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Network Engineer/Technician – LAN/WAN – Design & Implement

Advertisement Code 10531877
Sector INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Duration 12 Months
Application Close Date 23 Jun 2013
Country Papua New Guinea
Program Australian Volunteers for International Development
Australian Partner Organisation
Position Description Network Engineer/Technician – LAN/WAN – Design & Implement

  • Live in one of the best climates in the world, surrounded by pristine forests!
  • 12-month role

The mission of the PNG Institute of Medical Research (PNGIMR) is to improve the health and wellbeing of Papua New Guineans by conducting research on major medical and health problems in PNG that supports the development of health services.

To ensure this is successful, PNG Institute of Medical Research is seeking a volunteer with the skills to develop a wide area network linking all PNGIMR sites around the country so that information can be accessed by staff from different sites.

The volunteer will provide mentoring/ teaching and training for the local IT personnel to deal with rapidly emerging ICT technology.

To be successful in this role, the volunteer will need:

  • A tertiary qualification in Information Technology or related area
  • Experience in designing and developing area networking
  • Experience in open source and vendor-specific software
  • Demonstrated experience in network topologies and design, and network systems administration

Essential personal qualities include a commitment to taking responsibility for own behaviour, particularly in compliance with security guidelines and social, ethical and organisational norms and an ability to cope with cultural isolation and a different standard of living.

In addition to network engineering expertise, volunteers need skills in training and developing others, applied awareness and sensitivity to cross-cultural communication, patience, tolerance and flexibility. They manage with good humour the daily challenges of working with very limited resources.

If this request sounds like a good match for your skills and interests, please download the detailed Position Description from the link above. We welcome calls to the recruitment team at any time - 1800 331 292.


Contact

For enquiries, please contact Elena Lopez on +61 3 9279 1857 or email  elopez@australianvolunteers.com.

Pre-departure briefing

You must be available to attend a pre-departure briefing in Melbourne on 11-13 September 2013.

Important information

We are only able to accept applications from Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and New Zealand citizens resident in Australia.

Application instructions

The first step is a written application. Application instructions in detail, including important background information and guidance, are provided in the Position Description - click on the link above to download.

Please ensure that you include your full name and the name of the position you are applying for in your statement addressing selection criteria.

Read detailed instructions about how to apply here.

This position is part of the Australian Volunteers for International Development program, an Australian Government, AusAID initiative. avid-colour-logo-300

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