Network Administrator

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, making sure systems are reliable, secure, and meet business and technical requirements.

In this role, you will:

• Provide advice and solutions to support CFA's network and datacentre environments within agreed service levels
• Install, configure, and maintain network devices and unified communications systems
• Perform regular maintenance and monitoring to keep network systems running smoothly
• Research and explore new technologies that CFA may adopt in the future
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external vendors to support business needs
• Participate in an after-hours support roster to help keep essential ICT services running

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will have a tertiary qualification in a related field or bring equivalent industry experience in similar roles within large and complex enterprise environments. Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or Microsoft Certified Azure Network Engineer Associate would be highly regarded.

You will have experience supporting or delivering IT projects and a solid understanding of key security and authentication technologies such as RADIUS, Active Directory, and Azure Entra. Familiarity with LAN environments—including structured cabling, fibre, and wireless technologies—as well as IP telephony concepts such as SIP and SCCP, will be beneficial. Exposure to ITIL-based change management processes is also valued.

Just as important as your technical capability is your approach. You will be a collaborative team player who enjoys sharing knowledge, learning from others, and building strong working relationships. You communicate clearly, work well with stakeholders, and are able to stay focused and effective when working to deadlines.

This is a great opportunity to join CFA, a purpose-driven organisation that plays a vital role in the Victorian community. You'll be part of a supportive, close-knit team in an environment that is continually evolving, where you can grow your skills and contribute to meaningful work while engaging with modern and emerging technologies.