Senior Network Design Engineer

Job Expectations

Build your career and Australia’s future.

Not many people can say they are working on building Australia’s future. With us you’ll be doing just that, leaving a legacy for all Australians. Plus, there’s equal employment, great training, and true flexible working arrangements.

A bit about your role

As the Senior Network Engineer, you will play a vital role in supporting and evolving the network and IT environments across nbn’s Data Centres and Network Infrastructure. You will act as a trusted subject matter expert, providing deep technical insight and Level 3 support across all network domains. Your work will span the design, deployment, migration and operation of network services, ensuring seamless connectivity, robust security, and high availability across mission-critical platforms.

You will collaborate closely with delivery teams, architects and security specialists to ensure network solutions are aligned with enterprise strategy and security posture. Whether you’re guiding major projects, resolving complex incidents, or maintaining operational excellence, your contribution will help shape the resilience and performance of nbn’s infrastructure. This is a role where your expertise will directly support Australia’s digital backbone, and your leadership will foster clarity and confidence across a highly integrated technical environment.

A bit about you

You are a seasoned network professional with a strong infrastructure background and a passion for enabling secure, scalable connectivity. With 10–15 years of experience and deep exposure to Cisco, F5 and VMware technologies, you bring a calm, analytical mindset to complex challenges and a collaborative spirit to cross-functional delivery. You’re confident operating at CCIE level, and your success in managing mission-critical systems reflects your commitment to excellence and precision.

Your approach is thoughtful and inclusive, with a natural ability to influence and guide others. You thrive in environments where teamwork and shared purpose drive outcomes, and you’re energised by opportunities to mentor, advise and uplift those around you. With high emotional intelligence and a solutions-oriented mindset, you balance technical rigour with a genuine care for people and outcomes. If you’re ready to help shape the future of Australia’s network infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.

Life at nbn

To be part of nbn is to be part of something bigger. There’s so much more from here. Our pioneering spirit drives us forward every day. Together, we help lift the digital capability of the nation by building and connecting Australia’s best fibre infrastructure into homes and businesses, plus places and things, everywhere. We’re continuing to create Australia’s network—a network made for more. Not just a way for everyone to do the things they love but transforming the way they do them.

A more inclusive working world

nbn is committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace where everyone can feel heard, valued, and respected. We believe diverse perspectives are the key to unlocking greater outcomes and encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. That's why we have a Reconciliation Action Plan, Accessibility & Inclusion Plan, offer 18 weeks of paid parental leave, are a Pride in Diversity Platinum Employer, and have active employee-led diversity pillars. Click here to see our list of employee benefits and why we're recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women, and their Employer of Choice for 2025.

Equal Opportunities for All

We champion equal opportunities for all employees. If you have any accessibility requirements and would like to discuss adjustments for the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to contact us by emailing recruitment@nbnco.com.au or calling our Recruitment Accessibility Enquiry Line at +61 2 8918 9990. Please note, this line is dedicated to accessibility-related enquiries for the purposes of recruitment, and only enquiries related to accessibility adjustments will be answered. For other matters, please visit our Contact Us page on our website.

Where to from here?

If you think this role might be for you, we want to hear from you. Please apply by following the links and sending in your resume only. We do not require a cover letter or any selection criteria to be addressed.

Please note that this role is a Permanent opportunity and applications will close at midnight on 26 / 11 / 2025.

To be eligible for this role, you must have full working rights in Australia.

Worker Type

Permanent

Time Type

Full time