Information Technology Services (ITS) Full-time, permanent position Base salary will be in the range $100,554 - $109,496 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7) Based at our St Lucia location About This Opportunity As a Senior Network Engineer (locally known as Principal Engineer, IT Networks/Infrastructure), your primary focus will be delivering expert technical and analytical support across the University's campus and datacentre network infrastructure. You’ll play a key role in the design, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of network services that support critical I.T. operations. Embedded within the Infrastructure Operations team, you'll thrive in a collaborative and technically diverse environment, contributing to both daily operational support and strategic projects that enhance the university's digital capabilities. Key responsibilities will include: Provide high-level operational support for campus and datacentre networks, including incident response, troubleshooting, and resolving service tickets. Contribute to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of network infrastructure. Perform proactive maintenance, health checks, and assist in the research and development of emerging network technologies. Offer senior technical advice, mentorship, and support to team members while participating in after-hours on-call rotations. About UQ As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world. Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as: Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave 17% superannuation contributions 17.5% annual leave loading Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family UQ Study for Staff On campus childcare options Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day) Salary packaging options About You A bachelor's degree in electrical, electronic, or computer engineering (or a related field) with extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience. Broad understanding of general computing concepts, with particular expertise in networking and infrastructure. Cisco CCNA certification or significant hands-on experience with Cisco network infrastructure. Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining modern communications infrastructure, with expertise in one or more areas such as routing/switching, network security, wireless LAN, datacentre networks, or network management platforms. Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical information clearly to diverse audiences. A methodical, detail-oriented engineering approach with strong organisational and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to deliver high-quality service outcomes both independently and within a team environment. Experience providing technical guidance or mentoring in a collaborative team setting. The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check, etc. You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment. Questions? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Shaun Diefenbach, Senior Manager, Infrastructure Operations Centre, Infrastructure Services at [email protected] . For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. Want to Apply? We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload: Resume A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion , fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact [email protected] . Other Information UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role. Applications close Wednesday, 25 June 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-52398).