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A fantastic opportunity has presented itself for a Solution Architect- Wireless Core
A bit about your role
At nbn, this role is central to shaping the Fixed Wireless core network architecture that enables secure, scalable and high-performance Fixed Wireless services across Australia.
We are seeking a Solution Architect – Wireless Core to lead the design and evolution of core network solutions and roadmap, ensuring seamless integration across access, transport, management systems and operations platforms.
As Solution Architect – Wireless Core, you will:
- Lead the end-to-end architecture and solution design for wireless core network systems, ensuring scalability, performance and resilience
- Define and govern core network architecture across control plane, user plane and service platforms
- Own and drive the wireless core network roadmap, aligning technology evolution with business priorities, capacity management rules and lifecycle requirements
- Develop and maintain multi-year delivery plans for core network capabilities, including capacity expansion, technology upgrades and capability introduction
- Develop solution designs that integrate radio access network, transport network and operational systems into a cohesive end-to-end solution
- Ensure alignment with Element Management Systems, network management platforms and information technology operations support systems
- Drive cloud-native and application programming interface driven architecture patterns across wireless core platforms
- Support real-time data processing, telemetry and observability requirements within core network solutions
- Provide technical leadership for integration, testing, deployment and lifecycle management of core network capabilities
- Translate business requirements into practical, deployable and scalable technical solutions
A bit about you
The ideal candidate has strong telecommunications engineering expertise across complex network operations, design, construction, and technical delivery, with the ability to identify, design, and implement engineering solutions that address current and emerging network challenges. They bring experience leading technical teams, collaborating across stakeholders, and delivering outcomes that align with solution architecture, regulatory requirements, and optimal network performance. Exposure to agile ways of working and project management practices will be highly regarded.
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.
A more inclusive working world
nbn is committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace where everyone can feel heard, valued, and respected. We believe diverse perspectives are the key to unlocking greater outcomes and encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. That's why we have a Reconciliation Action Plan, Accessibility & Inclusion Plan, offer 18 weeks of paid parental leave, are a Pride in Diversity Platinum Employer, and have active employee-led diversity pillars. Click here to see our list of employee benefits and why we're recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women.
Equal Opportunities for All
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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
- Strong telecommunications engineering expertise across complex network operations, design, construction, and technical delivery
- Experience leading technical teams and collaborating across stakeholders to deliver outcomes
- Experience in solution architecture for wireless core networks (control plane, user plane, service platforms)
- Experience integrating radio access network, transport network and operational/management systems
- Experience with cloud-native architectures and API-driven platform patterns
- Experience supporting real-time data processing, telemetry, and observability requirements
- Experience developing network roadmaps and multi-year delivery plans including capacity and lifecycle planning
- Exposure to agile ways of working and project management practices
- Ability to translate business requirements into practical, deployable and scalable technical solutions
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