Technical / Physical Security Specialist

telstra; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related pay

Access to learning programs

Global presence across 22 countries

Purchased annual leave scheme

Additional Telstra day off

30% off Telstra products and services

Toolkit provided

Job summary

Telstra is seeking a Technical / Physical Security Specialist to join our Network Operations Centre in Clayton, Melbourne. The role operates on a 24x7 roster and requires Australian citizenship or eligibility for Baseline security clearance.

You will contribute to securing Telstra assets and services while collaborating with internal teams and external partners. The position offers a range of benefits, including learning programs, generous leave schemes, and employee discounts on Telstra

Qualifications

• Australian citizenship or eligibility for Baseline security clearance.
• On-site work at Telstra Global Operations Centre, Clayton, Melbourne.
• Experience in security/tech operations or related roles.

Responsibilities

• Protect Telstra's assets and infrastructure as part of Security & Operations.
• Monitor alarms and manage incidents end-to-end from detection to resolution.
• Coordinate with DevOps, incident management, and external partners.
• Support physical security of major Telstra infrastructure and client sites.

Job description

Employment Type

Permanent

Closing Date

11 Sept 2026 11:59pm

Job Title

Technical / Physical Security Specialist

Job Summary

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are

We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We're all about providing the best experience and delivering the best tech on the best network.

This includes making Telstra the place you want to work. For you, that means a having career that grows with you and working with a team powered by human connection that prioritises wellbeing and choice.

Focus of the Role

You will contribute to the security and safe operations of Telstra assets and services, working in a great team environment.

What We Offer

• Performance-related pay
• Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up
• Global presence across 22 countries; opportunities to work where we do business.
• Purchased annual leave scheme
• Additional Telstra day off
• Additional 30% off Telstra products and services
• Toolkit provided (laptop + mobile phone + plan paid for)

What You’ll Do

Networks Products & Technology - Security & Operations is responsible for Telstra's security and operations, protecting Telstra's assets and infrastructure.

PLEASE NOTE : This role requires you to be an Australian Citizen, and to currently hold or be eligible to hold Baseline security clearance.

The Opportunity

Looking to build a career in technology while making a real difference for customers ?

Make an exciting move to a Technical / Physical Security Specialist role in our Network Operations Centre.

What you’ll do

Based onsite in Clayton, Melbourne and working with a supportive team on a 24 x 7 rostered shift basis , you will support the physical security of major infrastructure for Telstra and for our major clients.

This is an exciting front-line job in our Operations Centre, detecting & responding to events impacting Telstra and our Customers. You will join a team who at times have the opportunity to work with Law Enforcement, and help them get their job done.

You’ll proactively identify and drive resolutions for Network at Risk events.

You’ll monitor alarms and manage incidents end2end (from creation to resolution).

You’ll manage changes and organise hardware replacement activities

You’ll communicate with a wide range of Stakeholders, including other technical support groups, DevOps and Incident Management teams, and external partners, vendors and organisations.

About You

PLEASE NOTE : This role requires you to be an Australian Citizen, and to currently hold or be eligible to hold Baseline security clearance.

You will work onsite in our Global Operations Centre, in Clayton, Melbourne.

You may be looking to transition to a technical role, have some technical qualifications, or be looking to join a great company and contribute your physical security experience.

You’ll have experience in all, or some, of these :

• Experience in real-time operational environments preferably with some exposure to large and complex, mixed technology internet facing systems and applications.
• Confidence and great communication skills on the phone, with our clients and with other Telstra teams.
• A good understanding of the ITIL framework
• High level of problem solving and analytical skill
• Self motivated and willing to own and solve issues

We're amongst the top 2% of companies globally in the CDP Global Climate Change Index 2023, being awarded an 'A' rating. If you want to work for a company that cares about sustainability, we want to hear from you.

As part of your application with Telstra, you may receive communications from us on [phone] (for job applications in Australia) and [phone] (for job applications in the Philippines and India)

When you join our team, you become part of a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is respected, valued and celebrated. We actively seek individuals from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and disabilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work.

We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind, and we prioritise creating a workplace culture where everyone is safe and can thrive.

As part of the hiring process, all identified candidates will undergo a background check, and the results will play a role in the final decision regarding your application.

We work flexibly at Telstra. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you. When you apply, you can share your pronouns and / or any reasonable adjustments needed to take part equitably during the recruitment process.

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