Network Administrator

Are you passionate about ensuring seamless connectivity and optimal performance in a dynamic digital environment? We're on the hunt for a skilled Network Administrator to join our innovative team.

Who we are:
As a proud not for profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect.

Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Victoria, New south Wales and Tasmania. Respect also has home care services in multiple states, and more than 700 units in different retirement villages and independent living communities.

The position:

The Network Administrator will assist the IT Manager with implementing, monitoring and managing Respect's local and wide area networks and server environments to ensure maximum uptime for users. The Network Administrator will also provide assistance to ensure the proficient day-to-day functioning of the IT department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in all networking, Linux, and Windows server infrastructure.
• Implement new network solutions and/or improving the efficiency of current networks.
• Install, configure and support network equipment including routers, proxy servers, switches, DNS and DHCP.
• Configure firewalls, routing and switching to maximise network efficiency and security.
• Maximise network performance through ongoing monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Arrange scheduled upgrades.
• Investigate faults in the network.
• Update network equipment to the latest firmware releases.
• Support for all IT related incidents.
• Respond to logged requests for IT support services in a timely and effective manner.
• Direct third party vendors and guide remote technicians.
• Ensure network quality and security.
• Develop and maintain knowledge base documentation.
• Contribute to team projects that enhance the quality and efficiency of the IT team.

Requirements

Essential:

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent IT certifications and/or substantial experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Willingness to travel interstate if needed
• Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).

The following technical knowledge is essential:

• TCP/IP Networking.
• VLANs
• Virtual Private Networking.
• Firewall/SDWan/Routing.
• PABX/VoIP administration.
• Linux Server Administration.
• Storage Area Networking.
• Cloud services.

Desirable:

• Microsoft 2012/2016 Server.
• Microsoft Active Directory.
• Microsoft RDS 2012/2016.
• Virtualisation Technology (ESXi, Hyper-V).
• Antivirus Technologies.
• Backup Technologies.

Benefits

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and entitlements.
• Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.
• Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation.
• Long-term employment in a recession-proof sector.
• Learning, development, and growth opportunities.
• Discounted private health insurance.

Our purpose:

To care for the elderly in our communities in an environment of respect, value, and belonging.

Our Values:
Respect - Treat all people with fairness and dignity
Care - Look after and protect the elderly, and each other
Teamwork - Encourage, cooperate, and build trust
Courage - Do the right thing, even when it’s difficult
Integrity - Be open, honest, and trustworthy
Innovation - Think differently to solve problems.
Excellence - Drive quality to continuously improve