Senior Engineer

nbn; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

nbn is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead and deliver network integration, augmentation, and migration across core and access networks. You will focus on automating deployment processes and reducing operational risk while working with internal stakeholders, partners, and vendors.

The role requires strong experience in telecommunications or tech environments, understanding of OSS platforms and network topology, and skills in SQL and Python for automation and data management.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in telecommunications or technology environments.
• Solid understanding of network operations, OSS platforms, and end-to-end network topology.
• Experience with network migration and integration activities.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python to support automation, data management, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver network integration, augmentation, and migration across core and access networks.
• Improve deployment processes through automation and scripting.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor Migration Engineers.
• Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to solution design reviews and process optimisation.
• Support critical after-hours network deployments and migrations as required.

Skills

Network operations

OSS platforms

Migration & integration

SQL

Python

Automation

Stakeholder management

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

Build your career and Australia’s future.

Not many people can say they are working on building Australia’s future. With us you’ll be doing just that, leaving a legacy for all Australians. Plus, there’s equal employment, great training, and true flexible working arrangements.

A fantastic opportunity has presented itself for a Senior Engineer reporting to Executive Manager – Core Networks

A bit about your role

The Senior Engineer is responsible for leading and delivering network integration, augmentation, and migration activities across nbn’s core and access networks. The role focuses on improving deployment processes through automation, scripting, and emerging AI capabilities to increase efficiency and reduce operational risk. Working closely with internal stakeholders, delivery partners, and vendors, the Senior Engineer provides technical leadership, mentors Migration Engineers, develops and maintains work instructions and deployment methodologies, supports troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures network changes are delivered safely with minimal customer impact.

The role also contributes to solution design reviews, process optimisation, and capability uplift across the team, while supporting critical after-hours network deployments and migrations as required.

A bit about you

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in telecommunications or technology environments, with a solid understanding of network operations, OSS platforms, and end-to-end network topology. They will be skilled in network migration and integration activities, troubleshooting complex technical issues, and using tools such as SQL and Python to support automation, data management, and operational efficiency.

They will also demonstrate strong stakeholder management, problem-solving, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, deliver outcomes in complex environments, and contribute to continuous improvement across network and operational processes.

Life at nbn

To be part of nbn is to be part of something bigger. There’s so much more from here. Our pioneering spirit drives us forward every day. Together, we help lift the digital capability of the nation by building and connecting Australia’s best fibre infrastructure into homes and businesses, plus places and things, everywhere. We’re continuing to create Australia’s network—a network made for more. Not just a way for everyone to do the things they love but transforming the way they do them.

A more inclusive working world

nbn is committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace where everyone can feel heard, valued, and respected. We believe diverse perspectives are the key to unlocking greater outcomes and encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. That's why we have a Reconciliation Action Plan, Accessibility & Inclusion Plan, offer 18 weeks of paid parental leave, are a Pride in Diversity Platinum Employer, and have active employee-led diversity pillars. Click here to see our list of employee benefits and why we're recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women.