Who is QAL?

Queensland Airports Limited (QAL) is an accomplished airport operator which owns and operates Gold Coast, Townsville, Longreach and Mount Isa airports – connecting the Gold Coast and northern NSW, along with regional Queensland, to the rest of the country and beyond. We are an Australian-owned company with a vision to engage customers, connect communities and deliver exceptional experiences – and a commitment to delivering for the communities where we operate. QAL is formally recognised as a ‘Great Place to Work – Certified’ organisation – currently the only airport operator in Australia with this certification. QAL is dedicated to a target of net zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030. With strong passenger numbers, terminal upgrades underway - there has never been a better time to join QAL.

What you’ll contribute to:

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Network Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will report to the Technology Operations Manager and is responsible for the integrity and security of QALs network and communications systems as well as providing guidance and direction on technology choices related to this domain. The role is responsible for maintaining, supporting, monitoring, identifying and rectifying network and communication issues, security vulnerabilities and performance issues.

Julian who has worked within the Tech team for 2 years shares his experience of working with QAL. 

“I started with QAL in 2023 and enjoy working with a highly skilled and dynamic team.  In my day to day I ensure that the daily and futuristic technology requirements of the organisation are met with excellence, partnering with both internal and external stakeholders to resolve challenges and deliver secure, functional solutions while promoting a fun and caring culture.” 

The ideal candidate will pride themself on delivering excellent technology solutions and an in depth understanding of network technology. A minimum of 5 years professional experience in network engineering or a similar role is desired. Cisco qualifications are necessary, and experience with Palo firewalls is desired. Good communication skills are a must.

Key deliverables/responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintains network performance by performing network monitoring and analysis, and performance tuning; troubleshooting network problems; escalating problems to vendor
• Establishes network specifications by conferring with users; analysing workflow, access, information, and security requirements; designing router administration, including interface configuration and routing protocols
• The creation and maintenance of overall network plans, encompassing the communication of data, voice, text and image, in the support of the organisation’s business strategy.
• The processing and coordination of appropriate and timely responses to incident reports
• Defines, documents and carries out small projects or sub-projects, alone or with a small team, actively participating in all phases

Specific Technology experiences desirable:

• Cisco networking (switching and routing)
• Palo Alto firewalls
• Meraki Cloud Management
• MPLS Networking and other WAN Technologies
• Public Cloud Networking (Azure/AWS)
• Campus/Data Center networking (Fibre and copper cabling and Patching) technologies
• VMWare / virtualisation platforms
• PRTG and other monitoring platforms
• IP Telephony/PBX’s

What we offer you?

This is an opportunity to be part of a progressive organisation with a great culture and assist in the transformation and growth of the business. Flexible working options are available for all employees. At QAL, we uphold the philosophy that the smooth integration of life and work benefits all. We call it ‘Living Well’.

QAL supports an inclusive approach and values diversity within the workplace. We aim to provide opportunities that allow individuals to reach their full potential regardless of their background, gender, age, work status, religious or cultural identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will be required to adhere to QAL’s Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP, which includes pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing and have the ability to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC).

Please obtain the Position Description by clicking HERE, or if you are applying on Seek, by copying the following location into your browser to access the Position Description through our careers site: https://qal.elmotalent.com.au/careers/QALcareers/jobs.