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

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

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.