Junior Network Engineer

Shape your future. Make an impact. Join Moree Plains Shire Council.

Ready for work that matters? At Moree Plains Shire Council, you will do more than fill a role — you will help shape a thriving regional community. Join a forward-thinking Council with big plans for growth, innovation and liveability, and build a career with real balance, purpose and impact.

If you are looking for an advanced technical role, meaningful work and a tree-change lifestyle with genuine opportunity, this is where it starts...

Full-Time Temporary Opportunity (Up to 12 months)
Attractive salary ranging from $67,821.00 to $77,984.40 per year
12% Superannuation Contribution
Location - Max Centre, Moree

WHY CHOOSE COUNCIL?

• Professional development and career pathways, including funded training, study assistance and progression opportunities across Council.

• Competitive pay and benefits under the NSW Local Government (State) Award, plus generous leave entitlements.

• Great work-life balance, including a rostered day off every three weeks — an extra 17 days off each year.

• Work that matters — directly improve liveability, growth and sustainability across the Moree Plains region.

• A supportive, inclusive team culture that values diversity, equity and wellbeing.

• A regional lifestyle with affordability, community connection and room to breathe.

• Discounted gym memberships and special rates across a wide network of fitness facilities for staff and families.

The Welcome Experience
The Welcome Experience in Moree Plains Shire Council connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.

Learn more at The Welcome Experience | NSW Government

The Opportunity
Step into a critical role securing and developing our IT infrastructure. As the Junior Network Engineer, you will act as the primary escalation point beyond initial IT support to resolve complex network, server, and infrastructure faults.

You will administer enterprise systems including Microsoft 365, Azure, and Windows Server, while configuring and troubleshooting switches, routers, and firewalls. Working closely with senior engineers, you will also support advanced cybersecurity frameworks like the ACSC Essential 8 and ensure our daily backups and disaster recovery protocols are robust and reliable.

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About You
You are an analytical and proactive IT professional who thrives on solving complex technical problems. You possess strong communication skills, allowing you to clearly convey technical concepts to staff and stakeholders while managing sensitive information with high discretion.

To succeed in this role, you will bring

• A Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking) or a relevant technical discipline.

• Two to three years of experience in Systems Administration, Network Administration, or advanced IT Escalation Support.

• Strong hands-on experience managing Windows 10 and 11, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and Windows Server environments.

• A solid practical understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPN, routing, and switching.

• A current Class C Drivers Licence and a successful National Criminal History Check.

• Desirable criteria include previous Local Government experience, exposure to enterprise equipment like Fortinet or Cisco, and relevant industry certifications such as CCNA or ITIL.

Apply now and help build a positive, high-performing workplace for our people and our community.

Moree Plains Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
We believe diversity strengthens our organisation and the communities we serve. We welcome you to bring your experience, culture, perspectives and ideas, because our best work happens when everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong.

We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, and people of all ages.