Group Leader

Why Optus?
We are a business fuelled by optimism, unwavering customer focus and a team of amazing people.
And that’s where we come in…. “the amazing people” part!
We don’t sit back and wait for the future to happen, we are out there crafting our own path through new technology, innovation, and investment. We are truly a challenger brand, with challenger spirit.
The Outside Plant Manager will manage and lead a group of multi-disciplined, specialist staff and contractors engaged in the design, construction, commissioning and maintenance of Core, and Access infrastructure projects.
Your day to day will consist of...
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-Implementing and aligning strategy, meeting deliverables for combining Assurance and Fixed Core Engineering activities.
-Perform emergency maintenance activities by attending faults as required.
-Manage and complete Damages and Relocations (DAR) projects including (but not limited to): client liaison, design preparation, quote preparation through the RFQ process, execution of the relocation/damage repair, financial reconciliation related to the projects.
-Effective WH&S Plan and Risk Management Plan for employees and contractors to adhere to in the field at state level.
-Efficient and effective contract management of Optus contractors performing site surveys, construction, relocation and commissioning activities in the field at state level.
What makes you perfect for the role?
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-Experience in fibre optic delivery and or assurance
-Proven experience fixing fibre optics in the field
-Previous experience as a people leader advantageous
-Broad technical telecommunications experience with Project Management skills
Optus is a place where we let you do you. We offer a range of benefits including:
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-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
Curious about our culture? Go behind the scenes with our people by searching #OptusLife on LinkedIn!
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. If you require any adjustments or accessibility support to participate fairly and equitably in the recruitment process, Apply # along with your preferred method of contact and we will be in touch.
For more information on Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Optus, optus.au/about/inclusion-diversity.