Head of Network & Communications
Head of Network & Communications
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Job Description:
Better and fairer care. Always.
St Vincents has been a leader in Australias health and aged care landscape for more than 165 years. Since our founders the Sisters of Charity opened our first hospital in 1857 our services and nearly 30000 people have been behind some of Australias most important medical breakthroughs. We are a microcosm of Australias health and aged care system and are uniquely positioned to lead and respond to our rapidly changing environment.
We are looking for a special kind of person - a St Vincents kind of person. Someone who puts excellence compassion connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do.
As the Head of Networks & Communications you will drive the strategic direction and operational excellence of our enterprise network. Reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer you will be responsible for shaping the future state of St Vincents connectivity and communications ensuring our platforms are secure reliable and scalable to support our life-critical health and aged care environments. You will lead a high-performing team of network and communications specialists driving innovation and best practices across the organisation.
This role will have a voice and real impact in a strategic whole of business technology implementation and modernisation. A career defining opportunity to be part of a change that will save and improve lives.
This is a Permanent Full-Time position based in any of our Group Head Offices in Sydney Brisbane or Melbourne on a hybrid working arrangement 3 days a week in office and 2 days working from home. In this role there will be a requirement to work on-call or after hours as needed and travel may be .
Key responsibilities of the role:
Lead the development and execution of the St Vincents network and unified communications strategy ensuring alignment with our digital strategy and business objectives
Oversee the design implementation and management of scalable secure and resilient network infrastructure (LAN WAN Wi-Fi) voice video and collaboration platforms
Drive the adoption of modern technologies including SD-WAN zero-trust network access and network automation to enhance efficiency and security
Build mentor and lead a high-performing team of network and communications specialists
Establish robust governance frameworks and ensure high availability and performance of critical network and communication systems through proactive monitoring and disaster recovery planning
Manage the network and communications services budget optimising spend and ensuring cost-effective utilisation of resources
Things that work for us:
Extensive experience in a senior leadership role managing large-scale enterprise network and communications operations preferably within a large complex organisation
Deep expertise in network infrastructure (Cisco Meraki Aruba) unified communications (Microsoft Teams Cisco Collaboration) and related security technologies
Proven track record of successfully leading major network transformation and upgrade initiatives such as network modernisation contact centre uplift and enterprise voice transition. Youre adept at modernising and scaling digital foundations to support clinical safety cyber resilience and operational performance
Strong understanding of IT security best practices governance and compliance frameworks
Demonstrated ability to build lead and develop high-performing technical teams and to provide hands-on leadership during major incidents and outages
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with a proven ability to influence at all levels. You are a domain expert strategic thinker and operational leader with end-to-end accountability for the stability security and strategic evolution of Tier 0 network services
Tertiary qualification in Information Technology Computer Science or a related field and relevant professional certifications (e.g. CCIE CCNP Microsoft Teams Administrator)
Things that work for you:
Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service
Competitive salary packaging options
Discounted private health insurance
Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
Access to the Fitness Passport (FP)
At St Vincents we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe fair and impartial and invites people from all backgrounds to join us.
Pre-Employment Checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all required pre-employment checks including relevant immunisations.
Equal Opportunity
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
How To Apply
Please submit your application via the Apply button include your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability.
Please note - we will be progressing applications throughout the advertising period. Respectfully no recruitment agencies.
Closing Date:
28 August 2025 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincents we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
