Network Engineer

• Opportunity to work within a large-scale government technology environment
• Exposure to enterprise networking infrastructure and major ICT initiatives
• Flexible working arrangements

• 12-month contract 
• State Government Agency 
• Canberra ACT Location 

About the company

Karlka Recruiting Group has partnered with a State Government Agency to engage a Network Engineer. This position is located in their busy Canberra ACT office for an initial 12-month contract.

About the Position

The Network Engineer will provide technical support and operational assistance for enterprise network infrastructure across a large government environment. The role will support both operational and project activities and will involve administration, maintenance and troubleshooting of wired and wireless networks across Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN).

The position forms part of a team responsible for maintaining critical government network infrastructure and ensuring services are delivered reliably and securely to agreed service levels.

Duties

• Provide support and maintenance for enterprise network infrastructure to agreed service levels
• Assist with the installation, configuration and maintenance of network connections and services
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues through break/fix support and incident management
• Support externally provided network services and ensure vendor services meet contractual service levels
• Maintain accurate documentation including network configurations, processes and standard operating procedures
• Assist with operational and project-based networking activities across wired and wireless environments
• Participate in an on-call support roster and occasional after-hours work as required

Requirements / Skills

• Demonstrated experience supporting LAN, WAN and wireless network environments
• Experience installing, configuring and maintaining network infrastructure and equipment
• Experience working within multi-vendor network environments
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for resolving network issues
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within a team environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Mandatory Requirements

• Australian Citizenship
• Ability to obtain or hold an NV1 Security Clearance
• Class C Driver Licence

Benefits working with this Client

• Opportunity to work within a large-scale government technology environment
• Exposure to enterprise networking infrastructure and major ICT initiatives
• Flexible working arrangements within a collaborative and supportive team environment

Benefits working with Karlka Recruiting Group 

• Weekly pay  
• Ongoing support: Pre, during and post placement 
• Dedicated consultant per contract
• Employee Assistance Program available
• Our agency supports Indigenous communities 

How to Apply
Apply now to be considered for submission to our client by 09/03/2026
Consultant: Hayden 
Email for questions only: recruitment@karlkarecruiting.com.au
*Please apply through this portal. Any applications through email may be missed.

Nyiyaparli and other Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussion.
Applications received after the due date may be considered for similar roles.