Project Manager - NBN and Telco

Public Sector People; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Sector People is seeking a Project Manager - NBN & Telco for the Council to oversee a portfolio of site infrastructure projects delivered by telco carriers such as Telstra, Optus and Vodafone.

You will manage telecom leases, negotiate with carriers, coordinate with internal departments, and ensure community consultation complies with the Local Government Act. This role requires strong project management and telecom compliance expertise.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Schedule 3 of the Telecommunication Act 1997 in respect to use of community land
• Understand Transport and Infrastructure SEPP and planning guidelines for telecom facilities
• Negotiate telecom leases with carrier leasing representatives
• Manage telecommunications lease administration for Council
• Coordinate site delivery by Telco carriers and internal departments
• Conduct community consultation for site delivery
• Lease/License of Council land under Local Government Act

Responsibilities

• Oversee telco-related site infrastructure delivery by carriers
• Negotiate telecommunication leases on behalf of Council
• Liaise with internal departments to facilitate site delivery
• Manage lease administration and compliance with LG Act
• Engage with community for consultations

Skills

Project management

Negotiation

Community consultation

Lease administration

Telco knowledge

LG Act knowledge

Job description

About the role: The Project Manager - NBN & Telco at Council holds a pivotal position within the Property department, responsible for overseeing a range of projects and contracts related tosite infrastructure delivery by telco.

Key Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of Schedule 3 of the Telecommunication Act 1997 (Com) in respect to the use of the community land for access and installation of telecommunication facilities with respect to the statutory requirement of the LG Act 1993, particularly sections 46, 47 and 55;
• Understanding of Transport and Infrastructure SEPP and planning guideline for telecommunication facilities;
• Ability to negotiate with telecommunication carriers’ leasing representative.
• Telecommunication lease negotiation on behalf of Council with telco carrier
• Telecommunication lease administration
• Project management skills
• Internal project management (liaise with Council internal department) to facilitate new site delivery( site infrastructure deliver by telco carrier, i.e. Telstra, Optus and TPG Vodafone)
• Community consultation
• Carry out functions under Local Government Act (lease and license of Council land)

The role will suit an experienced project manger / project consultant who specializes in telecommunication area.