Data Network Administrator
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Job Location:
Port Macquarie - Australia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
We are unique
Join an organisation that values your voice empowers your autonomy recognises the strength in diversity and prioritises your well-being while offering attractive remuneration and benefits. Take pride in having a meaningful impact on regional rural and remote communities while being a pivotal player in the energy industrys future.
About the role
Reporting to the Telecommunications IT Manager as the Data Network Administrator is responsible for ensuring the availability and performance of voice data and radio IP network systems including advanced fault analysis and escalation of complex problems maintaining the integrity and security of Essential Energys communications network including internet gateways and firewalls.
Additionally you will be responsible for ensuring all policies procedures and standards are adhered to and implemented in the application of day to day and ongoing Telecommunications Business Systems of work.
This is a fixed term opportunity until March 2026 and can based anywhere withinEssential Energys operational footprint.
Key responsibilities
- Responsible for the provision of Telecommunications system administration of Essential Energys Data Network systems including monitoring reviewing and implementing system functionality performance availability recoverability and network security
- Undertake the facilitation and implementation of monitoring and reviewing Data Network infrastructure network security shields and associated Telecommunication operational components
- In collaboration with the Senior Data Networks Administrator coordinate and/or facilitate deployment and/or upgrades of Telecommunication systems complex radio voice data and SCADA networks and desktop services as per the principles of the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
- Developing and maintaining network topology asset information and carriage services documentation to ensure effective maintenance troubleshooting and reporting data is available
- Administration and testing of network management back up and effective archiving processes to ensure integrity security and configuration data is secured and recoverable to assist in the application of the disaster recovery plan
About You
You will have demonstrated experience in a similar communication role and will have previous experience in and specialist knowledge of Radio Communication systems Data Communication systems and Telephony systems.
Additionally you will have experience in:
- Understanding of relevant ICT and Telecommunications processes
- Data network communication systems installation and maintenance
- Concepts and practices of ITIL business processes
- Project methodology knowledge and experience required to delivery projects
Required Qualification
- Diploma of Telecommunications Network Engineering or demonstrated capability through past employment experience and/or relevant qualifications
Desirable
- ITIL Foundation certificate
- Unix/Programming scripting experience
- CCNA (CISCO Certified Network Association)
Why Essential Energy
We offer competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience and 16% superannuation.
Essential Energy provides employees with a broad range of employee benefits including relocation assistance health and wellbeing programs and various discounts through our corporate partnerships with organisations such as Optus JB HI FI Mildura Health Fund and nib. For more information on our benefits please visit the employee benefits page.
We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.
Working with a regionally focused organisation requires a diverse mindset. Wellbeing development and delivering tangible value are all core to our purpose as we connect and power the regional and rural communities of NSW and parts of southern QLD.
Joining Essential Energy means you are the type of person where camaraderie supporting your colleagues and balance in your life are all important.
Our culture is diverse respectful and one where you have a voice which is heard. We know we can only be successful in supporting the customers who depend on us if we work together.
For further information please contactMark Burris Telecommunications IT Manager on.
Applications close on Sunday 5 October 2025 at 11:55pm.
Passionate people. Global thinking. Regional heart.
Building a better energy future.
At Essential Energy we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to Essential Energy (including alternate formats of application forms or alternate ways for accessibility). To discuss adjustment requirements please contactor call us on.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
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