Network Engineer – Museums Victoria

Job Description

The salary offered is VPS5.1 $106,534 (pro rata) + 11.5% superannuation Employment status: Full-time, 2 year fixed term Location: Contact name: Contact email: About this role: Network Engineer - Australia’s largest public museum organisation is seeking a Network Engineer to join Museums Victoria. ABOUT MUSEUMS VICTORIA: Ever dreamed of working in a place where history comes alive, technology meets innovation, and stories are preserved for future generations? Welcome to Museums Victoria (MV), where we care for the state’s scientific and cultural collections, and every day brings new opportunities to inspire, challenge, and educate. From the awe-inspiring Melbourne Museum to the culturally significant Immigration Museum, the innovative Scienceworks, and the World Heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building, we’re a team of passionate professionals dedicated to preserving the past and shaping the future. And now, we’re on the lookout for a Network Engineer . If you’re passionate about leading innovative projects, preserving collections, and collaborating with a dynamic team to make history and technology collections accessible and impactful, this role could be your next great adventure! ABOUT THE POSITION: The position is responsible for implementing, monitoring, administering, maintaining, reporting, and documenting local and wide area networks (physical and wireless) to achieve fit for purpose performance, maximise uptime, maintain data security and adhere to compliance standards. Some of the key duties include: Operationally manage MV’s network: administration, implementation, monitoring, and documenting, to maximise performance, security, and reliability to deliver MV’s operational goals and stakeholder requirements. Implement configuration, installation and support of the network switching, wireless services, routing, and firewall infrastructure including Domain Name Servers (DNS) and proxy servers to maintain service availability, security, and flexibility to meet evolving operational demands. Implement scheduled upgrades; plan, procure and update network equipment and firmware; plan, organise, review and act on necessary tests and compliance reports. Support internet connectivity and MV’s resilient wide area network (WAN) to maximise availability of network-based services on all museum properties. Collaborate with colleagues to provide responsive services, installations and undertake technical investigations to resolve complex and specialised technical issues. THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL HAVE: Demonstrated experience supporting and administering physical and wireless networks including well developed technical knowledge of relevant software, hardware, and related technologies. Demonstrated ability to effectively support and maintain core network services in a complex enterprise environment. Demonstrated experience troubleshooting issues and resolving network problems. Well-developed communication skills including the ability to provide clear explanations, negotiate with stakeholders, influence management and colleagues to build effective relationships. Demonstrated ability to document as built solutions and network services. OTHER INFORMATION: The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check. #J-18808-Ljbffr