Job Title
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the development of medium- to long-term network strategy through collaboration with other network domains.
* Conduct market analysis to identify gaps and propose strategy plans to ensure Optus network competitiveness.
* Establish and own the strategy paper on detailed network areas, such as Small Cell and IBC.
* Apply network build financial models to guide decision-making and provide a framework for achieving long-term organisational goals.
* Coordinate network strategy review and governance forums to track and adjust the 5-year strategy implementation as necessary.
* Assess market dynamics and technology developments in international standards bodies.
* Work with network teams and vendors on roadmaps and technology evolution to bring in new technologies and solutions.
* Provide technical advisory to the 12-month technology innovation announcement plan.
Requirements:
* A minimum of 10 years' experience in the Telco industry, specifically in RF Wireless Network Engineering.
* Deep knowledge of Mobile technologies including 4G, 5G, and 5GA.
* Experience in Network Performance Optimisation and Management, as well as Network Capacity Planning and Management.
* Proficient skills in E2E network strategy development involving technology evolution, solution design, and value creation analysis.
* The ability to lead and collaborate with cross-domain teams to build and carry out strategies, with outstanding communication skills.
* Advanced data analytical skills for E2E network research.
* Exposure to business and network consultancy.
* Multi-vendor experience is favourable.
Benefits:
* Competitive remuneration and colleague discounts.
* Flexible working arrangements with opportunities to work three days in the office, two days remote or home.
* A vibrant and collaborative office campus that includes cafes, convenience store, chill out zones, GP, post office, gym, and on-site childcare centre.
* Competitive leave policies, including additional 'Connected' days to focus on culture, family, health, community, or whatever's important to you.
* We support growing families with inclusive, carer-neutral paid Parental Leave of up to 16 weeks.
* Direct your own development and build future-ready skills with Optus U's industry-focused micro-credentials, developed with La Trobe and Macquarie Universities.
* Build meaningful connections through colleague-led networks and diversity initiatives including Culture Connect, Elevate Women, Disability Network, and Express Yourself (LGBTQIA+).
* Put your wellbeing first with free access to counselling and support services, 24/7 — in-person, by phone, SMS, or video.
* Free Optus bus from Macquarie University Metro Station (every 6-8 minutes); morning and afternoon.