Telecommunications Network Planner

Chandra IT Solutions; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandra IT Solutions Pty Ltd in Melbourne's Southbank is seeking a qualified Telecommunications Network Planner with at least one year of relevant experience. You will plan and design WAN solutions, support secure connectivity, and contribute to scalable client networks.

You will analyse requirements, design WAN topologies, plan hardware integration, configure routing and security, and prepare technical documentation and cost estimates to support project delivery.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Telecommunications Engineering or related field.
• 1+ year of telecommunications network planning experience.
• Knowledge of WAN, fibre, and IP networking.
• Ability to document technical designs clearly.

Responsibilities

• Analyse business requirements, network traffic and capacity forecasts.
• Design and plan WAN topologies to support client connectivity and growth.
• Plan and manage network hardware integration and architecture for high-capacity environments.
• Configure secure routing protocols, site-to-site gateways and edge security systems.
• Evaluate existing client networks and propose scalable solutions.
• Plan network layouts, transmission systems, equipment requirements and connectivity.

Skills

WAN topology design

Network analysis

IP networking

Site-to-site connectivity

Security concepts

Technical documentation

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Telecommunications Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Electronic Engineering

Tools

Network design software

Job description

Chandra IT Solutions Pty Ltd is seeking a qualified Telecommunications Network Planner with at least one year of relevant experience to join our team in Southbank, Melbourne. You will plan and design telecommunications infrastructure, develop advanced Wide Area Network (WAN) solutions, and support secure, reliable and scalable connectivity for client environments.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse business requirements, network traffic and capacity forecasts to identify telecommunications infrastructure needs.
• Design and plan advanced Wide Area Network (WAN) topologies to support client connectivity, performance and future growth.
• Plan and manage network hardware integration and architecture for high-capacity environments.
• Configure secure routing protocols, site-to-site gateways and edge security systems.
• Evaluate existing client network setups and recommend scalable infrastructure solutions.
• Plan network layouts, transmission systems, equipment requirements and connectivity solutions.
• Conduct site assessments and feasibility studies for new installations, network extensions and upgrades.
• Prepare network diagrams, technical specifications, design documentation and implementation plans.
• Assess network performance and recommend improvements to capacity, coverage, reliability and efficiency.
• Develop cost estimates, equipment schedules and resource requirements for network projects.

About you

• A relevant qualification in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least one year of relevant experience in telecommunications network planning, design or infrastructure development.
• Sound knowledge of telecommunications systems, transmission technologies, fibre-optic networks and IP networking.
• Knowledge of WAN topologies, routing protocols, site-to-site connectivity and network security.
• Experience with network hardware integration and infrastructure architecture.
• Ability to assess network capacity, analyse technical data and recommend scalable solutions.
• Experience using network planning, mapping or design tools.
• Ability to prepare clear technical documentation, drawings and cost estimates.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Note

Visa sponsorship may be available for a suitably qualified and experienced candidate.