisting throughout the advertising period and should we identify suitable applicants, we may cease advertising early. 

Offer of employment is subject to successful background (pre-employment screening) and Criminal History checks. 

Ahpra is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage people of all abilities to apply, particularly people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, and those who may experience diversity or disability related barriers in securing employment.  If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

With respect, no agencies please 

Please note: Ahpra does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from agencies. Please do not submit any profiles or resumes. Should we require additional assistance