Network Engineer

Job Function : Information and Communications Technology

Date Posted : 31 Oct 2025

Job Requisition ID : 2436

• Opportunity for an experienced Network Engineer to make a significant impact at TZV
• Design, implement, maintain and support our growing network infrastructure
• 18 month fixed-term contract, full-time hybrid role, based in Burwood East

About Triple Zero Victoria

Triple Zero Victoria (TZV) provides the critical link between the Victorian community and the state’s emergency services agencies. It provides Victoria’s 24‑hour emergency call‑taking and dispatch services for Police, Fire, Ambulance and VICSES.

This integration of emergency services communications within Triple Zero Victoria is unique in Australia and rare worldwide. The team at Triple Zero Victoria are deeply committed to the community they serve and are among the most dedicated and highly skilled in their field.

About The Role

The Network Engineer is a key and active participant of the Emergency Communications Information Services (ECIS) Department. This role will design, implement, maintain and support our growing network infrastructure.

Reporting to the Manager, Networking, specific accountabilities include configuring and installing various devices (e.g. routers, switches, firewalls), performing network maintenance and system upgrades, monitoring performance, ensuring system availability and reliability and monitoring system resource utilisation, trending and capability planning.

The main purpose of the role is to maintain networks that support core organisational functions and assure their high availability across a complex distributed network. The ability to prioritise mission‑critical tasks and coordinate the maintenance of TZV’s networks so upgrades and other tasks do not affect daily operations.

As part of the ECIS team you may be required to travel or transfer between your primary work location and other TZV sites to effectively carry out your duties. Normal working hours are 38 hours per week between 7 am and 7 pm, Monday to Friday. You are required to participate in an on‑call roster and may be required to work reasonable overtime.

Day To Day Responsibilities Include

About You

The successful candidate will have the following skills, experience and attributes –

Extensive / Demonstrable experience working with :

Benefits

Equal Opportunity

Triple Zero Victoria is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our workplace. We encourage and celebrate diversity in all forms – gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for our roles. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the Victorian community in which we live.

Applications must be submitted by 11 : 59pm, Friday 14 November 2025.

Applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a Permanent Resident. Employment will be subject to providing evidence of your Australian working rights.

Please note : all applications must be submitted via our Triple Zero Victoria Careers Portal. We kindly ask that you do not send your application by email as we require you to complete a mandatory application form to accompany your application.

Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

How to Apply

Click the ‘Apply’ button which will direct you to the Triple Zero Victoria Careers Portal. From here you can submit your application, which should include a current resume and cover letter outlining your interest in the role and linking your experience to the position.

For a confidential discussion, please email Careers@triplezero.vic.gov.au .

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