AddressAt Optus, we're on a mission to connect people, businesses, and communities by providing cutting-edge telecommunications solutions. As a key player in the industry, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our team as the Associate Director of Fibre Architecture & Planning. Reporting to the Senior Director, Enterprise Transport and Fibre Engineering, this role is pivotal in shaping the strategic direction and standards for our fibre and aerial network on a national scale.
The day to day
You will lead a team of multidisciplinary technical leads, specialists, and engineers with the following key responsibilities:
Oversee the end-to-end design and network planning of Optus' fibre network, ensuring alignment with overall strategy and business drivers.
Set the strategic direction, architecture, and standards for the Optus fibre and aerial network nationally, supporting all of Optus' network and revenue streams.
Drive a reduction in long-term unit cost while meeting customer experience (CX) KPIs, supported by cross-functional collaboration with Architecture, Design, Deployment, and Finance teams.
Develop and deliver use cases for automation tools and systems to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and meet network performance and capacity business requirements.
Release engineering plans supporting the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) growth, resiliency, and modernization plans in a cost-effective manner.
Ensure timely capacity planning and monitoring of the Fibre Network to meet Network and CX performance KPIs.
What makes you perfect for the role?
Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
Proven experience in a leadership role in fibre network planning and engineering.
In-depth knowledge of telecommunications infrastructure, fibre optic networks, and industry trends.
Strong project management and team leadership skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
What's in it for you?
Competitive salary and performance incentives
Discounts to Optus products and services, and to over 400 retailers Australia-wide
Training, mentoring and development opportunities (ask us about OptusU!)
Up to five days of Volunteer Leave per year
A "connected" day for you to use to connect to something you are passionate about
Hybrid ways of working
Vibrant campus life, variety of facilities including restaurants, cafes, gymnasium, GP, and post office
Sydney Campus; 20mins from CBD via our Optus bus. Our 999 Metro Connect service connecting you to and from Macquarie University Metro Station to Optus Campus every 6-8 minutes, morning and afternoon!
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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.
For more information on Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Optus, please visit https://www.optus.com.au/about/inclusion-diversity.
Please note: The Optus Talent Acquisition team are taking a break for the holiday period. Rest assured, if you apply for a role after the 20th of December 2023, your application will be reviewed during the week commencing 8th of January 2024.
