Network Engineer

Posted Wednesday 2 September 2026 at 2:00 pm "At Opal HealthCare, we know that companies don’t succeed - people do." That’s why everything we do is driven by our purpose: to bring joy to those we care for , guided by our values of C ompassion, A ccountability, R espect and E xcellence reflect that CARE is at the heart of everything we do. With 148 Care Communities and over 24,000 team members, we’re one of Australia’s leading private aged care providers—and we’re growing. We're seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join our Technology team on an 18-month fixed-term contract , supporting a major Network Security & Connectivity Transformation Program. In this hands-on role, you'll design, implement, support, and optimise enterprise network services across a large multi-site environment spanning corporate offices, operational sites, data centres, and cloud platforms. What You'll Be Doing Support and enhance enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, internet and cloud networking environments. Provide Level 3 technical support and resolve complex network, performance and security issues. Deliver network and security projects including design, implementation, testing, migration and rollout activities. Implement and support network segmentation, secure remote access, next-generation firewalls, SD-WAN and SASE solutions. Manage and maintain Cisco Meraki and Fortinet network platforms. Support Azure networking and hybrid connectivity solutions. Develop documentation, standards, operational procedures and lifecycle management plans. Collaborate with Cyber Security, Infrastructure, Service Desk, vendors and managed service providers to ensure secure and resilient services. About You: You're an experienced Network Engineer with strong enterprise networking expertise and a passion for delivering secure, reliable and scalable solutions across complex environments. Essential Skills & Experience: Proven experience in enterprise network engineering within a large multi-site environment. Strong hands-on experience with Cisco Meraki switching and wireless technologies. Advanced routing and switching knowledge (VLANs, OSPF, BGP, QoS, high availability). Experience supporting WAN, VPN, internet and SD-WAN services. Strong understanding of network security, firewalls and network segmentation. Excellent troubleshooting, documentation and stakeholder management skills. Desirable: Fortinet technologies including FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, SD-WAN and SASE. Cisco Nexus and data centre networking experience. Azure networking and hybrid cloud connectivity. Experience within healthcare, aged care or other critical service environments. Relevant certifications such as CCNP, Cisco Meraki or Fortinet NSE . What We Can Offer You · Meaningful work supporting the delivery of quality aged care services. · The chance to shape a major enterprise network transformation program. · Access to modern technologies including Cisco Meraki, Fortinet and Azure. · Hybrid work flexibility and a supportive team culture. · Opportunities for professional growth and career development. Apply now to be part of a high-impact technology uplift and make a real difference.