Senior Network Communications Advisor

Babylon Data; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Babylon Data Pty Ltd seeks a Senior Network Communications Advisor to provide strategic network architecture, modernisation and technology advisory services for Defence communications capabilities from Canberra. The role requires assessing complex technical requirements, engaging senior stakeholders and delivering practical recommendations to inform investment and capability decisions.

You will lead engagement with business and technical teams, translate complex issues into clear, evidence-based

Qualifications

• Active NV1 or higher security clearance.
• Senior-level experience in network communications strategy, architecture and technology advisory.
• Experience advising on complex network environments and modernisation initiatives.
• Translate technical issues into clear, evidence-based strategic recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and written communication skills.
• Availability for an ACT-based engagement commencing around 23 November 2026.
• Compliance with the mandatory 12-month separation from Defence requirement, with applicability verified before submission.
• Previous Defence network communications or strategic advisory experience, subject to the separation requirement.
• Experience developing network strategies, architecture options assessments and technology roadmaps.
• Relevant qualifications or certifications in networking, telecommunications, architecture or ICT.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice on network architecture and communications capabilities.
• Support network modernisation planning and assessment of future technology requirements.
• Evaluate technical options, identifying benefits, risks, dependencies and implementation considerations.
• Engage business and technical stakeholders to understand requirements and inform decisions.
• Prepare clear strategic advice and supporting documentation for senior decision-makers.

Skills

Network strategy

Architecture

Tech advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Written communications

Active NV1 clearance

Education

Networking/ICT certifications

Job description

Duration: 23 November 2026 to 30 June 2027

Start: Indicative 23 November 2026

Maximum Hours: To be confirmed

Security Clearance: Current active NV1 or higher

Working Arrangements: ACT-based; onsite requirements to be confirmed

Overview

Babylon Data is seeking a Senior Network Communications Advisor to provide strategic network architecture, modernisation and technology advisory services supporting current and future Defence communications capabilities.

This opportunity suits an experienced adviser who can assess complex technical requirements, engage senior stakeholders and develop practical recommendations that inform investment and capability decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice on network architecture and communications capabilities.
• Support network modernisation planning and assessment of future technology requirements.
• Evaluate technical options, identifying benefits, risks, dependencies and implementation considerations.
• Engage business and technical stakeholders to understand requirements and inform decisions.
• Prepare clear strategic advice and supporting documentation for senior decision-makers.

Detailed deliverables will be confirmed against the client’s Statement of Work.

• Currently hold an active NV1 security clearance or higher.
• Demonstrated senior-level experience in network communications strategy, architecture and technology advisory.
• Experience advising on complex network environments and modernisation initiatives.
• Ability to translate technical issues into clear, evidence-based strategic recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and written communication skills.
• Availability for an ACT-based engagement commencing around 23 November 2026.
• Compliance with the mandatory12-month separation from Defence requirement,with applicability verified before submission.
• Previous Defence network communications or strategic advisory experience, subject to the separation requirement.
• Experience developing network strategies, architecture options assessments and technology roadmaps.
• Relevant qualifications or certifications in networking, telecommunications, architecture or ICT.