Position Details
* Full-Time | Fixed Term
* Higher Education Officer Level 6 | $92,287 - $98,398 p.a.
* Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About the Role
The Senior IDS Network Services Officer key position responsibilities are broken into 4 key areas: Technical management & support, technical vision & roadmap, technical knowledge & excellence and risk, governance & ways of working.
Some of the key responsibilities of the position are:
* The provision of support and assistance with the technical and operational management and support of network services
* Supporting and assisting with implementing the vision and associated roadmap for network services and infrastructure
* Assisting (as required) with both formal and informal market scanning and benchmarking activities to be aware of emerging market offerings and trends
* Identifying, managing, and mitigating risks related to the activities being undertaken by the role in line with Flinders University policies and procedures
A more comprehensive list of duties is available from the Position Description
About You
With an appropriate tertiary qualification in Information Technology or relevant technical area, and / or equivalent relevant experience in an IT environment, you have proven experience in at least one of current routing protocols, network troubleshooting techniques, a multi-vendor/multi-protocol environment, modern switching architectures, structured cabling standards and network security environments, including but not limited to firewalls and VPNs.
You can also demonstrate:
* Sound thinking, planning and analytical skills.
* General experience in agile ways of working including exposure to scaled agile methodologies and/or collaborating and delivering through a matrix structure.
* Well-developed interpersonal influence and demonstrated ability to negotiate and communicate effectively with staff and customers across a diverse organisation particularly during the design, management and implementation of customer solutions.
Higher education experience is highly advantageous
About Information and Digital Services
Information and Digital Services (IDS) are a pivotal resource of the University, providing information and digital technology services and support to the Flinders University staff and student community. The IDS team apply technical expertise to support university projects and provide core services such as the IDS Service Desk, Audio visual, simulation and event services, Information security and identity access management services and more.
Life at Flinders
We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.
Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?
* 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
* Flexible working arrangements
* Our commitment to wellbeing through our initiative
* Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers
* We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet AwardsVibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia)
Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.
* Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
* Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy
Prescribed Conditions for Employment
* A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.
How to Apply and Information
* You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the below Key Position Capabilities of the Position Description:
o Well-developed thinking, planning and analytical skills.
o Well-developed self-improvement and growth mindset/approach to the role and as part of a wider team.
o Well-developed interpersonal influence and demonstrated ability to negotiate and communicate effectively with staff and customers across a diverse organisation particularly during the design, management and implementation of customer solutions.
o Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification or demonstrated experience in configuring or managing a corporate network environment.
For more information regarding this position, please contact Leigh Hoppenbrouwers via
Certification
National Police Certificate - Australian Federal Police
Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:
04 Feb 2026
At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
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