Network Planning Specialist

Employment Type

Permanent

Closing Date

5 Nov 2026 11:59pm

Job Title

Network Planning Specialist

Job Summary

Job Description

About the Role

As a Network Planning Specialist, you will help shape the future of Telstra's transport network by developing infrastructure plans, assessing network capacity and performance, and supporting strategic investment decisions.

You'll work across a complex technology environment to deliver cost-effective, reliable, and compliant network outcomes while contributing to the Reduce30 transformation objectives.

 

What We Offer

• Performance-related pay
• Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up
• Global presence across 22 countries; opportunities to work where we do business.
• Purchased annual leave scheme
• Additional Telstra day off
• Additional 30% off Telstra products and services
• Toolkit provided (laptop + mobile phone + plan paid for)

What You'll Do

• Lead planning and design activities supporting SDH/PDH decommissioning and network migration initiatives.
• Analyse network demand, capacity, performance, and risk to drive planning decisions and investment recommendations.
• Develop infrastructure plans, technology roadmaps, and deployment strategies.
• Support the migration of legacy transport network services to modern platforms and technologies.
• Collaborate with planners, designers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver transformational and business-as-usual network outcomes.
• Ensure planning solutions meet technical, regulatory, quality, and commercial requirements.

 

What We're Looking For

 

We're seeking a network planning professional with:

• Strong transport and capacity planning expertise.
• Advanced knowledge of SDH, PDH, and DWDM technologies.
• Experience in network transformation, migration, and decommissioning programs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a focus on cost-effective planning outcomes.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• A continuous learning mindset and passion for improving planning practices.

 

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of Telstra transport network environments, tools, and databases.
• Experience with TPD, PlanNet, iDEAL, or Qlik Sense.
• Exposure to Python, SQL, data modelling, or network modelling tools.

 

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience.

 

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of a team responsible for planning and designing critical transport network infrastructure while supporting one of Telstra's key transformation programs. This is an opportunity to work on meaningful, large-scale network change and help shape the future of Australia's telecommunications network.

 

Living Our Values

We're looking for people who:

• Look Beyond and challenge what's possible.
• Work as One by collaborating openly and respectfully.
• Make a Difference for customers, communities, and each other.

 

If you're ready to apply your specialist transport planning expertise to a high-impact transformation program, we'd love to hear from you.

 

Diversity is more than a policy – it’s how we thrive

 

We know diverse teams deliver better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported — regardless of gender, background, or ability.

 

We strongly encourage women and gender-diverse people to apply and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements or adjustments to the recruitment process.

Degree in Engineering or equivalent industry experience; minimum 5 years relevant professional experience; advanced knowledge of SDH, PDH, DWDM; strong analytical and stakeholder engagement skills.

Key Responsibilities

• planning network infrastructure
• analyzing network capacity
• supporting technology migration

Skills & Tools

SDH, PDH, DWDM, TPD, PlanNet, iDEAL, Qlik Sense, Python, SQL

Job Details

• Category: Engineering
• Seniority: Senior Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — Australia
• Languages: English

Benefits

• 401k matching
• Generous paid time off
• Retirement plan

About Telstra

An iconic Australian telecommunications company with a global footprint, committed to innovation and customer connectivity. — Industry: Information Technology