Fibre Network Design Specialist

AARNet (Australia's Academic and Research Network); Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AARNet seeks a Telecommunications Fibre Designer to support design and delivery of new fibre network builds, customer connections and relocations. You will interpret engineering and civil construction documents and contribute to fibre route planning and construction support within a collaborative team.

You will work with Telstra and NBN access teams to ensure compliance with design standards, undertake field inspections, develop fibre network solutions, prepare cost estimates, and participate in

Qualifications

• Experience in telecommunications network design and planning, including fibre network infrastructure and associated civil works.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate a high level of autonomy, self-management and initiative, with the ability to effectively priorities and manage competing tasks and deliverables.
• Knowledge and understanding of Telstra and nbn systems, processes and customer access networks.
• Understanding of the Telecommunications Act, relevant Codes of Practice and land access requirements applicable to telecommunications infrastructure design and deployment.
• Strong commitment to Work Health and Safety (WHS), with a high level of awareness and focus on maintaining a safe working environment.
• Experience with AutoCAD is desirable and will be considered an advantage.
• Current Australian driver’s license.
• Current White Card (Construction Induction Card) is required.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• Australian Citizenship is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Arrange and undertake field inspections and network scoping to investigate existing infrastructure and capture accurate survey data.
• Develop and draft optical fibre network solutions, including network routes, infrastructure and associated assets, to support new builds, customer connections and network relocations.
• Design fibre network projects in accordance with federal and state legislation, regulatory requirements, industry standards and relevant codes of practice.
• Prepare accurate quantity construction cost estimates and customer quotations for fibre network projects.
• Facilitate workshops and design meetings with clients, consultants, contractors and stakeholders to ensure alignment on project requirements and design outcomes.
• Work closely with Telstra and NBN customer access network teams to ensure compliance with access requirements and applicable design and construction standards within their networks.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Autonomy

Prioritization

Telstra/nbn systems

Telecommunications Act knowledge

WHS

Driver's license

White Card

WWCC eligibility

Australian Citizenship

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

AARNet seeks a Telecommunications Fibre Designer to support design and delivery of new fibre network builds, customer connections and relocations. You will interpret engineering and civil construction documents and contribute to fibre route planning and construction support within a collaborative team.

You will work with Telstra and NBN access teams to ensure compliance with design standards, undertake field inspections, develop fibre network solutions, prepare cost estimates, and participate in