Job Description
Director of Talent Solutions | Gallant Collective n
National Retail Workplace | Multi-Site Network | High Impact Contract Role
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A major national retail organisation with 350+ stores across Australia is seeking an experienced
Senior Network Engineer
for an
initial 4-month contract
, with an
immediate start
. This role is ideal for someone who can quickly step into a busy environment and provide technical leadership across a large-scale, distributed network.
What You'll Be Doing n
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Lead and manage the network landscape across national retail stores, distribution centres, and corporate sites.
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Provide senior-level operational support for all network, security, and wireless infrastructure, ensuring availability, performance, and rapid issue resolution.
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Oversee the rollout, installation, and configuration of new network equipment and store technologies, meeting tight operational timelines.
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Take ownership of complex incidents, perform detailed root-cause analysis and implement long-term fixes.
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Support key IT projects including network upgrades, security uplifts, WAN improvements, and infrastructure refresh initiatives.
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Review emerging technologies, recommend improvements, and contribute to overall network strategy during the contract period.
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What You Bring n
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Relevant IT qualification or equivalent industry experience.
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5–7+ years' experience
in senior-level networking roles, ideally across multi-site or retail environments.
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Strong hands‐on expertise with
Cisco routers, switches, wireless
, and
Fortinet firewalls (FortiGate)
.
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Deep understanding of
VPN technologies
, secure remote access, routing protocols, and network security principles.
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Proven ability to operate autonomously, handle high-pressure environments, and resolve issues quickly and logically.
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Current or previously held
CCNA / CCNP
(or similar certifications) highly desirable.
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Strong communication skills with the ability to confidently engage technical and operational stakeholders.
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A proactive, team‐oriented attitude with resilience, flexibility and a strong work ethic.
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Why This Contract? n
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Immediate start
– step straight into a high-demand role.
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Initial 4-month contract
with potential for extension based on performance and project needs.
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Chance to influence and stabilise a large national network footprint.
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Work across modern Cisco and Fortinet environments with real impact.
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📌 Senior Network Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 Gallant Collective
📍 Melbourne