Team: Information Technology | Employment Type: Permanent | Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Salary: $116277 - $127904 per annum + super | Closes: 1 July 2026

About the role

You will be responsible for providing cyber security, risk and relevant technical expertise to support Council’s cyber security posture. You will proactively monitor and maintain the security and integrity of Council’s Information Technology infrastructure and resources and ensure the efficient planning, implementation and application of information technology to support Council’s service delivery.

You will have worked for many years as a senior network engineer. With your technical knowledge, you will also be responsible for all aspects of the Corporate network and infrastructure, including network administration (new user creation, access controls, group policies), network design, configuring and deploying new infrastructure, managing the physical and virtual environments and applications, server and application deployment and upgrades, creating new computer images, templates and deployment bundles, system monitoring, network performance tuning and network troubleshooting.

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

Tertiary Qualifications in Information Technology or equivalent.
Extensive experience in complex computer and networking infrastructure, firewalls, operating systems, virtual technologies and cloud technologies.
Advanced knowledge of network security infrastructure including, but not limited to, wide area networks, firewalls, routers and switches.
Strong understanding of cyber security governance risk and compliance.
Excellent analytical skills to identify security requirements and relate them to appropriate security controls.
Well-rounded in-depth technical skills with attention to detail.
Ability to meet time project deadlines, manage constraints and competing deadlines.
Your love for all things IT and pride knowing that you are keeping the environment up and running smoothly and securely.

What we offer

We are committed to supporting our people to do their best work. You’ll have access to:

Flexible work arrangements and access to Council's flexi time system
Annual performance reviews and salary progression
Extensive professional development and training
Employee wellness program and discounted gym memberships
Close to shops, cafes and the Lane Cove aquatic centre

About Council

Located on the lower North Shore, Lane Cove is a vibrant, close-knit community with a leafy village atmosphere. We deliver best-value services and facilities to our residents while building a sustainable, inclusive future - one that empowers children, young people and families to feel safe and supported.

We are a place where people genuinely care about their work and each other. Inclusion and diversity are central to everything we do, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and walks of life.

How to apply:

Please click on “Apply now” and complete the information requested. Applications are to include a resume, cover letter and answers to the online questions.

Further information regarding this role can be found in the Position Description.

Closing date:

Applications close 1 July 2026.

Council is an equal opportunity employer. We reflect the community we serve and encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ individuals, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Lane Cove Council

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