Senior Network Engineer

Job No.: 694333

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 12 month fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $124,343 - $137,251 pa HEW 08 plus 17% employer superannuation

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Work directly with International Monash campuses

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join a dynamic technology team responsible for delivering and supporting critical network services across international campuses such as Monash University Malaysia (MUM).  In this role, you will contribute to the strategic planning, design and implementation of network infrastructure that enables exceptional service delivery, innovation and continuous improvement across multiple campuses and sites.

Working closely with stakeholders, vendors and technical teams, you will lead and support a range of network projects, provide expert technical advice and act as a senior escalation point for complex networking issues. You will analyse network performance, identify opportunities for improvement and help ensure the reliability, security and efficiency of the University's network services.

The successful candidate will bring extensive experience in:

• Enterprise Campus networking, with a focus on Cisco Catalyst switching and Network Access Control (dot1x, ISE).
• Cloud networking (AWS), Cloud Direct Connect routing and BGP internet routing
• IPSec VPN and knowledge of Palo Alto Global Protect and Firewalls, NAT
• Advanced knowledge of subnetting, ACLs etc.
• Cisco Nexus Data Centre switching experience.

Strong problem-solving capabilities and the ability to influence and engage a diverse range of stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact, mentor others, promote best practice and contribute to the delivery of modern, high-performing network solutions that support teaching, research and business operations.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Learn more about Monash.

Today, we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here.

Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Mr Adam Bretel, Network Manager eSolutions - Adam.Bretel@monash.edu 

Position Description: Senior Network Engineer

Applications Close: Sunday 19th July 2026, 11:55 PM AEST