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• Team lead role in a rewarding collaborative team environment
• Ongoing full-time role
• Hybrid working based in Parramatta (with other NSW locations considered)
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $125 693 to $138 510 + super

What’s in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

The role

In this role, you’ll lead a small, agile team to keep the department’s network infrastructure running smoothly across NSW. You’ll be the go-to person for coordinating support, managing change, and solving problems—whether it’s responding to incidents, improving systems, or working with vendors to deliver smart, secure solutions. Your work ensures that the digital backbone of the department stays strong and responsive. You will be supporting the network manager and cohesively working with the larger network team and stakeholders outside of the network team.

You’ll juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, balancing day-to-day support with long-term improvements. With a focus on collaboration, clear communication, and technical know-how, you’ll help shape how network services are delivered—making a real impact on how teams connect, work, and serve the community.

For more information read the full Role Description: Network Facilities Team Lead

What you will bring to the role

• Proven experience in a similar position, leading a team within a large complex network environment across multiple sites
• You will be a proactive leader adept at managing project and initiatives to support stakeholders networking requirements.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey ideas and collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving abilities to navigate complex challenges and adapt to evolving situations. 
• You will have detailed and current knowledge of Data Centre Technologies with skills in infrastructure cabling.
• You will have experience with Cisco routed networks, Cisco switching, Meraki switching and Wi-Fi, and other major technologies.
• Knowledge of network products offered by telecommunications providers and their application in a large organisation.
• Knowledge of ITIL framework and popular network products offered by telecommunications providers and their application in a large organisation.
• Knowledge of the government procurement process

What is an essential requirement:

• Relevant experience or tertiary qualification in computer science or related field and/or recognised industry certifications for networking technologies
• The incumbent must be willing and able to work on-call, weekend and after hours.

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities. 

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Tuesday 1^st July 2025 at 11.55pm

Should you require further information about the role please contact Em Khan, Manager Data Networks, em.khan@dpie.nsw.gov.au

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. 

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn