Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Computer Manager Grade 1
Remuneration: $118,191 - $137,078 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ647969
Location: Wollongong, NSW
Applications Close: Sunday, 19 May 2026
Where you'll be working
The Strategy, Innovation and Digital Health Team encompasses strategic planning functions, analytics, technology, change, and project management resources to ensure strategic allocation of resources to key organisational priorities and initiatives. Built around three key pillars, it drives and enables the delivery of key strategic and operational initiatives by developing innovative solutions to improve the quality and efficiency of service delivery. The directorate oversees the development of organisation strategies and plans, while also monitoring the implementation of such plans. This department handles SESLHD's most pressing organisational problems and explores opportunities such as technology in Health, change and innovation and environmental sustainability practices.
The role
The Network Specialist works as part of the Network Communications Team to deliver highly available and fit for purpose networking services.
They contribute to the delivery and maintenance of the Area's data communications networks in line with applicable standards, policies and strategies.
They support strategic directions of Digital Health, NSW Health, SESLHD and ISLHD.
Benefits
* Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
* Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
* Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
* Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria
* Tertiary qualifications or equivalent demonstrated experience in IT and / or Telecommunications.
* Demonstrated experience configuring, installing, documenting and supporting switching, routing, wireless and firewall network infrastructure.
* Demonstrated technical project coordination experience
* Demonstrated problem solving skills.
* Demonstrated communication and collaboration skills
* Demonstrated experience supporting large data networks in a similar capacity
* Demonstrated capacity to contribute to and assist in the ongoing development of a positive workplace
Need more information?
* Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
* Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Damien Channing on damien.channing@health.nsw.gov.au
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-District@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information For Applicants
* If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
* An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
* Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
* Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
* Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
* SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
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