Do you want to work for a values-based, emergency service organisation that puts the community at the centre of everything we do?

We are proud of the work we do in protecting lives and property, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

With over 51,000 volunteers CFA strives to be an organisation of choice for volunteers and employees. We, embrace individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds, recognising the unique value they bring to CFA.

To learn more about the Country Fire Authority (CFA), we invite you to visit our About Us page.

About the Role:

CFA is seeking a Network Administrator to manage and support its ICT network infrastructure, ensuring alignment with technical procedures and business requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing expert advice and solutions on CFA networks and datacentre infrastructure in line with service level agreements
• Installing, configuring and maintaining network devices and unified communications
• Conducting preventative and ongoing systems management for network devices
• Conduct research on newly adopted technologies which CFA might utilise
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and third-party vendors to support business requirements
• Be part of the afterhours support roster group to support the core ICT business services

About You:

To succeed in this key role, you will be tertiary qualified in a related field, have relevant industry certificatioans and/or experience in similar roles within large and complex enterprise environments. Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP and Microsoft Certified Azure Network Engineer Associate are preferable. You will also demonstrate IT project management experience with knowledge of various security and authentication methods such as RADIUS, Active Directory and Azure Entra.

Further to this, you will have demonstrated knowledge of various LAN technologies such as structured building cabling, fibre and wireless technologies and knowledge of IP telephony protocols such as SIP, SCCP and Cisco network equipment. Knowledge of ITIL based change management methodologies is a must.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent team player with a willingness to learn and share knowledge. Strong liaison and negotiation skills and the ability to work effectively and harmoniously with other team members and clients under pressure and to strict deadlines will be important to your success.

This is a superb opportunity to join our high performing and close-knit team where you will have an opportunity to upskill and work with cutting edge technology.

A detailed position description is attached.

Why choose CFA

• Meaningful Purpose: Your contribution truly makes a difference
• Work-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, generous leave provisions
• Growth Opportunities: Learning and development
• Flexibility: Hybrid work options with flexible work arrangements
• Discounts: Emergency Memberlink discounts on various services
• Wellbeing Focus: Healthy for Life programs, flu vaccinations
• Member Assistance Program: Access support across 8 service pathways

Your Application

Click the 'apply' button to access our online application form. Here you will be asked to provide personal and contact details and respond to employment-related questions.

When applying for a position with CFA, please submit a cover letter and resume that demonstrates your qualifications, experience, key attributes and skills required for the position.

Pre-employment Checks

Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who:

• Successfully complete Reference Checks, a National Police History Check, Working Rights Check and hold a valid Working with Children Check.

CFA is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and safe volunteer and work environment. Our aim is to have a volunteer and paid workforce that reflects the community it serves. First Nations people, women, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply.

Applications close: 11:59pm 26 March 2025.

If at any stage of the recruitment and selection process you require an alternative format to the application material or reasonable adjustment to the interview arrangements, please don't hesitate to contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively, email [email protected]

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