Senior Network Engineer - Unified Comms

Do you want to work for an iconic Western Australian organisation committed to changing lives and making a difference to your community?

For more than 130 years, St John WA has been a cornerstone of support in Western Australia connecting with community through education, training and care.  

As a trusted not-for-profit, the organisation’s unwavering mission is to serve humanity and build resilient communities which we do through a strong team spirit, camaraderie and the collaboration of all team members – paid and volunteers alike - working together to support wellbeing and health for every Western Australian.  

St John WA is powered by team members who have a strong sense of belonging and purpose and combined we are a leader in pre-hospital care and related products. 

Last year, we connected with 1.2 million Western Australians including:  

• 340,000 people through first aid training, education and engagement,  
• 362,000 people who received care close to where they live and work,  
• 410,000 received trusted transport and emergency care when they needed it most.   

A job to be proud of:

As a Senior Network Engineer – Unified Comms, you are providing Network and Unified Communication Subject Matter expertise within the Digital Services Business Group supporting the team in planning, designing, installing, configuring, maintaining, and optimising all IT Network and Unified Communication Technology hardware, and communication links, ensuring minimal downtime.  You will also support with diagnose, resolve, and document hardware and software issues, providing end-user support as needed.

These responsibilities are essential for maintaining the operational integrity of St John’s organisation’s IT and Emergency Service Infrastructure, ensuring that end users have the necessary tools to perform their jobs effectively.

This is a permanent full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, based in the Belmont office.

What you’ll do:

• Collaborates with the architectural group to understand functional needs and illustrates how different technological options can impact strategic decisions.
• Assist with Design of technical systems that incorporate software defined solutions.
• Participate in hands-on delivery where necessary, ensuring robust, scalable, and efficient technology solutions.
• Ensure that technology initiatives are closely aligned with business goals, delivering tangible outcomes.
• Recommend strategic improvements and lead the implementation of technical enhancements.
• Collaborating with Solution and Network Architects to support trouble shooting to resolve issues & produce appropriate design and technical documentation for deployment and integration of new systems.
• Responsible to provide CISCO Unified Communication SME into technology roadmap.

What you’ll need:

• Certifications/ Diploma in Security or ICT disciplines.
• CCNP/CCIE or willingness to obtain certification, CISCO Unified Communications speciality desirable.
• 10 or more years of IT and business/industry work experience including design and deployment and service management.
• Experience in the technical delivery of projects and influencing senior level management and key stakeholders.
• Proven capability to guide the transition from legacy systems to modern, agile platforms, enhancing efficiency and business agility.

What’s in it for you?

The successful candidate will be offered an interactive and supportive working environment within a positive and professional team along with:

• $550 Health and Wellness reimbursement
• 17.5% leave loading
• Competitive remuneration package
• Salary packaging options up to $18,500 per annum
• Free emergency ambulance cover
• Free first aid training

Are you ready to change lives?

To apply for this exciting opportunity please select "Apply Now".

Alternatively, if you have any questions, please contact Careers via email at careers@stjohnwa.com.au

Applications close on Thursday 3 April at 6.00pm.

St John WA is committed to creating an inclusive environment which provides a sense of belonging and enables a welcoming, diverse, capable and connected workforce who represent the community we serve. Our goal is to ensure people feel safe to be themselves.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, nationalities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and all other suitable applicants.

Please note that St John will not accept recruitment agency applications for this position.

St John reserves the right to select a shortlist from the applications received. The selection process employed will be at the discretion of St John