Principal E2E Network Strategist

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

As the Principal E2E Network Strategist you will be leading end‑to‑end network strategy design and drive network technology innovation, providing strong technical leadership across planning and execution. This role oversees delivery of the Network Strategy 2030 and innovation roadmap, while delivering market and industry intelligence to inform strategic decisions.

Your day to day will consist of

• Lead the development of mid‑ to long‑term end‑to‑end network strategy and oversee execution of the network evolution plan.
• Analyse competitive market trends to identify capability gaps and define strategies to maintain network competitiveness.
• Establish and lead governance and review forums to track and refine the 5‑year network strategy.

• Monitor and assess global technology and standards developments (e.g. ITU‑R, 3GPP, GSMA) to shape innovation priorities and strategic direction.
• Partner with internal network teams and external vendors on technology roadmaps, trials, PoCs and innovation planning.
• Evaluate technical, commercial and regulatory impacts to prioritise investment decisions and guide deployment strategies.
• Provide end-to-end solution design consultancy for strategic initiatives and projects  

What makes you perfect for the role

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Telco industry, especially in Core and IP Network Engineering.
• Deep knowledge in Core and IP technologies of 4G, 5G and 5GA.

• Extensive Experience in Network Architecture Design, Network Solution Design, Capacity and Performance Management.

• Proficient skills in E2E network strategy development involving technology evolution, solution design, and value creation analysis.
• Able to lead and collaborate with cross-domain teams for the strategy design and execution, with effective communication skills.

• Advanced data analytical skills for E2E network data research.

• Exposure in business and network consultancy.
• Multi-vendor experience is favourable.

What’s in it for you?

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

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. We're here to help.

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