Network Specialist at Telstra

Jamestown, South Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Jul, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Network Solution Design, Feasibility Assessments, Optical Transport Technologies, Capacity Management, Service Provisioning, Stakeholder Management, Vendor Management, Transmission Engineering, EPL Services, IPL Services, International Transmission Networks, Off-net Connectivity Solutions, Problem Solving, Technical Advisory, Network Planning, Solution Architecture

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

Employment Type Permanent Closing Date 24 July 2026 11:59pm Job Title Network Specialist Job Summary As at Network - Specialist, you perform the full range of complex and specialised technical work associated with specific work support functions. Job Description Who We Are We're Australia's leading telecommunications and technology company. With a global presence in more than 22 countries, we have a strong 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. We are committed to making Telstra the best place to work and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that works for everyone. 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 The Network Specialist is a senior technical individual contributor responsible for delivering specialised network solution, service design, and feasibility activities across Telstra International networks and off‑net networks. The role undertakes complex feasibility assessments, provides expert technical advice to sales, planning, and delivery teams, and ensures network solutions align with strategic, commercial, and operational objectives. The Network Specialist plays a key role in mentoring peers, validating design assumptions, identifying innovation opportunities, and improving network processes and tooling to uplift solution quality, delivery certainty, and efficiency. This role operates with a high degree of autonomy and works closely with internal stakeholders across Service Provisioning, Capacity Planning, Transmission Engineering, Solution Architecture, Service Delivery, Field Services and key vendor partners. In addition, the role is accountable for end‑to‑end feasibility lifecycle management, including order and feasibility tracker updates, coordination of off‑net and vendor‑dependent capacity assessments, Capex task initiation, and ongoing engagement with strategic suppliers. Regular operational responsibilities include participating in capacity and feasibility governance forums, managing vendor trackers and pre‑sync/sync calls, solutions development, and driving continuous process improvement through cross‑functional collaboration. The Network Specialist ensures timely response to escalations, supports complex order scenarios and maintains strong working relationships across regions and technology domains to enable successful service delivery outcomes. About You Strong understanding of EPL, IPL services, international transmission networks, optical transport technologies, and off-net connectivity solutions. Extensive experience in telecommunications transmission services and planning, capacity management, service design, and service provisioning. Proven experience conducting complex network feasibility assessments and developing customer-focused network solutions. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across technical, commercial, and operational teams. Experience working with external carriers, suppliers, and vendor ecosystems. Excellent problem-solving, and informed decision capabilities. Ability to operate independently while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic, customer-focused environment. 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 +61 440 135 548 (for job applications in Australia) and +1 (623) 400-7726 (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. We are aware of current limitations with our website accessibility and are working towards improving this. Should you experience any issues accessing information or the application form, and require this in an alternate format, please contact our Talent Acquisition team on DisabilityandAccessibility@team.telstra.com or via the additional contact options found at www.telstra.com.au/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/disability-employment 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 Network Specialist is responsible for delivering specialized network solutions, service designs, and complex feasibility assessments across international and off-net networks. The role involves mentoring peers, managing vendor relationships, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure operational and commercial objectives are met.