Premier's Department
Senior Network Engineer
You. At the centre of big ideas.
* Plan, support and enhance secure, reliable data and voice networks across the Premier's Department, The Cabinet Office and Ministers' Offices.
* Show your ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic workplace
* Ongoing Clerk Grade 9/10 opportunity ($129,464 - $142,665) plus superannuation (12%) based in Martin Place, Sydney.
About the Role
As the Senior Network Engineer, you will be responsible for the end‐to‐end planning, design, implementation, support, and continuous improvement of the organisation's data and voice network infrastructure. This role is critical to ensuring network services are secure, reliable, resilient, and scalable, enabling uninterrupted operations across the Premier's Department, The Cabinet Office, and the Ministers' Offices. The position provides expert technical leadership in managing complex network environments, including performance monitoring, incident troubleshooting, and timely resolution of issues, while ensuring compliance with relevant policies, standards, and architectural frameworks.
In addition, the Senior Network Engineer proactively identifies risks and opportunities for improvement, implements best‐practice security controls, and contributes specialist advice to strategic planning and project delivery. The role collaborates closely with internal stakeholders, vendors, and service providers to design and deliver high‐quality, future‐focused network solutions that support organisational priorities and evolving business requirements.
To learn more about the role, please review the Role Description.
We're Looking For
* Technical Capability: Provide technical leadership in network communications and advise management on new technologies and future innovation, to ensure the Department's network continues to be agile, adaptable and supports user needs. CCNP or FCSS certification, experience in Fortinet, and Azure is highly regarded.
* Cyber Architecture: Well rounded across low to high levels of cyber architecture, with demonstrated capability spanning foundational infrastructure and controls through to complex, enterprise‐wide architectural design and strategic oversight.
* Stakeholder Leadership: Demonstrates proficiency in influencing, collaborating effectively, and resolving incidents within a team environment.
* Autonomy: Works independently with minimal supervision, manages priorities effectively, and takes initiative to resolve issues and improve processes.
How to Apply
Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:
* A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
* A cover letter addressing how you meet the essential requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)
Closing date: Wednesday 22 April 2026 (9:59 AM)
Salary: Classification Clerk Grade 9/10. Package includes base salary ($129,464 - $142,665) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.
Hiring Manager: Harsh Rathod, Associate Director, Infrastructure Operations, harshrathod@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au
About the Premier's Department
Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government
The Premier's Department leads the state's 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. Learn more about the department,
Our Commitment
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.
The Premier's Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.
Additional Information
Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at, or reaching out to the hiring manager.
Talent Pool: A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be temporarily activated for opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.