Network Design Specialist

As a Network Design Specialist at Telstra, you will undertake complex and specialised technical microwave transport design functions to ensure projects are delivered to desired outcomes.

You will provide high-level specialist technical expertise, advice, and system and process support to staff engaged in design functions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading land access assessments for telecommunications projects
• Determining applicable compliance pathways for Above-The-Line (ATL) and Below-The-Line (BTL) activities
• Managing Land Access Activity Notices (LAANs), alternate agreements, permits, and access approvals
• Conducting or coordinating environmental, heritage, native title, and cultural assessments
• Performing environmental searches covering flora, fauna, waterways, soil, waste, biosecurity, and heritage considerations
• Ensuring compliance with the Telecommunications Act 1997, environmental legislation, heritage requirements, and internal governance processes
• Maintaining compliance records, project artefacts, and audit evidence within approved systems
• Providing advice to planners, designers, delivery partners, and project managers on land access risks and obligations
• Managing stakeholder engagement with landowners, Indigenous groups, government agencies, councils, and regulatory bodies
• Supporting project delivery while minimizing environmental and cultural heritage

Telstra offers:

• Performance-related pay
• Access to thousands of learning programs
• Global presence across 22 countries
• Purchased annual leave scheme
• Additional Telstra day off
• Additional 30% off Telstra products and services
• Toolkit provided (laptop + mobile phone + plan paid for)

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Extensive previous experience in point-to-point microwave radio design
• Ability to interpret High-Level Planning & Design Briefs
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• High level of oral and written communication skills

Desirable qualifications include:

• Engineering qualifications
• Previous radio (RF) related experience in the telecommunications industry
• Knowledge of the Telecommunications Act (Cth) 1997