"Senior IDS Network Services Officer"

Position Details

• Full-Time | Fixed Term
• Higher Education Officer Level 6 | $92,287 - $98,398 p.a.
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About the Role

The Senior IDS Network Services Officer key position responsibilities are broken into 4 key areas: Technical management & support, technical vision & roadmap, technical knowledge & excellence and risk, governance & ways of working.

Some of the key responsibilities of the position are:

• The provision of support and assistance with the technical and operational management and support of network services
• Supporting and assisting with implementing the vision and associated roadmap for network services and infrastructure
• Assisting (as required) with both formal and informal market scanning and benchmarking activities to be aware of emerging market offerings and trends
• Identifying, managing, and mitigating risks related to the activities being undertaken by the role in line with Flinders University policies and procedures

A more comprehensive list of duties is available from the Position Description

About You

With an appropriate tertiary qualification in Information Technology or relevant technical area, and / or equivalent relevant experience in an IT environment, you have proven experience in at least one of current routing protocols, network troubleshooting techniques, a multi-vendor/multi-protocol environment, modern switching architectures, structured cabling standards and network security environments, including but not limited to firewalls and VPNs.

You can also demonstrate:

• Sound thinking, planning and analytical skills.
• General experience in agile ways of working including exposure to scaled agile methodologies and/or collaborating and delivering through a matrix structure.
• Well-developed interpersonal influence and demonstrated ability to negotiate and communicate effectively with staff and customers across a diverse organisation particularly during the design, management and implementation of customer solutions.

Higher education experience is highly advantageous

About Information and Digital Services

Information and Digital Services (IDS) are a pivotal resource of the University, providing information and digital technology services and support to the Flinders University staff and student community. The IDS team apply technical expertise to support university projects and provide core services such as the IDS Service Desk, Audio visual, simulation and event services, Information security and identity access management services and more.

How to Apply and Information

You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the below Key Position Capabilities of the Position Description:

• Well-developed thinking, planning and analytical skills.
• Well-developed self-improvement and growth mindset/approach to the role and as part of a wider team.
• Well-developed interpersonal influence and demonstrated ability to negotiate and communicate effectively with staff and customers across a diverse organisation particularly during the design, management and implementation of customer solutions.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification or demonstrated experience in configuring or managing a corporate network environment.

For more information regarding this position, please contact Leigh Hoppenbrouwers via Leigh.Hoppenbrouwers@flinders.edu.au.

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 04 Feb 2026