• Join the IT Applications & Platform Services Team
• Be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the University’s network infrastructure
• Full-time, continuing position based in North Sydney

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community that welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses – Adelaide, Ballarat, Blacktown, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield and Rome.

As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU’s mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.

The Information Technology Directorate delivers high quality ICT Strategic services to support learning, teaching, research and business functions within the University. The Information Technology Directorate is responsible for the planning, management and delivery of information technology and services across the University to ensure the development and implementation of enhanced delivery systems and infrastructure to support the University Strategic Plan and activities.

As Network Specialist you will:

• provide high quality services, technical advice and cost-effective solutions to the IT Directorate and the broader ACU community
• undertake full range of activities associated with the Network Administration, project activities and support of the ACU’s LAN and WAN
• work collaboratively with various IT teams
• design and implement network solutions.

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate:

• Completion of, or progress towards, postgraduate qualification in Computer Science, Information Systems, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Demonstrated experience with network administration based on CISCO (core switches, routers, edge switches and wireless controllers)
• Extensive knowledge with using network tools like CISCO PRIME, CISCO CMX and CISCO ISE.
• Experience in monitoring, and managing a Wireless network across multiple locations based on CISCO network infrastructure
• Strong experience in designing, implementing and troubleshooting routing protocol based on BGP and EIGRP, as well creating new VLANs, network subnets and implementing NAT
• Experience with the management of Palo Alto Firewalls, VPN appliances and Load Balancers.

The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe and valued through development, participation and involvement. 

How to Apply:

Applicants are expected to address all selection criteria listed in the position description. To apply for this role click the "Apply" link below. Visit Hints and Tips on how to apply.

Total remuneration valued to $115,017 - $128,589 pa including salary component $97,191 - $108,660 pa (Higher Education Worker Level 8), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

To discuss this role further contact Namir Kasim, Platform Services Manager, on (02) 9739 2077 or email Namir.kasim@acu.edu.au

Only candidates with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

ACU is committed to diversity and social inclusion in its employment practices. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse groups are encouraged.

Equal Opportunity and Privacy of personal information is University policy. For more details visit www.acu.edu.au/careers”

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 22 April 2020