Network Engineer

_ We’re reimagining the way Australians live, work, and play. We own and manage some of the most recognisable and loved retail destinations across Australia. _

We’re evolving our portfolio into destinations that offer a broad selection of retail, residential, and office spaces. Through our diverse portfolio, data-led decision-making, and nationwide development pipeline, we do things differently.

_ We are Vicinity. _

Role purpose

Network Engineer (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)

Join Vicinity Centres and play a key role in shaping the future of our technology landscape.

At Vicinity Centres, we’re in the midst of an exciting technology transformation, investing in new infrastructure, modern platforms, and innovative solutions that support Australia’s leading retail destinations. We’re seeking a Network Engineer to join our Technology team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, providing hands‑on expertise across our enterprise network environment and helping deliver secure, reliable connectivity across the business.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a networking professional looking to broaden their exposure across a diverse technology stack spanning Cisco networking, security, cloud, data centre, and enterprise infrastructure, while working alongside a collaborative and highly supportive team.

About the Role

Reporting into the Technology Engineering team, you will be responsible for supporting, designing, implementing and maintaining Vicinity’s network infrastructure to ensure seamless connectivity, reliability, performance and security across the organisation.

You’ll play a critical role in maintaining a stable operational environment while contributing to ongoing transformation initiatives, infrastructure enhancements and technology projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing, implementing and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure
• Performing network configuration, optimisation, upgrades and enhancements
• Monitoring network performance and proactively identifying opportunities for improvement
• Investigating and resolving complex network incidents and technical issues
• Maintaining network security controls and supporting compliance requirements
• Conducting system updates, patching and preventative maintenance activities
• Collaborating with internal technology teams, stakeholders and vendors to deliver network solutions
• Supporting strategic projects that enhance connectivity, security and infrastructure capability across the business

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

This role offers exposure to a broad and evolving technology environment where no two days are the same.

You’ll have the opportunity to work across:

• Cisco networking technologies
• Security platforms and firewalls
• Cloud networking
• Data centre infrastructure
• Enterprise-scale networking projects
• Network modernisation and transformation initiatives

You’ll also join a team that genuinely values collaboration, continuous learning and supporting one another’s success. We pride ourselves on maintaining a strong team culture, where knowledge sharing, development and teamwork are encouraged.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who can quickly become a trusted member of the team through their technical capability, proactive mindset and willingness to learn.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience designing, implementing and supporting enterprise network infrastructure
• Strong experience troubleshooting and resolving complex network issues
• Experience managing network upgrades, configurations and performance optimisation
• Background supporting secure, highly available corporate environments

Technical Skills

Ideally, you’ll bring experience across several of the following:

• Cisco L2/L3 networking technologies
• Cisco IOS routing and switching
• LAN, WAN, Wireless and Data Centre networking
• Routing protocols including OSPF, ISIS and BGP
• Cisco security platforms including ASA, FTD and ISE
• VPN technologies including SSL VPN, IPSec, GRE and MPLS
• Network monitoring and management tools such as SolarWinds, Elastic and Cisco Catalyst Center
• Cloud networking technologies across AWS and/or Azure
• Emerging technologies including SD-WAN, automation and network modernisation initiatives
• CCNP or CCIE certification (highly regarded)

Personal Attributes

Success in this role will come from your ability to:

• Take initiative and proactively solve problems
• Learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and colleagues
• Ask questions, seek support and collaborate effectively
• Communicate technical concepts clearly and confidently
• Manage competing priorities while delivering quality outcomes

Why Vicinity?

At Vicinity, we’re passionate about creating places where communities connect and thrive. Behind our destinations is a team of talented individuals who are empowered to innovate, collaborate and make a meaningful impact.

In return, we offer:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Access to Sonder wellbeing and EAP support for you and your family
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including annual flu vaccinations and skin checks
• Paid volunteer leave and access to cultural leave entitlements
• Financial wellbeing support, including superannuation education and one-on-one guidance
• Exclusive discounts across retail, lifestyle, travel and health partners
• Recognition through our Vicinity Values Awards program
• Access to leading learning and development platforms to support your growth and career development

Why Vicinity?

Our benefits program focuses on creating an awesome place to work in which our people are rewarded and recognised. This includes:

• Flexible working options
• Birthday leave & purchased additional leave
• $1,000 worth of VCX securities rewarded for eligible team members
• Generous Parental Leave

_ We live and work by our values of Respect, Integrity, Customer Focus, Collaboration and Excellence. They are the foundation to everything we do and provide us a north star with which we can shape meaningful places where communities connect. _

_ At Vicinity we embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment where we attract, retain and develop our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. _

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_ Note: _ To be eligible to apply for this position, you must have existing, relevant Australian work rights. At the later stages of the recruitment process the shortlisted candidate/candidates will be required to undergo a Criminal History Background/Police Check as a mandatory part of the process. Additional qualification checks may also be required dependant on role and level.