Project Engineer

Optus is an Australian telecommunications company, delivering more than 11 million services to our customers every day across mobile, broadband, and digital solutions. 

As our Project Engineer, you will be accountable for the composition, build, maintenance, and relocation of Optus infrastructure, focusing on growing our telecommunications network with flawless execution.

You will work closely with the Fibre Manager, Senior Project Engineers, and other team members to deliver world-class engineering solutions while ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.

What You’ll Do

• Plan and coordinate the construction of capital projects to expand Optus' telecommunications infrastructure for Core and Customer Access Networks.
• Manage projects associated with infrastructure build and maintenance/relocation such as EXCH, FAN, RAN, HUBS, GSM, and CAN.
• Liaise with utilities such as Telstra, Local Councils, Government Departments, and Energy Q.
• Manage external contractors in compliance with Optus’ OH&S policy and Environmental Management Plan.
• Achieve all project schedules, benchmarks, and accountabilities while meeting operational and budgetary requirements.
• Work closely with Sales, Build, and other Delivery people to ensure all achievements and engineering projects are completed on time and efficiently.
• Perform quality inspections on all works carried out by contractors and ensure company policies and procedures are followed.

What You Bring

• Tertiary, Trade Certificate, or TAFE qualification in Telecommunications, Electrical, or Civil.
• At least 3 years of recent telecommunications experience in internal and external plant, building, and construction activities.
• Proven experience in a commercial environment overseeing contractors.
• An in-depth knowledge of optical fibre delivery methods, installation practices, and route selection.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to achieve results and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

What’s in it for you? 

• Competitive remuneration and colleague discounts. Make life easier (and more affordable) with $80 monthly credit and 25% off Optus products and outstanding shopping discounts with our retail partners 

• Flexible working arrangements with opportunities to work three days in the office, two days remote or home 

• 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 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 

At Optus, we are strengthened by others and that means valuing diversity and saying ‘yes’ to embracing individual differences. We are committed to ensuring that our application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, individuals with a disability, individuals identifying as being part of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals who may have served in the armed forces or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also want to do our best to make our recruitment process inclusive. 

If you require any adjustments or accessibility support to participate fairly and equitably in the recruitment process, please email AccessibleRecruitment@optus.com.au or call 1800 309 170. 

For more information on Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Optus, please visit https://www.optus.com.au/about/inclusion-diversity 

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