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What we do

We operate a leading-edge Australia-wide network with global reach. We develop new capabilities and evolve and evaluate emerging technologies in collaboration with partners and industry in support of some of the most demanding network-based applications.

Meet our team

Meet Zac

Zac is our Service Delivery Engineer whose key responsibilities focus on updating our internal systems, streamlining, and automating processes.

Meet Cassie

Cassie is AARNet’s Operations Centre Manager and has the mammoth role of leading a customer facing team responsible for application support, network monitoring, incident response, and change management.

Meet Anton

Anton is our Senior Network Engineer and manages the breadth of network-related activities, including upgrading equipment, ensuring network stability, overseeing network incident response, and acting as a subject matter expert on projects.

Why work at AARNet?

Work at AARNet and you'll be supporting global education and critical research in astronomy, high-energy physics, earth observation, environmental disasters, health, medicine and more.

Along with our important mission we are an employer that is committed to diversity and providing equal opportunity to all.

We provide competitive remuneration and a host of other benefits including:

17% superannuation;
Flexible work options;
24 weeks paid - Maternity Leave;
Welcome back to AARNet superannuation payment – for unpaid Maternity Leave;
24 weeks paid - Adoption Leave;
Welcome back to AARNet superannuation payment – for unpaid Adoption Leave
2 days Women’s Wellness Leave per month (for symptoms of menstruation or menopause);
16 weeks paid - Paternity leave;
8 weeks paid & maximum 52 weeks – Gender Affirmation
24 weeks paid & maximum 52 weeks – Foster Carer Leave
20 days paid - Family & Domestic Violence Leave;
4 weeks paid - Death of a Child Leave;
4 weeks paid - Death of a Close Family Member Leave;
4 weeks paid – Birth Trauma Leave;
5 days paid - Natural Disaster Leave;
2 days paid – Family Wedding Leave;
1 day paid – Conferral of Academic Qualifications
Strong Equal Opportunity focus;
Sector leader in Social Responsibility and Ethics; and
A culture and company structure that allows your career to grow with access to leading edge technologies

AARNet Work Experience Program

Short-term placement opportunities are now available with AARNet, giving students insight into the telecommunications industry and how AARNet operates a national research and education network.

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What we do