Senior Manager, Network

• Based at our Geelong, Waterfront Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 10 $147,757 + 17% Superannuation

Benefits for working with us!

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job — we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you’ll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow — whether you’re working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across our campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India, and our vibrant online environment. We’re proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world’s universities.

As a Senior Manager, Network Services you will:

• Team Leadership & Development – Lead, mentor, and support a high-performing team, fostering collaboration, continuous growth, and accountability in delivering strategic initiatives.
• Network Infrastructure Management – Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable, high-performing wired and wireless networks connecting across national and international campuses, ensuring reliability and future-readiness.
• Cybersecurity & Compliance – Drive the implementation of robust network security measures, ensure compliance with relevant laws and policies, and proactively manage threats through continuous monitoring and response.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Strategic Projects – Partner with internal and external stakeholders to deliver integrated, specialised network solutions, lead large-scale projects, and align efforts with university strategy.
• Performance Monitoring & Vendor Management – Utilise analytics and monitoring tools to optimise network performance and manage vendor relationships to uphold service quality and contractual obligations.

To be successful, you’ll have the ability to:

• Build a high-performance, inclusive, and accountable culture aligned with Deakin’s strategic goals, fostering integrity, innovation, and staff engagement.
• Drive a culture of service excellence by embedding customer perspective in decision-making, measuring satisfaction, and implementing continuous improvements.
• Establish trusted partnerships with stakeholders, adapt strategies based on insights, and provide expert, sustainable solutions aligned with evolving needs.
• Promote creativity and challenge the status quo by identifying and implementing improved policies, systems, and processes in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Bring extensive leadership experience in managing secure, high-performing network infrastructure, with strong technical, regulatory, and project management expertise in a complex organisation.

Here’s how to apply:

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact David Rhodes (Associate Director, Networks & AV) on [email protected]

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

Senior Manager, Network Services_HEW 10.pdf

Applications for this position close on Sunday 7^th September 2025.