Network Capability | Project Lead at Telstra

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Infrastructure Design, Project Management, Capacity Planning, Budgeting, Cost Estimation, Building Engineering Services, AC Power, DC Power, Air-Conditioning, Renewables, Data Centre Services, Problem-Solving, Planning, Communication, Collaboration, Stakeholder Management

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

Employment Type Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Closing Date 19 Jan 2026 11:59pm Job Title Network Capability | Project Lead Job Summary The Network Engineering-Senior Engineer is a critical contributor in ensuring that the Telstra network delivers an exceptional network experience for our customers. Your day-to-day focus will be coordinating large capital programs to ensure seamless integration with the existing complex infrastructure and contributing towards developing optimal engineering solutions for power and cooling within InfraCo sites. You'll lead or contribute towards complex technical feasibilities, and you’ll play a key role in integrating new projects into our current set-up and help us design better solutions for InfraCo sites. We welcome people from all backgrounds and identities and encourage gender diverse candidates to apply. Your input will directly shape the future of network infrastructure in Australia. Job Description Our InfraCo team Being in our InfraCo business means you'll be a part of creating Australia’s most valuable telco infrastructure business. Our team’s focussed on maintaining Telstra’s assets, growing our network resilience and leveraging Wholesale and nbn co revenue streams in order to position InfraCo as a strong, viable business in the market. Please note this is an up-to 24-month fixed term contract and you can be based from any major AU city. What we offer Eligibility to our performance-related pay bonus 16 weeks paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up Access to our purchased annual leave scheme Additional Telstra day off for you to spend as you like Additional 30% off Telstra products and services Toolkit provided (laptop + mobile phone + plan paid for) What you’ll do Plan and identify infrastructure needs for DC Power, HVAC, and AC Power in our network. Lead or support technical assessments for key InfraCo assets, including cost analysis and feasibility studies. Find practical engineering solutions that deliver value for all customers and open new commercial possibilities. Scope and budget for design and construction projects, working closely with a range of teams and partners to meet project goals. Follow health, safety, and compliance guidelines in your work. Seek out learning and mentoring opportunities and support the development of your colleagues within the National Planning Team. About you Demonstrable experience leading infrastructure design and projects, including capacity planning, budgeting, and cost estimation for build projects. Technical know-how in Building Engineering Services, such as AC/DC Power, air-conditioning, renewables, or data centre services. Able to read schematics, diagrams, and apply relevant Australian Standards. Strong problem-solving and planning skills, with the ability to communicate and collaborate with people from all walks of life, building positive relationships with customers and stakeholders. Please apply with an up to date CV for immediate consideration ___________________________ We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce in all its forms. We encourage applicants from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds and applicants who may be living with a disability. We also offer flexibility in all our roles, to ensure everyone can participate. To learn more about how we support our people, including accessibility adjustments we can provide you through the recruitment process, visit www.telstra.com.au/careers/diversity-and-inclusion. 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 involves planning and identifying infrastructure needs for power and cooling in the network, as well as leading technical assessments for key assets. The Project Lead will scope and budget for design and construction projects while ensuring compliance with health and safety guidelines.