Fixed Term Full Time, 40 hours per week + ADO 24 months About the Role Grampians Rural Health Alliance (GRHA) and Grampians Health (GH) are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, configure, and maintain their robust network and security infrastructure.In this dynamic role, you'll collaborate closely with the Network Engineering Team and Network Manager to identify opportunities for network and security optimization.Your insights will help GRHA/GH enhance and invest in its network capabilities.You'll also play a key role in refining processes and documentation, ensuring the technical operations team delivers operational excellence.Key Responsibilities Lead the Network Team's daily operations, allocate resources for BAU tasks, and manage 2nd/3rd level support in the absence of the Network Manager.Design, configure, and manage enterprise networks, including firewalls, VPNs, routing, and wireless systems for improved performance and security.Ensure network security by managing vulnerabilities, promoting best practices, and regularly reviewing network devices for confidentiality and availability.Oversee service requests and incidents, working with providers to resolve issues and ensure quick restoration of network services.Maintain technical documentation and improve departmental processes for service excellence and efficient service delivery.Adhere to policies, ensure confidentiality, and promote diversity, supporting a patient-centred approach in line with Grampians Health values.Skills, Qualifications & Experience Hold a Bachelor's degree in Networking/Communications or relevant experience as a network engineer or support technician, with hands-on knowledge of – Cisco or Fortinet Firewalls, Fortinet Switching, routing using OSPF and/or BGP & Enterprise Wireless Networks (Cisco, Aruba, Fortinet) Skilled in firewall design and administration, as well as complex BGP network configurations, troubleshooting faults, and resolving IT network and security issues.Strong teamwork ethic and a commitment to providing outstanding customer service Demonstrated ability to develop network topologies and architectural documentation for multi-site networks and collaborate effectively with IT Managers across teams.Experience managing voice/video infrastructure and data center networking.To see a full copy of the Position Description please click here.Interested?Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Aaron Stewart, IT Network Manager on 03 5320 6998 or ****** for a confidential discussion.We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted.Applications will close when the position is filled.About Grampians Health Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs.We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities.Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.Culture & Benefits Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays Access to Staff Fitness program Staff rewards and recognition programs Ballarat Region Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state's fastest growing inland city.Dubbed Australia's most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping.Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia's most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes.To learn more about Ballarat click here - Visit Ballarat Diversity and Inclusion All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask.Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.