Network Planning Specialist

Nearheal; Australia; Remote; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance pay

Learning programs

Global presence

Annual leave

Telstra day off

Product discount

Equipment provided

Job summary

Telstra is seeking a Network Planning Specialist to shape Australia’s transport network. You will lead planning, assess capacity and performance, and support strategic investment decisions across a complex tech environment.

Join a team driving transformation, with opportunities to work across 22 countries and a range of learning programs. The role emphasizes cost-effective, compliant planning and collaboration with engineers and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and design activities supporting SDH/PDH decommissioning and network migration initiatives.
• Analyse network demand, capacity, performance, and risk to drive planning decisions and investment recommendations.
• Develop infrastructure plans, technology roadmaps, and deployment strategies.
• Support the migration of legacy transport network services to modern platforms and technologies.
• Collaborate with planners, designers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver transformational and BAU network outcomes.
• Ensure planning solutions meet technical, regulatory, quality, and commercial requirements.

Skills

Transport planning

Capacity planning

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Network transformation

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

PlanNet

iDEAL

Qlik Sense

Python

SQL

Job description

As a Network Planning Specialist, you will help shape the future of Telstra's transport network by developing infrastructure plans, assessing network capacity and performance, and supporting strategic investment decisions.

You'll work across a complex technology environment to deliver cost-effective, reliable, and compliant network outcomes while contributing to the Reduce30 transformation objectives.

What We Offer

• Performance-related pay
• Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up
• Global presence across 22 countries; opportunities to work where we do business.
• Purchased annual leave scheme
• Additional Telstra day off
• Additional 30% off Telstra products and services
• Toolkit provided (laptop + mobile phone + plan paid for)

What You'll Do

• Lead planning and design activities supporting SDH/PDH decommissioning and network migration initiatives.
• Analyse network demand, capacity, performance, and risk to drive planning decisions and investment recommendations.
• Develop infrastructure plans, technology roadmaps, and deployment strategies.
• Support the migration of legacy transport network services to modern platforms and technologies.
• Collaborate with planners, designers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver transformational and business-as-usual network outcomes.
• Ensure planning solutions meet technical, regulatory, quality, and commercial requirements.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a network planning professional with:

• Strong transport and capacity planning expertise.
• Advanced knowledge of SDH, PDH, and DWDM technologies.
• Experience in network transformation, migration, and decommissioning programs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a focus on cost-effective planning outcomes.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• A continuous learning mindset and passion for improving planning practices.
• Knowledge of Telstra transport network environments, tools, and databases.
• Experience with TPD, PlanNet, iDEAL, or Qlik Sense.
• Exposure to Python, SQL, data modelling, or network modelling tools.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a team responsible for planning and designing critical transport network infrastructure while supporting one of Telstra’s key transformation programs. This is an opportunity to work on meaningful, large-scale network change and help shape the future of Australia’s telecommunications network.

We're looking for people who:

• Look Beyond and challenge what's possible.
• Work as One by collaborating openly and respectfully.
• Make a Difference for customers, communities, and each other.

Diversity is more than a policy – it’s how we thrive

We know diverse teams deliver better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported — regardless of gender, background, or ability.

We strongly encourage women and gender-diverse people to apply and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements or adjustments to the recruitment process.