Network Engineer

We are currently seeking an experienced and proactive Network Engineer to join our IT team and play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining TLC Healthcare’s network infrastructure.

• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Melbourne CBD, VIC

 

About TLC Healthcare

TLC Healthcare has proudly been recognised as an Employer of Choice for over 10 consecutive years and continues to lead Australia in fully integrated healthcare communities.

Our innovative precincts bring together aged care, medical centres, early learning, health clubs, and community services—supported by robust, secure, and reliable technology environments.

Guided by our values of Respect, Accountability, Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity, and Innovation, we are committed to providing safe, compliant, and high-performing systems that enable exceptional care and operations across the organisation.

 

The Role

This position is critical to ensuring reliable, secure, and high-performance connectivity across all TLC sites, supporting both clinical and corporate operations. You will work closely with IT colleagues, vendors, and stakeholders to deliver resilient network and security solutions in a complex healthcare environment.

 

Your Key Responsibilities

Your duties will include:

• Designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure across multiple sites
• Configuring and managing routers, switches, firewalls, wireless solutions, VPNs, and perimeter security
• Monitoring network performance and responding to incidents, outages, and service degradations
• Implementing network security best practices, including segmentation, access control, and intrusion prevention
• Managing next-generation firewalls, endpoint security tools, and secure remote access solutions
• Supporting cybersecurity initiatives, including vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and patch management
• Monitoring security logs, identifying threats, and responding to security incidents promptly
• Supporting disaster recovery planning and business continuity initiatives
• Collaborating with cloud and software teams to secure SaaS platforms, integrations, and access controls
• Enforcing MFA, managing SaaS access rights, and ensuring data protection in transit and at rest
• Conducting regular security reviews of SaaS vendors and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards
• Maintaining accurate technical documentation and network diagrams

 

About You

You are a technically strong Network Engineer who thrives in complex environments and takes pride in delivering secure, high-availability systems. You combine strong troubleshooting skills with a proactive, service-focused mindset.

You will bring:

• A degree in Information Technology or a related discipline
• Industry certifications such as Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Network+, or similar
• Hands-on experience with enterprise networking equipment and security platforms
• Strong understanding of network security principles and cybersecurity frameworks
• Experience supporting SaaS platforms and cloud-integrated environments
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• A commitment to delivering reliable, secure services in a healthcare environment

Additional Details

• This role is based at TLC Healthcare’s main office
• Occasional travel to other TLC sites may be required
• Flexible working hours and on-call support may be required to ensure operational continuity

 

Why Join TLC?

At TLC Healthcare, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer:

• A supportive, values-driven workplace within an award-winning organisation
• The opportunity to work in a large, multi-site healthcare environment
• Exposure to enterprise-scale networking and cybersecurity initiatives
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• A collaborative IT team focused on innovation and continuous improvement
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives
• Access to TLC employee benefits and discounts

 

Does this sound like the role for you?

Apply now and be part of a team that supports life-changing care through secure, reliable technology.

For any questions regarding this role, please feel free to contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected] 

 

We are an organisation with a strong sense of purpose that celebrates diversity, inclusion and embodies our core values of respect, accountability, excellence, collaboration, integrity and innovation.

Our culture is based on a supportive team environment where people thrive and achieve their best professionally

At TLC, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered. We believe that embracing different perspectives strengthens our organisation and enhances our ability to serve our communities with integrity and compassion.

As part of our recruitment process, you may be required to complete a pre-employment psychometric and medical assessment.