Senior Advisor - Application Delivery
Date: 23 Dec 2025
Location: WOOLLOONGABBA, QLD, AU, 4102
Company: Brisbane Catholic Education
About Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.
About our team
The Digital Platforms team is responsible for BCE’s Foundational Technology, Security Operations, Service Operations and School Technology within Information and Technology. The team ensures that the networks and supporting technologies for employees, schools, and students are secure, accessible, effective, and well-managed. Our agile team delivers high-performing infrastructure and systems, providing responsive IT support, managing cybersecurity, and guiding best-practice IT operations in schools. Join us in delivering high-quality IT services and innovative solutions that support BCE’s mission and vision.
Summary
The Senior Advisor (Senior ICT Officer), Application Delivery is a hands-on technical leadership role responsible for supporting secure, high-availability platforms across both cloud and on-premises environments. This position leverages deep expertise in Azure/Entra, F5 BIG-IP (LTM and APM), F5 XC and certificate management to deliver robust solutions, resolve complex issues, and drive continuous improvement. The role leads technical projects, shapes security standards, and ensures the reliability and performance of critical digital services.
- Location: BCEO Woolloongabba
- Work hours: Fulltime | Flexible working arrangements available
- Status: Fixed Term | 2 years | January 2026 – December 2027
- Salary: $137,560 - $152,836 plus super
- Ad Close date: 19 January 2026 (applications will be assessed from 5 January 2026)
- Contact: CareersBCE@bne.catholic.edu.au
About the opportunity
In this position you will:
- Secure application delivery across data centre and cloud environments, ensuring availability, performance, and compliance with BCE standards.
- Operate Microsoft Azure and Entra ID (identity lifecycle, Conditional Access, MFA, RBAC, app registrations, enterprise apps), enabling secure SSO and access to BCE applications.
- Administer F5 BIG‑IP LTM (virtual servers, pools, health monitors, SSL/TLS offload, iRules/iApps) to provide resilient traffic management and zero‑downtime releases for critical applications.
- Manage F5 Distributed Cloud (F5 XC) services DNS, traffic management, and integration with identity and access solutions
- Manage F5 BIG‑IP APM access policies (SSO, MFA) to deliver secure, user‑friendly application access.
- Troubleshoot L3–L7 issues across identity, networking, load‑balancing and application layers; perform root‑cause analysis and implement preventive fixes.
- Develop and maintain operational procedures (backups, validation and recovery plans, monitoring and performance tuning) aligned to BCE service levels.
- Conduct technical analysis, resolve complex issues, and maintain system backups, documentation, and recovery plans.
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- A strong background in networks and security.
- Experience in the analysis, design, deployment, and support of complex application and infrastructure environments
- Experience with F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) and Access Policy Manager (APM).
- Experience with F5 Distributed Cloud (F5 XC) for secure application delivery, traffic management, and integration with identity and access solutions
- Conducted high level reviews and investigations linked to organisational performance.
- Written specialised reports and committee papers on projects you have led.
- Worked with multiple stakeholders and leadership teams in your area of specialty.
- Tertiary qualifications in information technology and/or previous experience in a similar position.
- Networks and security background. Technical qualifications across Azure / Entra, F5 BIG-IP (LTM and APM) and 1 of either Cisco / CheckPoint / Fortinet Firewalls).
Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:
- Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
- Positive Notice Blue Card for working with Children
Why choose BCE
Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
- Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
- Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
- Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
- Active staff social club and wellness programs
- Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.
Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.
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