iiNet is Australia's second largest DSL Internet Service Provider (ISP) and the leading challenger in the telecommunications market. We employ more than 2000 inquisitive staff across four countries and support over 1.3 million broadband, telephony and Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) services nationwide.

To make it all happen, we need like-minded individuals to join our corporate community - people with bags of energy, curiosity and imagination.

Right now we're looking for a Network Engineering Manager to join our Network Services team.

What you'll do:

This outstanding head office based role calls for a passionate leader of both people and process and will see you responsible for leading the direction and formulation of the technical architecture of our Network Services department. Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to;

•  Lead a team of Network Engineers in the Design and Deployment of Network Infrastructure.

•  While designing technical solutions with your team is important, a large part of your role will also be mentoring and coaching staff to improve themselves and ultimately the business

•  Manage the evaluation of existing network architecture to determine inefficiencies as well as potential enhancements.

•  Scope, design and when required conduct the deployment of network architecture

•  Liaise with vendors to satisfy business requirements.

•  Manage communication with internal teams as well as vendors in order to exchange information and provide documentation regarding technical scope.

•  Coach, develop and mentor team members to ensure our next crop of iiNet stars!

What you'll need:

•  Well-built communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.

•  A strong technical background and a proven minimum of 7 years experience as a Network Architect or Senior Network Engineer in a Telco or large ISP.

•  In iiNet's dynamic environment, successful demonstration of change orientation is desirable.

•  Demonstrated experience in mentoring / coaching staff

•  Demonstrated report writing and presentation skills

•  Project Management skills, resource prioritisation

•  Must be willing to have a good time, and provide assistance to junior employees.

•  This role will ideally suit someone looking to develop their stakeholder management & IT leadership career now that they have established their hands-on technical expertise.

It won't hurt if you have:

•  A CCIE or JNCIE certification or progression towards would be considered ideal, but not essential

•  Relevant Post-graduate qualifications (or progression towards)

What we offer:

Once you're on board, we'll set you on a path with plenty of development opportunities along the way. You'll be part of a constantly changing environment that rewards you for good ideas.  There's a bevy of superb benefits to consider, including a great salary package, subsidised internet, regular social events and fresh fruit. Best of all, you'll work with some of the industry's brightest who know that fun is more than a three letter word.

So if this sounds like your kind of thing, take the next step…