Employment Type

Permanent

Closing Date

7 Feb 2026 11:59pm

Job Title

Network Engineering and Planning Senior Lead

Job Summary

We are looking for a Network Planning Lead to design and deliver network connectivity solutions in collaboration with Sales and Solution Architects. This role oversees international network planning—including backhaul, subsea, and related facilities—ensuring feasibility within network, financial, and resource parameters, while supporting both multi-year strategies and ongoing customer projects. Should have strong network planning expertise, the ability to translate technical requirements into actionable plans, analytical and execution skills, and effective communication to influence stakeholders.

Job Description

About Us:
At Telstra, our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. It's a future that won't happen on its own, it has to be delivered — and only Telstra can bring together all the parts to create it. Telstra is on a mission to redesign the way we all connect - with leading-edge technologies and solutions that are changing the world. And this is where YOU come in, by playing your part to building in help our customers connect: faster, better and smarter.

Why Telstra?
Telstra is a well-known Australian company that has been around for over 100 years. We are the leading telecommunications and technology company in Australia and have been operating internationally for over 70 years. We have a strong presence in over 20 countries. We are focused on using innovation, automation, and technology to solve major technological challenges in areas such as IoT, 5G, AI, and machine learning. Joining Telstra gives you the chance to make a difference in the lives of millions of people and have a rewarding career with flexibility.

Focus of the Role

We are looking for a Network Planning Lead to design and deliver network connectivity solutions in collaboration with Sales and Solution Architects. This role oversees international network planning—including backhaul, subsea, and related facilities—ensuring feasibility within network, financial, and resource parameters, while supporting both multi-year strategies and ongoing customer projects.

Candidates should have strong network planning expertise, the ability to translate technical requirements into actionable plans, analytical and execution skills, and effective communication to influence stakeholders.

What You’ll Do
To be a leading network planner for international telecom connectivity, you need a blend of deep technical expertise, strategic planning ability, and strong communication skills. It’s not just about knowing the technology—it’s about designing resilient, scalable, and cost-effective global networks while coordinating across diverse stakeholders. Key areas are:

• Engage with clients to identify their connectivity needs and challenges.

• Deliver expert advice on network infrastructure, design, and optimization.

• Provide network connectivity feasibility and solutions to Enterprise and Wholesale Sales requests and ensure these are in line with resources, economical and technically feasible and aligned to capacity plan.

• Responsible international network planning to meet in-your and long-term network demands

• Provide drive and cross-function leadership to improve operating cadence

• Capacity Planning & Forecasting: Anticipating demand growth and planning scalable infrastructure across multiple countries.

• Regulatory & Standards Compliance: Knowledge of international telecom regulations, licensing, and industry standards.

• Vendor & Supplier Management. Liaising with global service providers, monitoring contractual obligations, and ensuring delivery.

• Risk Management: Designing redundancy and disaster recovery strategies for international networks.

About You

• Knowledge of transport and IP Networks (Desirable)

• Experience: Overall 12+ years of exp and at least 5 years in telecom network design or planning

• Capacity planning, Subsea or Backhaul Network planning experience

• Hands on Network architecture

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Microsoft tools – Excel., Power BI, Analytical thinking,

• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Project management experience and /or qualification

If you are looking to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you

What can we offer you?

At Telstra, you can thrive, your way. We foster new ideas, we embrace different ways of working and thinking, and we believe an inclusive and diverse team will lead us to innovate for the future.

​We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. To enable everyone to participate, we’ve developed an ‘All Roles Flex’ policy to consider flexible ways of working for every role. To learn more, visit our Telstra Careers Website: http://tel.st/allrolesflex