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A fantastic opportunity has presented itself for a Senior Network Engineer, Core reporting to Senior Manager Fixed Wireless Core
A bit about your role
The Senior Network Engineer – Core plays a key leadership role in driving design, delivery, capacity and optimisation of the Fixed Wireless Core network to meet design, performance, capacity, and cost targets. The role is responsible for ensuring network designs and projects meet capacity, and quality standards, while managing capacity planning, network expansion, and change governance.
It involves leading optimisation and acceptance activities, supporting continuous improvement, and guiding other engineers, including offshore, through knowledge sharing and technical leadership. The role also requires strong problem-solving, stakeholder collaboration, and decision-making to ensure efficient delivery and alignment with nbn engineering standards and business objectives. Additionally, the role focuses on stakeholder collaboration, mentoring engineers, uplifting team capability, and driving continuous improvement to enhance process timelines, accuracy and cost efficiencies.
A bit about you
The ideal candidate demonstrates strong technical expertise in nbn wireless core physical build, with solid knowledge of Fixed Wireless core networking, be an expert with Spatialnet PNI (Physical Network Inventory) tools and designs, and how the Fixed Wireless access networks integrate into the core domain.
They are process-driven, detail-oriented, and experienced in escalation management. The role requires advanced problem-solving, analytical and communication. The candidate should also exhibit strong decision-making ability, coaching and mentoring capability, high emotional intelligence, and the ability to work effectively under pressure while adhering to organisational policies and safety standards.
Life at nbn
To be part of nbn is to be part of something bigger. There’s so much more from here. Our pioneering spirit drives us forward every day. Together, we help lift the digital capability of the nation by building and connecting Australia’s best fibre infrastructure into homes and businesses, plus places and things, everywhere. We’re continuing to create Australia’s network—a network made for more. Not just a way for everyone to do the things they love but transforming the way they do them.
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Where to from here?
If you think this role might be for you, we want to hear from you. Please apply by following the links and sending in your resume only. We do not require a cover letter or any selection criteria to be addressed.
Please note that this is a permanent opportunity and applications for this role will close at midnight Thursday 11th June 2026
To be eligible for this role, you must have full working rights in Australia.
Worker TypePermanentTime TypeFull timeSkills Required
- Full working rights in Australia
- Expert with Spatialnet PNI (Physical Network Inventory) tools and designs
- Strong technical expertise in wireless core physical build
- Solid knowledge of Fixed Wireless core networking and integration with access networks
- Experience in capacity planning, network expansion and change governance
- Experience in escalation management and advanced problem-solving
- Leadership capability including mentoring, coaching and guiding offshore engineers
- Strong communication, analytical skills and ability to work under pressure adhering to policies and safety standards
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