Critical Role Accountabilities

• Lead, mentor and develop the Networking & Unified Communications team, providing technical direction, operational support and fostering a high-performance, safety-focused culture.
• Architect and oversee the design, implementation and ongoing management of enterprise networking and unified communications solutions that are secure, scalable and aligned to business needs.
• Ensure the effective operation, maintenance and continuous improvement of network and communications infrastructure, maintaining high levels of availability, resilience and performance.
• Develop, implement and govern networking operational standards, processes, policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with organisational and industry best practices.
• Partner with business stakeholders, project teams, vendors and cybersecurity specialists to evaluate requirements, provide technical guidance and deliver integrated technology solutions.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and proactively identify opportunities for network optimisation, innovation, enhancement and technology upgrades that improve business outcomes.

Critical Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology (or related discipline) with advanced networking certifications such as CCIE, CCAr, or equivalent networking and security credentials.
• Extensive experience (10+ years) in ICT infrastructure, with specialist expertise in networking and unified communications architecture, design, implementation and operational management.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical teams and delivering complex network and communication projects across geographically dispersed and enterprise-scale environments.
• Strong knowledge of network architecture, routing and switching, unified communications platforms, network security controls, governance frameworks and operational best practices.
• Proven ability to assess business requirements, develop solution architectures and make informed decisions that balance cost, performance, security, reliability and scalability considerations.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and vendor management skills, with a track record of influencing outcomes, driving continuous improvement and managing competing priorities in complex environments.

Our Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Financial Benefits - Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & more than 600 retail discounts, such as, Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown.
• Health & Wellness - Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family.
• Culture & Career - Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Flexibility through our award-winning WesTrac Institute
• Employee Referral Program - Opportunity to receive a referral bonus up to $5000 for applicable roles
• Additional Perks - Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity.
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