• Lead Enterprise-Scale Network Operations with Strategic Impact.
• Senior Leadership with Real Influence and Innovation Opportunities.
• 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 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.

The Platforms and Operations portfolio is responsible for the delivery, reliability and continuous improvement of the University’s core digital infrastructure and operational technology services. The Network Operations function provides the operational leadership required to sustain secure, resilient and supportable network and communications services across the University, ensuring they remain aligned with teaching, research and business requirements.

About the opportunity 

• Lead the Network Operations function to deliver secure, stable, resilient and sustainable network and communications services that meet agreed University service levels, including the operational management of wired, wireless, remote access, core communications and related service domains.
• Provide high-level operational leadership across service monitoring, incident management, problem management, change coordination, maintenance planning, capacity management and service continuity activities to ensure timely restoration of services and disciplined operational control.
• Manage and monitor compliance with relevant IT policies, standards and processes to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of network and communications operations and work closely with architecture, engineering, cyber security and service delivery teams to ensure operational models remain supportable and aligned with approved design patterns.

About you

• Relevant postgraduate tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Substantial and extensive experience leading the operation, support, monitoring and maintenance of network, communications and infrastructure services in large and complex organisations.
• Extensive experience in operational service management practices, including incident, problem, change, capacity, continuity and supplier management, within a complex technology environment.
• Excellent demonstrated ability to provide leadership to technical teams and external service providers, including the setting of operational direction, performance expectations and accountability for outcomes.
• Excellent demonstrated ability to translate strategic and architectural direction into sustainable operational service models, standards, procedures and improvement roadmaps.

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.

Position description: PD - Manager, Network Operations 523454.pdf

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

For enquiries on the recruitment process, please contact Wendy Young at wendy.young@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 Wednesday, 8 July 2026

This position is only open to Current UWA staff 

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, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, 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.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.