Senior Network Engineer

Optus; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Learning opportunities

Volunteer groups

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Optus is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join our Group Networks team in NSW. You will ensure reliable operation of the Optus network, deliver assurance across transmission equipment, and lead critical maintenance and fault-fix activities in a field and on-call capacity.

You will mentor engineers, contribute to root-cause analysis, and work with national and divisional teams to improve network resilience and availability. The role includes on-call rotations and disaster deployments.

Qualifications

• Electrical/Electronics/Telecommunications Engineering degree or equivalent.
• Extensive telecommunications experience across network deployments.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team of engineers and cadets.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide Level 1/2 assurance and delivery for systems within the facility, including fault response and network build activities.
• Provide Level 2 support for complex network transmission equipment and assurance systems.
• Act as SME for systems maintenance and commissioning across networks and facilities.
• Perform critical routines and preventative, corrective and emergency maintenance.

Skills

Networking

Team leadership

Ethernet

IP routing

Problem solving

Communication

Safety culture

Education

Electrical/Electronics/Telecommunications Engineering degree

Tools

Sat Cats deployment

Flyaway kits

Job description

Make tomorrow happen today At Optus, we don’t sit back and let the future happen to us—we’re out there making it. By expanding into new technology and relentlessly improving every day, we’re creating a better tomorrow for all Australians.

Make tomorrow happen today At Optus, we don’t sit back and let the future happen to us—we’re out there making it. By expanding into new technology and relentlessly improving every day, we’re creating a better tomorrow for all Australians. We believe in the strength of a vibrant, diverse and inclusive workforce. The backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people help us innovate and create stronger connections with our customers.

The opportunity

We’re seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Engineer to join our Group Networks team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in the efficient operation and availability of the Optus network. You’ll provide assurance and delivery across complex network transmission equipment and associated systems, including Customer Assurance and Network Assurance. You’ll also perform critical routines, preventative, corrective and emergency maintenance while collaborating with national and divisional teams to optimise network operations.

This is an opportunity to combine deep telecommunications expertise with practical field support, technical leadership and continuous improvement.

This position is NSW BNS Field Assurance - Field / Customer / Network Faults. There will be 24/7 On Call rotating every 5 persons covering NSW Core - FAN / HUB / Mobile / Customer sites - Including supporting State Disaster Events with Generator / SAT CAT deployments restoring Optus community services as a priority.

What You’ll Do

• Provide Level 1/2 assurance and delivery for systems within the facility, including fault response and completion of network build activities.
• Provide Level 2 support for complex network transmission equipment and associated assurance systems.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert for systems maintenance and commissioning across a range of networks and facilities.
• Perform critical routines and preventative, corrective and emergency maintenance activities.
• Mentor, coach and support peers and subordinate team members, enabling effective knowledge transfer and training for new team members.
• Contribute to root cause analysis, fault investigation and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with national and divisional teams to improve network operations, resilience and availability.
• Support the deployment and recovery of Sat Cats, Leo SATCATS, flyaway kits and portable generators during disasters and other operational requirements.
• Work remotely at Optus fault locations when required.

What You’ll Bring

• Full Drivers license with ability to perform physical tasks.
• A qualification in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications Engineering or a related discipline.
• Telecommunications experience, including the ability to contribute to technical and business strategy development.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate a skilled team of professional engineers and cadets.
• Extensive engineering experience across telecommunications and transmission network deployment.
• Experience with, Ethernet, IP routing and legacy fibred equipment.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across national and divisional teams.
• A commitment to safety, operational excellence, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Why join Optus?

• Inclusive paid parental leave, with up to 16 weeks for the primary caregiver.
• Access to resources, webinars and support for all Optus employees.
• Extensive online and facilitator-led learning opportunities to help you own your growth.
• Employee-led volunteer groups, including Culture Connect, Elevate Women, Disability Network, Express Yourself (LGBTQIA+), United Veterans, Yarn Network, Wellbeing Network and Young Professionals.
• An inside look at life at Optus through #OptusLife on LinkedIn.

Inclusion and accessibility

At Optus, we are strengthened by others. We value diversity and embrace individual differences, and we’re committed to providing an equal employment opportunity for all job seekers.

We welcome applicants from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

If you require adjustments or accessibility support to participate fairly and equitably in our recruitment process, contact [e-mail] or call 1800 309 170. Please advise your preferred method of contact, and we’ll be in touch within 48 hours.

Learn more about Inclusion and Diversity at Optus.

Ready to connect the future?

If you’re an experienced network engineer who enjoys solving complex operational challenges, supporting critical infrastructure and developing the people around you, we’d love to hear from you.