NETWORK ENGINEER

Personnel Area: Corporate Services

Branch: Information Services

Salary Range: Band 6 $116,089 - $128,453 + Superannuation (Remuneration stated is for full-time positions and effective from 08 October 2025)

Work type: Permanent Full-time

Location: Brisbane Square

Our Business

Corporate Services support, equip and help guide Council to deliver the Brisbane Vision through centralised corporate services and a customer-focused approach.

Our Branch

Information Services branch (ISB) delivers digital and information technologies to maintain and enhance Council’s information, processes and systems, and enable data driven insights to improve decision-making and customer experience.

The Role

Working within the Infrastructure Domain Program, the Technical Consultant (Network Engineer) will support major infrastructure projects. The role contributes to the technical delivery of transformation and upgrade projects and provide expert guidance across the team. You will love communicating effectively at all levels and delivering exceptional customer service.

To be successful you will have:

•  in-depth knowledge of routing and switching technologies for enterprise or service provider environments (BGP, OSPF, ISIS, MPLS, DMVPN, WiFi, etc.).
• a willingness to participate in after-hours rostered support for business-critical operations or disaster recovery events to ensure uninterrupted service
• proficiency in scripting using automation tools such as Ansible, Python, or other similar tools as well as Linux/Ubuntu system administration.
• experience in designing networks for large enterprises or ISPs, including the ability to produce High-Level Designs (HLD), Low-Level Designs (LLD), test plans, and migration plans. 
• ability to contribute to business planning, technical direction and product/service development
• excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

 Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary. 

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE

How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

This role may require a Criminal History Check, or you may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.

For more information: Please call Jade Lee 07 3178 4278

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Thursday 2nd October 2025 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.