Network Specialist - International Networks

telstra; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Telstra is seeking a Network Specialist for International Networks. The role focuses on satellite infrastructure, transmission, voice and IP platforms, delivering Level 1–2 assurance and coordinating across Engineering, NOC, GSD, GOC and partner teams.

You’ll participate in a 24/7 callout roster for the Oxford Falls Teleport in Sydney and drive incidents to resolution with robust technical judgment.

Qualifications

• Experience with international networks and satellite infrastructure.
• Ability to resolve complex faults and escalate when needed.
• Knowledge of SNOW, Veritas, JIRA and Confluence system usage.

Responsibilities

• Provide Level 1 and 2 assurance support for international network services, including satellite, transmission, voice and IP platforms.
• Lead investigation and resolution of complex or escalated incidents, working across Engineering, NOC, GSD, GOC, satellite operators and customer teams.
• Complete planned events, network augmentations and service provisioning tasks, maintaining accurate records in SNOW, Veritas and Nylte.
• Maintain operational performance of satellite infrastructure, network elements, environmental systems and associated cabling.
• Contribute specialist technical advice, process improvement and cost optimisation opportunities across the team.

Skills

Satellite comms

Network operations

IP platforms

Transmission testing

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder management

Tools

SNOW

Veritas

Nylte

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Employment Type Permanent

Closing Date 13 Sept 2026 11:59pm

Job Title

Network Specialist - International Networks

Job Summary

Job Description

Focus of the role

This network operations role plays a crucial part supporting Telstra's International Networks, with a focus on satellite infrastructure, transmission, voice and IP platforms.

About the role

You’ll work closely with Telstra Engineering, satellite operators, customer NOCs, GSD and GOC teams to resolve complex faults, support escalated customer issues and maintain reliable service outcomes.

PLEASE NOTE : The role includes participation in a 24/7 callout roster supporting the Oxford Falls Teleport in Sydney.

What you'll do

• Provide Level 1 and 2 assurance support for international network services, including satellite, transmission, voice and IP platforms.
• Lead investigation and resolution of complex or escalated incidents, working across Engineering, NOC, GSD, GOC, satellite operators and customer teams.
• Complete planned events, network augmentations and service provisioning tasks, maintaining accurate records in SNOW, Veritas and Nylte.
• Maintain operational performance of satellite infrastructure, network elements, environmental systems and associated cabling.
• Contribute specialist technical advice, process improvement and cost optimisation opportunities across the team.

What you'll bring

• Strong technical depth across telecommunications networks, satellite infrastructure and field services.
• Experience with transmission testing, cabling standards, network operations and supplier-managed environments.
• Confidence investigating complex incidents and making sound technical decisions in operational environments.
• Working knowledge of IT systems, performance monitoring, JIRA, Confluence, SNOW, Veritas and Nylte.
• Strong stakeholder management, problem-solving and analytical skills.

Technical exposure

• Satellite
• fixed
• transmission
• IP
• subsea
• voice networks

Performance monitoring systems

• Veritas
• Nylte
• SNOW
• JIRA
• Confluence

Additional Information

If you’re a Network Specialist who enjoys solving complex network issues, working across critical infrastructure and supporting high-impact international services, this is a great opportunity to bring your technical expertise to a specialist operations environment.

We’re amongst the top 2% of companies globally in the CDP Global Climate Change Index 2023, being awarded an 'A' rating. If you want to work for a company that cares about sustainability, we want to hear from you.

When you join our team, you become part of a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is respected, valued and celebrated. We actively seek individuals from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and disabilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work.

We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind, and we prioritise creating a workplace culture where everyone is safe and can thrive.

As part of the hiring process, all identified candidates will undergo a background check, and the results will play a role in the final decision regarding your application.

We work flexibly at Telstra. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you.