Job Summary
We are looking for a Network Planning Lead to design and deliver network connectivity solutions in collaboration with Sales and Solution Architects. This role oversees international network planning—including backhaul, subsea, and related facilities—ensuring feasibility within network, financial, and resource parameters, while supporting both multi-year strategies and ongoing customer projects. Should have strong network planning expertise, the ability to translate technical requirements into actionable plans, analytical and execution skills, and effective communication to influence stakeholders.Job DescriptionAbout Us:
At Telstra, our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. It's a future that won't happen on its own, it has to be delivered — and only Telstra can bring together all the parts to create it. Telstra is on a mission to redesign the way we all connect - with leading-edge technologies and solutions that are changing the world. And this is where YOU come in, by playing your part to building in help our customers connect: faster, better and smarter.
Why Telstra?
Telstra is a well-known Australian company that has been around for over 100 years. We are the leading telecommunications and technology company in Australia and have been operating internationally for over 70 years. We have a strong presence in over 20 countries. We are focused on using innovation, automation, and technology to solve major technological challenges in areas such as IoT, 5G, AI, and machine learning. Joining Telstra gives you the chance to make a difference in the lives of millions of people and have a rewarding career with flexibility.
Focus of the Role
We are looking for a Network Planning Lead to design and deliver network connectivity solutions in collaboration with Sales and Solution Architects. This role oversees international network planning—including backhaul, subsea, and related facilities—ensuring feasibility within network, financial, and resource parameters, while supporting both multi-year strategies and ongoing customer projects.
Candidates should have strong network planning expertise, the ability to translate technical requirements into actionable plans, analytical and execution skills, and effective communication to influence stakeholders.
What You’ll Do
To be a leading network planner for international telecom connectivity, you need a blend of deep technical expertise, strategic planning ability, and strong communication skills. It’s not just about knowing the technology—it’s about designing resilient, scalable, and cost-effective global networks while coordinating across diverse stakeholders. Key areas are:
Engage with clients to identify their connectivity needs and challenges.
Deliver expert advice on network infrastructure, design, and optimization.
Provide network connectivity feasibility and solutions to Enterprise and Wholesale Sales requests and ensure these are in line with resources, economical and technically feasible and aligned to capacity plan.
Responsible international network planning to meet in-your and long-term network demands
Provide drive and cross-function leadership to improve operating cadence
Capacity Planning & Forecasting: Anticipating demand growth and planning scalable infrastructure across multiple countries.
Regulatory & Standards Compliance: Knowledge of international telecom regulations, licensing, and industry standards.
Vendor & Supplier Management. Liaising with global service providers, monitoring contractual obligations, and ensuring delivery.
Risk Management: Designing redundancy and disaster recovery strategies for international networks.
About You
Knowledge of transport and IP Networks (Desirable)
Experience: Overall 12+ years of exp and at least 5 years in telecom network design or planning
Capacity planning, Subsea or Backhaul Network planning experience
Hands on Network architecture
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft tools – Excel., Power BI, Analytical thinking,
Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Project management experience and /or qualification
If you are looking to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you
What can we offer you?
At Telstra, you can thrive, your way. We foster new ideas, we embrace different ways of working and thinking, and we believe an inclusive and diverse team will lead us to innovate for the future.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. To enable everyone to participate, we’ve developed an ‘All Roles Flex’ policy to consider flexible ways of working for every role. To learn more, visit our Telstra Careers Website: http://tel.st/allrolesflex
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What We Do
We believe it’s people who give purpose to our technology. So we’re committed to staying close to our customers and providing them the best experience. And delivering the best tech. On the best network. Because our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We build technology and content solutions that are simple and easy to use, including Australia’s largest and fastest national mobile network. That’s why we strive to serve and know our customers better than anyone else – offering a choice of not just digital connection, but digital content as well. And that’s why we have an international presence spanning 15 countries, including China. In the 21st century, opportunity belongs to connected businesses, governments, communities and individuals. As Australia’s leading telecommunications and information services company, Telstra is proud to be helping our customers improve the ways in which they live and work through connection.
