We're Hiring!

• Play a key role in supporting the Australian economy.
• Discounted food, travel, entertainment, gym membership, staff parking and, + more.
• Hybrid working environment.

Company

For 81 years, we've achieved success through our ability to innovate, placing a clear emphasis on how we best serve our customers’ needs. As demand continues to grow, we have expanded rapidly, now delivering a superior range of dry goods, frozen and chilled products, fresh seafood and meat, confectionery, paper products, and cleaning solutions.

In recent years, we’ve seen significant growth and invested in our systems and processes, building a close partnership with Woolworths Group that has continued to deliver high-quality service for our customers and suppliers.

In 2024, Woolworths moved to a 100% interest in the PFD business, bringing PFD exciting opportunities as a strategic part of the Group. Sharing expertise across both teams will ensure our continued success and drive further growth and unlock our collective potential.

About this Position  

As our Network Engineer, you’ll play an important role in keeping the technology that connects our people, partners, and customers running seamlessly. At PFD, we bring people together through food and you’ll be part of the team that makes that possible every day by ensuring our national network is secure, resilient, and reliable.

You’ll join a collaborative IT environment where your expertise will help sustain critical infrastructure across our branches, distribution centres, and customer-facing platforms. From maintaining connectivity to enhancing performance and security, your contribution will directly support how we deliver quality and connection across Australia.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Level 2/3 network support for local and remote teams, ensuring issues are resolved promptly and within SLA timeframes.
• Install, secure, maintain, and support local and wide area networking, communication, and related software/hardware in a multi-platform environment.
• Plan, manage, and implement network and security changes aligned to ITIL methodologies and best practice.
• Maintain and improve lifecycle management of network hardware and software.
• Remediate network vulnerabilities and contribute to the continuous improvement of our security posture.
• Assist with configuration and ongoing management of APM/NPM monitoring tools.
• Support implementation and management of Software and IT Asset Management systems (SAM/ITAM).
• Collaborate with third-party vendors, internal engineers, and senior stakeholders, representing the Network Team in cross-functional forums.
• Create and maintain up-to-date documentation, diagrams, and knowledge base articles.
• Participate in an on-call roster to ensure high network availability.

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you will bring:

• 5+ years’ experience in network or systems engineering within a medium-to-large enterprise.
• CCNP (or higher) and experience working in ITIL environments.
• Strong hands-on skills across routing, switching, wireless, and firewall technologies (Cisco, HP, Juniper, FortiGate, Aruba).
• Solid understanding of cloud platforms (Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS) and network protocols (BGP, OSPF, VRF, VPN).
• Exposure to Linux/Unix systems, network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, LibreNMS, OpsGenie), and scripting (Python, PowerShell, SQL).

Highly regarded:
Certifications in AWS, Azure, Fortinet, or Palo Alto; experience with Cisco DNA Center, ISE, or automation tools (Ansible, ManageEngine); and knowledge of ITIL v4, APM, and security frameworks (NIST, PCI, ISO27001, ASD).

What Success Looks Like (6-12 months)

• Network performance and uptime remain consistently high across all sites.
• You’ve built strong relationships with key stakeholders across IT, Operations, and Security.
• Proactive monitoring and automation reduce incident volume and improve response times.
•  Vulnerability findings are addressed quickly, contributing to a stronger, more secure network environment.
• You’ve documented clear processes and shared knowledge across the team, becoming a trusted technical partner in driving PFD’s digital transformation.

What PFD is Offering the Successful Candidate

We are offering competitive remuneration, superannuation and other staff benefits (such as discounts on staff purchases, discounted accommodation, health insurance and banking).

Culture & Values

Customer Focus

Know your external and internal customers. Gain and preserve their confidence because we can only be successful if our customers are successful.

Respect

Treat people at work and in the community as they would like to be treated. Act safely, responsibly, and ethically. 

Passion

Share the passion of making us a successful and dynamic company. Let’s celebrate successes.

Simplicity

Let’s minimise the complications of doing business so customer services are on time, accurate and reliable. Share ideas to improve our company.

Leadership

All of us can be leaders in our day to day working lives. Bring out the best in yourself and the people around you. Do what you say you are going to do.

How to Apply

If this sounds like your kind of challenge, we’d love to hear from you! Click the apply button and submit your updated resume and a cover letter.

Applications close Monday, 24 November 2025 at 12:00 pm (AEST). Early applications are encouraged, as hiring managers may begin shortlisting candidates before the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated confidentially.

As part of our recruitment process, do you consent to undergoing employment checks? These may include a medical assessment (which may involve drug and alcohol testing), a National Police History Check, a Working With Children/Vulnerable Groups Check, and a Licence Validation/Demerit Point Check.

Please note: We do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies or third parties. Any CVs sent directly to Line Managers will not be considered, and we will not be responsible for any associated fees or costs.

PFD Food Services is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.