• Strategic network leadership at enterprise scale.
• Influence, innovation, and people leadership.
• Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $153,165 – $159,132  p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

UWA is making significant investments in the Information and Technology Services to enable its strategic direction and goals. UWA is also looking to utilise technology advancements to expand its services and create new and innovative teaching and research models.

Connected Campus has now successfully completed its initial transformation phase and is transitioning into an ongoing operational function focused on Network Lifecycle Replacement. This team will be responsible for the continuous planning, delivery, and refresh of network infrastructure across the University, ensuring assets remain current, resilient, and aligned to teaching, research, and operational requirements.

About the opportunity

• Provide high level strategic advice on the implications of adopting new technologies and prepares reports and briefings for stakeholders on emerging trends. Recommends and sponsors pilot projects or proofs of concept where technologies show potential value for the University’s network environment.
• Manage and monitor compliance with relevant IT policies, standards, and processes to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of network and communications design functions. Close collaboration is required with the Network Engineering and Network Administration teams to confirm that proposed designs, topologies, and configurations remain operationally supportable and achievable within service delivery capabilities.
• Lead, mentor and motivates the team to maintain high level performance and capability through the setting of clear expectations, ongoing communication, formal performance appraisals, performance management processes, and targeted training to address skills gaps.

About you

• Relevant postgraduate tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Substantial and extensive experience in designing, monitoring and maintaining network, communications and infrastructure (wired and wireless) services in large and complex organisations.
• Excellent demonstrated ability to promote and assess technology's potential to drive change, evaluating feasibility and impact.
• Extensive experience managing technical teams and external service providers.
• Maintains a strategic overview of how technology services contribute to organisational success.

Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. A current National Police Clearance will be required by the successful applicant. Some after hours work may be required.

Position description:  PD - Senior Manager Network Lifecycle Replacement (522950).pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Phil Norris at phil.norris@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Thursday, 16 April 2026

This position is only open to Current UWA staff

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

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