Network And Telecommunications Manager

Macquarie University

North Ryde, Australia
Base: $142,838 – $150,860 py; bonus/equity: not sp...
Hybrid
Lead network and telecommunications engineers
Manage incident and problem management processes
Oversee vendor and supplier relationships
This role involves leading a team of network engineers to guide the university toward contemporary platform engineering practices while ensuring always-on connectivity

Job Summary

  • This role involves leading a team of network engineers to guide the university toward contemporary platform engineering practices while ensuring always-on connectivity.
  • The successful candidate will balance hands-on leadership with operational accountability for the University's network, telecommunications services, and cloud environments.
  • Macquarie University offers flexible hybrid work arrangements, 17% superannuation, onsite childcare, and extensive professional development programs as part of its benefits package.

Matching Summary

This role involves leading a team of network engineers to guide the university toward contemporary platform engineering practices while ensuring always-on connectivity.

Salary

Base: $142,838 – $150,860 per annum; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% superannuation and annual leave loading

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead network and telecommunications engineers
  • Manage incident and problem management processes
  • Oversee vendor and supplier relationships
  • Ensure reliable network service delivery
  • Guide evolution to platform engineering practices

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for developing high-performing teams
  • Experience navigating organisational change
  • Strong communication with technical audiences
  • Commitment to continuous improvement
  • Understanding of modern engineering cultures

Key Requirements

  • Tertiary qualifications in related field or equivalent experience
  • Proven experience leading technology professionals
  • Demonstrated experience leading technical transformation
  • Service owner or operational manager experience
  • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code and DevSecOps

Work Rights

Not specified

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