Network engineer Jobs in Australia

The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including more than 4,000 administrative employees who support the sworn officers that provide a range of law and order services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the socially, geographically and culturally diverse community of NSW.

About the role

We have an opportunity for 6 x Network Engineers to be part of our Network and Security Platform Services, Technology and Communication Services Command. The role implements and maintains security controls that protect NSW Police’s systems and data, ensuring secure design, risk mitigation, and compliance. By embedding security into technology platforms, it helps safeguard sensitive information and supports the organisation’s mission to uphold public safety and trust.

The Network and Security Platform Services Directorate is responsible for the connectivity and security that underpins policing across NSW Police Force (NSWPF). The team manages and maintains enterprise network and security services supporting over 550 NSWPF remote sites, as well as key data centres and core technology platforms. The Directorate enables secure and reliable connection of users and devices to NSWPF systems, ensures the delivery of data across the statewide network, and maintains strong control of network boundaries, security and data flows. This includes responsibility for NSWPF telecommunication services and the interoperability and connectivity between internal applications, external services and connected devices.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and engineering services within your assigned domain
• Assist with the operation, maintenance and optimisation of enterprise network and voice platforms
• Support incident, problem and change activities in line with operational standards
• Contribute to service improvement, documentation and technical standards
• Work collaboratively with senior engineers, service delivery teams, projects, other government agencies and vendors
• Build technical capability and progress towards senior specialist roles

Roles are aligned across four specialist streams, with responsibilities as outlined below. Positions report directly to their relevant Platform Lead and may also support capacity driven activities across the Network Platform.

• Service Maintenance (Monitoring, Observability & Optimisation)
• Service Performance (Operations, Stability & Lifecycle Management)
• Voice and Telephony (Unified Communications & Telephony Platforms)

What is required

• Proven experience working with enterprise network or voice technologies
• Exposure to large, complex operational environments
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team while managing competing priorities
• A desire to learn, grow and develop specialist depth
• Minimum CCNP level certification in a relevant discipline. Examples include (but are not limited to): CCNP Enterprise (LAN/WAN), CCNP Collaboration (Voice)
• Equivalent vendor certifications or demonstrable equivalent experience may be considered where appropriate.

What we can offer you

• flexible work options
• opportunity to purchase leave
• annual leave loading
• corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport
• salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease
• convenient location for public transport and to shops etc
• in-house gym facilities

Diversity statement

At the NSW Police Force, we are proud to be an employer of a diverse range of people. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees where differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging.

We welcome applications from individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people of all ages.

Contact

Contact Thi Nguyen: 02 8835 6368

Location

Sydney Region - Greater West

Work Type

Full-time

Number of Positions

6

Total Remuneration Package

Total Remuneration Package: $161,696 pa. Package includes salary from $129,464 to $142,665 plus employer's contribution to superannuation of 12% and annual leave loading.

Closing Date

31-May-2026

Job Category

Information and communications technology

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