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As a collective, we’re a team that thrives on finding better ways, working together, and owning our impact. From powering homes to delivering award-winning internet and helping to lead Australia’s energy transition. If you’re driven by purpose and excited to be part of something bigger, we’d love to have you on the journey.\nAbout the Role\nAs a Senior Engineer - Network Operations, you'll play a key role in supporting and continuously improving Origin's enterprise network services. Working across operational support, automation and cloud connectivity, you'll ensure our network remains secure, reliable and highly available while identifying opportunities to automate manual tasks and improve operational efficiency. 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