Job Summary
As at Network - Specialist, you perform the full range of complex and specialised technical work associated with specific work support functions.Job DescriptionWho 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.
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Skills Required
- Strong understanding of EPL and IPL services
- Knowledge of international transmission networks
- Expertise in optical transport technologies
- Experience with off-net connectivity solutions
- Extensive experience in transmission services, planning, capacity management, service design and provisioning
- Proven experience conducting complex network feasibility assessments and developing customer-focused solutions
- Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence cross-functional teams
- Experience working with external carriers, suppliers, and vendor ecosystems
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
- Ability to operate independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
- Background check (pre-employment screening)
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.
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