This is a Network Engineer role with Telstra based in Melbourne, VIC, AU Telstra Role Seniority - mid level More about the Network Engineer role at Telstra Employment Type Permanent Closing Date 28 Oct 2025 11:59pm Job Title Network Engineer Job Summary The Network Engineer is an important contributor in ensuring that the Telstra network delivers a superior network experience for our consumer and business customers. You use your telecommunications network skills and experience to contribute to specialist analysis, design, development and deployment in specific network technology domains, including how this technology inter-operates with other technologies. Job Description Who We Are We're an iconic Aussie brand with a 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. This includes making Telstra the place you want to work. For you, that means a having career that grows with you and working with a team powered by human connection that prioritises wellbeing and choice. Focus of the Role An exciting opportunity has become available for a highly motivated and passionate network engineer to join the Defence Engineering team. In the role you will work as part of the engineering team which focuses on the development, deployment and management of ICT capabilities. What We Offer Purchased annual leave scheme Additional Telstra day off Additional 30% off Telstra products and services Toolkit provided (laptop mobile phone plan paid for) Recognition of prior service for recent defense members; carry over of long service leave to Telstra 4 weeks paid defense leave for Defense Reserve members Our Defence Team Being in our Defence business means you'll be working to provide secure network and solutions for our defence customer segment. What you’ll work on We are on the lookout for Network Engineer who can work towards our strategic direction for the development across a range of platforms including; Enterprise LAN/WAN, Wireless and Gateway network solutions and infrastructure in a large scale, complex and distributed business environment. These positions can be in Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne or Adelaide. Key Responsibilities Day to day activities in this role will see you analysing statements of work, validating bills of materials, engaging customers and stakeholders, completing detailed network designs and writing implementation instructions to see your designs go from design to delivered. An understanding and hands on experience with network architectures, routing, switching, wireless and associated technologies. Demonstrate implementation skills, creative problem solving, strategic planning and advanced communication skills. Engage with all project stakeholders as peers and challenge their decisions when necessary to provide them with the best outcome. Analyse complex scenarios across multiple knowledge areas. Regularly identify and present solutions to meet stakeholder objectives. Facilitate and effectively communicate with your peers and customers using relevant formats and medium. Excellent written & verbal communication skills. Pragmatic, analytical and sound judgement. Deliver work to agreed performance standards whether as an individual, part of a team or a leader of a team. Hold a current security clearance to work on Federal agencies (NV1 or NV2) projects. About You You will have skills and experiences in these areas: Solutioning LAN/WAN and Wireless design and concepts. Installation/Implementation of Switches and Routers and their configuration. Routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, MPLS), STP, LACP, QoS, BFD, Virtual Routing instances and Routing policies. Firewalls and Security policies. Prioritising, QOS, Load Balancing and Managing Data Flows, VPNs and Securing Network Devices. Network gateway experience is advantageous. Carrier Grade platform IP MPLS/BGP based networks to provide Layer 2 and 3 services. Favourable certifications CCNA JNCIA Associate level vendor equivalent Candidates must be Australian Citizens and have current NV1 clearance minimum to be considered. This role will require you to hold and maintain an Australian Government NV1 security clearance. If you are looking to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you! 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. 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. We are aware of current limitations with our website accessibility and are working towards improving this. Should you experience any issues accessing information or the application form, and require this in an alternate format, please contact our Talent Acquisition team on DisabilityandAccessibility@team.telstra.com or via the additional contact options found at www.telstra.com.au/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/disability-employment Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Telstra team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Analyzing statements of work Engaging stakeholders Presenting solutions Key Strengths Network architecture Implementation skills Security clearance Routing protocols ️ Firewall management Carrier Grade platforms Why Telstra is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume. A Final Note: This is a role with Telstra not with Hatch.