Network Engineer

Job Posting Date: 15 Oct 2026

Function: Technology

Hobart, AU

Who We Are

Nyrstar is a global multi-metals business, with a market leading position in zinc and lead and growing positions in other base and precious metals. Nyrstar has mining, smelting and other operations located in Europe, the Americas and Australia and employs over 4,000 people. The company's global operations are located close to key customers and major transport hubs to facilitate delivery of raw materials and distribution of finished products. In August 2019, Nyrstar's operating business became majority owned by Trafigura, a market leader in the global commodities industry, providing a stable long-term platform for its marketing leading operations worldwide. Visit www.nyrstar.com

THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic

IT Network Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting, maintaining, and improving our IT infrastructure, data networks, and associated services, while also fostering innovation through infrastructure projects. This position requires someone with strong technical skills, networking expertise, and a passion for delivering exceptional service.

If you thrive in a hands-on environment and enjoy working on new technical challenges, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career.

Key Duties and Accountabilities

• Support networks and related infrastructure.
• Monitor ServiceNow to manage incidents, requests, and changes per SLAs.
• Deploy and maintain new/replacement IT infrastructure.
• Support the Business Systems Team in the delivery of small to medium-sized regional and group projects.
• Implement and maintain data communication services, components, and associated infrastructure.
• Provide technical support, troubleshoot, and rectify technical issues within agreed timeframes.
• Act as an interface between the organisation and suppliers/carriers/vendors regarding technical issues.
• Analyse network traffic data and provide recommendations on performance improvements.
• Participate in daily regional IT/OT/Support meetings, pipeline projects, and site future Business System plans.

To be successful in this position you need to have:

• A relevant qualification and at least 3 years' experience in Networking or Cyber Security Support, or Project Delivery roles.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft products, including server operating systems
• Experience in virtual service setup and management
• Experience in Cyber Security best practices, particularly in an industrial and global business context.
• Cisco networking qualifications and experience.
• HP Technician Certification
• ITIL Certification.

Why Join Us?

A career of challenge, reward and growth in a company that is focussed on being a leader in our field. Safety, Health, Hygiene & Environment are the foundation of all our values – we live safety by living our values: Respect, Ownership, Excellence and Teamwork.

APPLICATION

Nyrstar is an equal opportunity employer. Equality and diversity are central to who we are and how we operate. We value employees from all backgrounds, and we rely upon diversity in order to inspire a culture of integrity, respect and innovation to drive our business, enhance our competitiveness and serve our customers across the world.

Nyrstar Hobart has a strict RPE ‘Clean Shave' Policy. Most facial hair is not permitted on site. Regular health screening, including blood tests, is part of our commitment to keeping our workforce safe and a condition of employment.

Nyrstar is committed to creating a healthy and safe work environment and building a culture that inspires their employees to work respectfully together as a team. When you join Nyrstar, you can expect to find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none! from technical training to leadership programs, we work with employee to develop their skills and reach their full potential