At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and operate complex facility systems for telecommunications networks.
- Company: Join Telstra, an iconic Aussie brand with a global presence.
- Benefits: Performance pay, learning programs, extra leave, and discounts on products.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with potential career pathways and excellent support.
- Why this job: Hands-on role with opportunities to grow in the telecommunications industry.
- Qualifications: Trade qualification in Electrical or HVAC/R and experience in facility management.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Who We Are
We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We're all about providing the best experience and delivering the best tech on the best network. This includes making Telstra the place you want to work. For you, that means having a career that grows with you and working with a team powered by human connection that prioritises wellbeing and choice.
The Opportunity
Telstra is currently seeking a Network Facility Manager to join our Facility Operations team. In this unique position, you will have the opportunity to oversee facility management activities while actively participating in hands-on, day-to-day building operations, including first-in response fault resolution. You will manage asset maintenance and performance to ensure site resilience, achieved through optimal asset performance.
About the Role
This is a permanent full-time role based in Canberra. If you are a proactive, hands-on trade professional with a passion for facility management and building operations, this is the role for you. We are looking for an individual with experience in facility maintenance in a complex commercial or industrial environment, ideally with some exposure to telecommunications or data centre operations. The position is an opportunity to develop skills across a diverse range of technologies in the telecommunications industry.
This is a potential career pathway for someone with an electrical and/or air-conditioning/refrigeration trade qualification.
Candidates must be Australian Citizens willing to obtain and hold, at minimum, an NV1 AGSVA security clearance to be considered.
What We Offer
- Performance-related pay
- Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up
- Global presence across 22 countries; opportunities to work where we do business.
- Purchased annual leave scheme
- Additional Telstra day off
- Additional 30% off Telstra products and services
- Toolkit provided (laptop + mobile phone + plan paid for)
What You'll Do
Management and operation of complex facility asset systems supporting telecommunications network equipment at Telstra’s critical network facilities.
- Oversite and/or participation in the maintenance of engineering systems including:
- Standby Generators
- Electrical Distribution Systems – including DC power systems, UPS and STS
- HVAC – including chilled water systems
- Fire protection systems
- Plumbing and other ancillary services
- Risk assessment of work plans to ensure the protection of site integrity.
- Initial assessment of site issues and if required, secondary response management and prioritisation.
- Act as the principal site-based contact to building stakeholders and external authorities.
- Audit and inspection of facility assets.
- Assess and oversee site-related Change Management activity.
About You
- Trade qualification in Electrical, HVAC/R, or related field.
- Experience with critical facilities, building services, or industrial environments.
- Knowledge of electrical, HVAC, power, or facility systems.
- Strong safety, risk assessment, and compliance focus.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proactive, organised, and keen to learn new technologies.
Network Facility Manager in Canberra employer: Telstra Corporation
Telstra is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration in the defence sector. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities while working with cutting-edge technologies in locations like Canberra, Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane. Our inclusive culture prioritises work-life balance and encourages meaningful contributions to national security through advanced communication solutions.
