Senior Engineer - Network Automation

• 6-month contract delivering modern Network DevOps and automation solutions
• Develop Python, APIs and cloud-native tooling that improves operational performance
• Brisbane/Melbourne/Sydney based

Join a team that's All Kinds of Useful

At Origin, being useful is more than a tagline - it’s how we approach work every day. As a collective, we’re a team that thrives on finding better ways, working together, and owning our impact. From powering homes to delivering award-winning internet and helping to lead Australia’s energy transition. If you’re driven by purpose and excited to be part of something bigger, we’d love to have you on the journey.

About the Role

As a Network DevOps Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing, automating and supporting Origin's enterprise network services. Working across cloud, automation and network operations, you'll build scalable solutions, improve operational efficiency and help deliver secure, reliable network services that underpin the business.

What you'll do

• Develop and maintain network automation solutions using Python, REST APIs and modern DevOps practices.
• Build and support CI/CD pipelines while improving network operations through automation and tooling.
• Manage and optimise enterprise network services including LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, VPN, cloud connectivity and secure gateways.
• Partner with engineering teams to design, implement and support scalable network infrastructure and cloud-based services.
• Participate in incident management, troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance network reliability and performance.

What you'll bring

• Experience in a DevOps or Network Automation role with strong scripting skills in Python, PowerShell or Bash.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation using tools such as Azure DevOps.
• Experience supporting enterprise networking technologies including Cisco or Juniper environments.
• Understanding of modern networking including TCP/IP, SD-WAN, VPNs and cloud networking concepts.
• A collaborative mindset with strong problem-solving skills and a passion for automating and improving operational services.

Origin - Where good change happens

At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating change.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse.

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you.

Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing.

Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.