About the role

Band 4 Role - Salary from $100,000 + Super
final salary offering to be discussed with the preferred candidate based on skills and experience

As the operator of critical infrastructure in Tasmania, TasNetworks requires a robust, secure and efficient digital environment to support business operations and deliver for our customers. Within TasNetworks this is the responsibility of the Digital team who manage all aspects of IT for the organisation from end user compute to cloud services.

Under the Digital team banner, the Infrastructure team is responsible for overseeing and operating an extensive network of IT assets across the state. From voice and wireless services to datacenter fabrics to commercial services supporting the operation of other large Tasmanian organisations, we manage all phases of platform and infrastructure delivery.

We're looking for an Infrastructure Engineer with a focus on networking skills to join our Digital team and play a key role in supporting both day-to-day operations and key digital projects, ensuring our infrastructure platforms meet the needs of the business and our customers.

What you'll be doing:

• Directly supporting and operating:
  • 900+ staff,
  • 300+ access points statewide,
  • 150+ switches and routers,
  • Commercial datacenters and private server room facilities,
  • 30+ voice systems,
  • 30+ hypervisors with 1000+ virtual machines,
• Delivering secure, robust and efficient infrastructure platforms for TasNetworks and our customers,
• Supporting and operating IT infrastructure underpinning commercial IT customers across a number of industry verticals.

About you

Our ideal candidate will offer expert technical ability and excellent interpersonal skills. You will be self-motivated with excellent problem-solving ability.

You will have:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with one or more of the following:
  • layer-2 and/or layer-3 switch configuration and management;
  • layer-3 router configuration and management;
  • firewall configuration and management; or
  • wireless infrastructure configuration and management.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting capabilities in complex or unfamiliar environments,
• Excellent organisation and time management skills,
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders,
• Capable and available to attend to enquiries on an 'on call' roster.

It would be advantageous, but not required, for you to have any of the below:

• A current driver's license,
• Familiarity with Cisco switching and routing, datacenter or security product lines,
• Familiarity with layer-3 routing and dynamic routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF,
• Familiarity with monitoring protocols such as SNMP and open/vendor APIs,
• Familiarity with TDM and/or VoIP technologies,
• Familiarity with or exposure to working within change management frameworks,
• Exposure to or familiarity with operational technology environments

What's on offer

This is a permanent full-time opportunity based out of Hobart, offering an attractive remuneration and benefits package.

At TasNetworks we want to power a bright future for our people, our community and our customers. We offer a supportive work environment where safety is at the heart of everything we do.

As an "employer of choice" we offer excellent employee benefits including:

• Free onsite car parking
• 20 days of annual leave per year + an additional 3 days of leave between Christmas and New Year
• Electricity discount of 16.66%
• 17.5% leave loading (paid annually)
• Career development - we have our own RTO and can create personalised career pathways in both trade and leadership
• Onsite gyms (plus an annual health and wellbeing rebate)
• All the tools and equipment you'll need to be successful

We are proud to be work180 accredited, check us out here.

How to apply

Please ensure you attach a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience are aligned with this role, and a current resume. For more information about this opportunity and to acquire a position description, please click here.

Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 1 February 2026, however, we will be reviewing applications upon receipt and may commence our recruitment process prior to the closing date.

For further information about the role, please contact Daniel Muller, Network Team Leader, Digital Infrastructure - *************@tasnetworks.com.au

TasNetworks is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to responding to every applicant. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged people.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role. Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre-employment checks.

About Us

TasNetworks is Powering a Bright Future by delivering safe and sustainable essential services while maximising value for all of Lutruwita/Tasmania.

As Tasmania's provider of electricity transmission and distribution services, we are committed to providing our customers with affordable and reliable electricity, while helping Australia transition to cleaner energy sources. We have 300,000 residential, business, commercial, and industrial customers, and are committed to working with our community to make a meaningful difference to the lives of Tasmanians - through and beyond the delivery of electricity and telecommunication services.

By joining TasNetworks, you will experience the difference of a company that puts customers first, values safety above all, unifies in the face of challenges, and embraces diversity and forward thinking.

Together, we are powering a bright future for Lutruwita/Tasmania.