Step into a role where your expertise keeps the organisation connected, secure, and future‐ready.
As Council's Networking Administrator, you'll be the guardian of our network infrastructure - supporting reliable services for our community and strengthening our cyber‐resilience.
You'll take ownership of core network operations, from firewalls and VPNs to WAN optimisation and secure connectivity. You'll help shape our Cyber Security Strategy, support key ICT projects, and ensure our systems remain robust, modern, and protected. This is a hands‐on technical role with real impact, working within a collaborative ICT team committed to service excellence.
If you thrive on solving complex network challenges, stay ahead of emerging threats, and want to help build a safer, smarter, more connected Council, this role is for you.
* Permanent, full-time position (35 hours per week).
* Remuneration package of $3,522.78 gross per fortnight with the opportunity to progress to $4,227.34 gross per fortnight + superannuation (12%).
* A skills-based allowance may be considered based on demonstrated skills and experience.
* Access to Council's Flexible Working Arrangements.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
* Generous leave entitlements.
What You'll Be Doing
* Managing and monitoring Council's network infrastructure, including firewalls, reverse proxies, VPNs, and WAN/LAN environments.
* Contributing to cyber security planning, implementation, and continuous improvement.
* Providing Level 3 support using ITIL best practice to ensure reliable and efficient ICT services.
* Supporting ICT strategy, disaster recovery planning, and key network/security projects.
* Maintaining accurate technical documentation, diagrams, and change logs.
* Delivering professional, customer‐focused technical advice to internal stakeholders.
* Participating in an after‐hours on‐call roster for urgent ICT incidents.
What You'll Bring
* Tertiary qualifications and/or extensive experience in Information Technology.
* At least three years' experience in networking, cyber security, and ICT project support.
* Strong capability across Microsoft environments (Azure, AD, Windows Server).
* Solid understanding of modern networking (L2/L3, VLANs, LAN/WAN).
* Experience with security patching, firmware updates, and endpoint protection.
* Familiarity with virtualised environments and server hardware.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships.
* A proactive, adaptable mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
* A Class C Driver's Licence.
Desirable
* Experience with Aruba wireless, HP/Aruba switching, or Palo Alto firewalls will be highly regarded.
What is next?
Applications close Sunday, 12 April 2026 at 11.59pm AEDST with interviews to be held in the week commencing Monday, 20 April 2026.
If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Joshua Wood, Information Technology Coordinator on (02) 6926 9224.
As part of the recruitment process, pre‐employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position.
Selected candidates for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with a criminal record are not discouraged from applying for the position. Each application will be considered on its merit.
For more information and to apply, please visit: https://wagga.pulsesoftware.com/Pulse/jobs
https://wagga.nsw.gov.au/the-council/careers/why-work-in-wagga
Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.
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