Senior Network Engineer
NSW Health
Sky Central, Charlestown
Remuneration: $118,191.00 - $137,078.00 p.a. + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, up to June 2026, with view to future permanency
Position Classification: Senior Analyst
Hours per week: 38
Closing Date: Sunday, 30th November 2025
About Us
Join the dynamic team at Sky Central Charlestown, part of the Hunter New England Health District – one of the largest employers in the region. Our modern facility is located just south of Newcastle, offering the perfect balance of city access and coastal lifestyle.
The Team Culture
We are a collaborative and outcomes‑focused team committed to service excellence and innovation. Our workplace fosters inclusion, respect, and continuous improvement, where team members are encouraged to share ideas and drive meaningful change.
The Opportunity
As a Network Infrastructure Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful operation of our network infrastructure. This includes the design, installation, monitoring, and maintenance of the organisation's ICT network and associated hardware/software that support HNE Health's core systems.
What you can expect
* A fast‑paced and varied environment where no two days are the same
* The opportunity to work across multiple sites and support diverse health teams
* Collaborative engagement with stakeholders to improve service delivery
* Proactive involvement in planning and developing the network roadmap
About You
* A strong communicator with exceptional stakeholder management abilities
* Outcome‑driven and passionate about problem‑solving and continuous improvement
* Capable of managing multiple priorities and facilitating detailed analysis
* Experienced in providing user‑focused support and knowing when to elevate issues
* Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider IT&T network
What's Essential
* A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset
* The ability to manage competing priorities with professionalism
* Solid experience in network planning, maintenance, and support
Support and Development
* A comprehensive orientation and onboarding programme
* Ongoing professional development and educational opportunities
* Access to a wide network of experienced health IT professionals
* Salary packaging benefits and health and wellbeing programmes
Additional Information
* An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
* To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
* We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
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Information For Applicants
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:
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This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take‑home pay Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS via or .
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full‑time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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