Network Engineering - Engineer at Telstra

Gold Coast City, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Network Engineering, Project Delivery, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Engagement, Technical Design, Network Integration, Network Optimization, Proof of Concept, Telecommunications, Technical Documentation, Vendor Assessment, Customer Focus

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

Employment Type Permanent Closing Date 10 May 2026 11:59pm Job Title Network Engineering - Engineer Job Summary Job Description What is the focus of the role? The Emerging Networks Delivery & Engineering Specialist contributes to the delivery of emerging network initiatives, customer-focused use cases, and innovation activities that demonstrate Telstra’s technology capability and leadership. The role combines hands‑on network engineering contribution with structured delivery capability, supporting projects, proofs of concept, demonstrations and showcases delivered through the Telstra Innovation Centre. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, technical leads and delivery leads, the role focuses on executing defined outcomes, applying established delivery and engineering practices, and building depth of capability across both network technologies and delivery ways of working. The role supports engagement with stakeholders across the business and contributes to the preparation and delivery of network showcases and demonstrations, including engagements with senior leaders, customers and partners, in a controlled and well‑governed environment. How does the role contribute to Telstra’s strategy? This role supports Telstra’s technology and innovation objectives by: Contributing to the delivery of emerging network projects and demonstrations that highlight customer value and practical application of technology Supporting cross‑business collaboration through structured delivery and technical contribution Enabling customer, stakeholder and executive engagement through high‑quality, repeatable network showcases delivered via the Telstra Innovation Centre Building capability and bench strength across both network engineering and delivery disciplines within Telstra Generic Role Purpose As a Delivery Specialist and Network Engineer (Band 3i), you play an integral role in supporting successful delivery outcomes. You are recognised by your peers as a team player who demonstrates curiosity, technical capability and a strong customer focus. You apply your developing engineering expertise and delivery discipline to contribute to projects and initiatives, ensuring work is delivered in line with agreed scope, quality standards and Telstra policies and processes. You actively build capability through learning, coaching and experience, and contribute positively to chapter culture and ways of working Network Engineering / Delivery Specialist Accountabilities Translate customer and business requirements into defined technical solutions under guidance from senior engineers or technical leads Support the design, testing, integration and optimisation of network technologies, platforms and systems within defined technology domains Contribute to reliable customer experiences through support of incidents, fixes, upgrades, improvements and optimisation activities Assist with assessment of vendor solutions, technologies and offerings against technical and business requirements Build depth of technical knowledge through continuous learning, feedback and coaching, actively engaging in continuous professional and personal development Contribute to the application and evolution of technical standards, guidelines and engineering practices Collaborate effectively with mission teams, project teams and stakeholders to deliver agreed technical outcomes Maintain a strong customer focus through clear, confident and effective communication with stakeholders, team members and chapter peers Ensure work is delivered in alignment with Telstra policies, processes and tools for financial management and project/program delivery Emerging Networks & Innovation Contribution Contribute to emerging network initiatives including proofs of concept, demonstrations, trials and customer use cases Support the preparation and delivery of network showcases and demonstrations at the Telstra Innovation Centre and external events on behalf of Telstra Assist with technical readiness, rehearsal and operational discipline for stakeholder and executive engagements Work collaboratively across business units to support innovation activities and cross‑functional demonstrations Knowledge, Skills & Experience Delivery & Ways of Working Experience contributing to project or delivery environments Understanding of agile delivery principles and structured delivery frameworks Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder engagement skills Network Engineering Foundational to intermediate experience in telecommunications or network engineering domains Ability to apply technical knowledge to customer and business problems Demonstrated willingness to learn and develop depth in selected technology domains Personal Attributes Demonstrates Telstra behaviours Curious, motivated and committed to continuous learning Strong team contributor with a customer‑first mindset Qualifications (Desirable) Tertiary qualification in Engineering, IT or Telecommunications (or equivalent experience) Relevant agile, project delivery or network engineering certifications Role Boundaries & Decision Making Operates under guidance from senior engineers, delivery leads or managers Contributes to defined work scopes rather than owning enterprise‑wide outcomes Escalates risks, issues and dependencies appropriately Exercises judgement within established frameworks, standards and processes Development Pathway This role provides exposure to: Emerging network technologies and innovation initiatives Structured delivery environments and stakeholder engagement Senior technical practitioners and leaders within Telstra It provides a strong foundation for progression into senior engineering, technical specialist, or delivery leadership roles. 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

Contribute to the delivery of emerging network initiatives, proofs of concept, and technical showcases at the Telstra Innovation Centre. Support the design, testing, and optimization of network technologies while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet business requirements.