Business Operations Principal Lead at Telstra

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Operations, Strategy Execution, Executive Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Strategic Planning, Transformation Management, Communication, Storytelling, Workforce Planning, Risk Management, Performance Tracking, Cross-functional Alignment

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

Employment Type Permanent Closing Date 4 June 2026 11:59pm Job Title Business Operations Principal Lead Job Summary Job Description The Business Operations & Performance Lead acts as the central integrator for Security & Operations (S&O), driving alignment across strategy, execution, and leadership priorities. This role is responsible for establishing a disciplined operating rhythm, enabling clear translation of strategy into action, and ensuring effective orchestration across people, programs, and priorities. You will operate as a trusted advisor to the S&O leadership team, amplifying leadership direction and enabling delivery of GN&T and enterprise objectives. The Opportunity This is a unique opportunity to operate at the heart of Security & Operations, partnering closely with senior leaders to shape and execute strategic priorities aligned to Telstra’s Connected Future 30 strategy. You will play a key role in improving how the business operates—driving clarity, alignment, and performance across multiple programs of work, including operating model efficiencies, transformation initiatives, and people priorities. The role offers the opportunity to influence decision-making at a senior level, streamline execution across complex environments, and enable high-performing leadership teams through strong governance, communication, and stakeholder alignment. Key Responsibilities Strategy & Orchestration Lead S&O strategy integration and translate priorities into clear, measurable plans Manage interdependencies to ensure aligned and cohesive execution Operating Rhythm & Governance Establish and run S&O leadership forums and performance cadence Drive accountability through clear governance, tracking, and follow-through Executive Effectiveness Optimise executive focus through planning, prioritisation, and coordination Provide concise insights and briefing materials to support decision-making Communications & Narrative Deliver clear and consistent executive communication Enable alignment through structured messaging and information flow People & Culture Align workforce initiatives to strategic priorities Partner with stakeholders to support capability and engagement Stakeholder Alignment Enable cross-functional alignment across GN&T and Telstra Identify risks early and support leaders with insight-led decisions About You You are a strategic and highly influential leader who thrives in complex environments and enjoys enabling others to perform at their best. You bring: Proven experience in business operations, strategy execution, or transformation roles Strong capability in executive-level stakeholder engagement and influence Ability to translate strategy into practical, measurable outcomes Experience working across complex organisations with multiple stakeholders Strong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to synthesise complex information High levels of accountability, initiative, and execution discipline Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity and alignment Highly desirable: Experience in cyber security, network or IT operations environments Exposure to workforce planning or organisational transformation Relevant tertiary qualifications in business, strategy or related disciplines We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. From our earliest days in the Postmaster General’s Office to the Australian icon we are today, the heart of Telstra has never changed. We’ve always been committed to being a great place to work as we make the world a better place too. Working at Telstra, we all have a why. Whether it’s endless career opportunities, an amazing work-life balance or being able to make a difference, we all know why we’re motivated to be our best here. Our people find purpose and pride in being part of Telstra, because we support the things that matter most. We are committed to making it easy for everyone to apply. If you require accessibility support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please send an email to Disability and Accessibility inbox. disabilityandaccessibility@team.telstra.com. In a business as big and diverse as ours, there’s a huge breadth of career paths available. Uncover opportunities, broaden your experience, and discover the many areas of our organization there is to explore. > Explore our teams https://www.telstra.com.au/careers/our-teams

Responsibilities

The role acts as a central integrator for Security & Operations, driving alignment between strategy and execution. It involves establishing operating rhythms, managing governance, and providing strategic insights to the leadership team.