Senior Network Engineer — Field & 24/7 On-Call Ops

Singtel Group; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive paid parental leave

Resources and learning opportunities

Employee-led volunteer groups

#OptusLife community

Job summary

Optus is seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer to join the Group Networks team in NSW. You will ensure the efficient operation and availability of the network, delivering assurance across complex transmission equipment and systems, and performing preventative and emergency maintenance while collaborating with national teams.

This role involves field duties, 24/7 on-call rotations, and on-site fault response at NSW Core sites.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications Engineering or related discipline.
• Telecommunications experience contributing to technical and business strategy development.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate a team of engineers and cadets.
• Extensive engineering experience across telecommunications and transmission networks.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Full Driver's license

Telecommunications experience

Team leadership

Engineering across telecom networks

Ethernet

IP routing

Safety and operational excellence

Education

Electrical/Electronics/Telecommunications Engineering qualification

Tools

Ethernet

IP routing

Legacy fibred equipment

Job description

Optus is seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer to join the Group Networks team in NSW. You will ensure the efficient operation and availability of the network, delivering assurance across complex transmission equipment and systems, and performing preventative and emergency maintenance while collaborating with national teams.

This role involves field duties, 24/7 on-call rotations, and on-site fault response at NSW Core sites.