At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and optimise large-scale network infrastructure while driving transformation initiatives.
- Company: Join a leading global tech company with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Performance pay, learning programs, extra leave, and discounts on products.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with flexible working options.
- Why this job: Shape the future of network platforms and enhance operational excellence.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in Network Engineering with strong Cisco/Juniper experience.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join the Mobile Service Edge team within Core & Internet Engineering portfolio. This role will be responsible for supporting the delivery of strategic network transformation initiatives, operational stability improvements, infrastructure modernisation, and lifecycle management activities across critical network platforms. The successful candidate will contribute to both business-as-usual operations and complex transformation programs, working across multi-vendor networking environments and collaborating with engineering, operations, architecture, and delivery teams.
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)
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, support and optimise network infrastructure across large-scale environments.
- Deliver network migration and modernisation initiatives.
- Support operational stability, resilience and service reliability outcomes.
- Perform root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement activities.
- Develop and maintain automation solutions to improve operational efficiency.
- Contribute to platform lifecycle management, technology refresh and transformation programs.
- Support change implementation, incident management and problem resolution activities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Required Skills & Experience
- 10+ years’ experience in Network Engineering within large enterprise or service provider environments.
- Strong hands‑on experience with Cisco and/or Juniper networking platforms.
- Proven expertise in: BGP, OSPF, HSRP/VRRP, STP, Routing and Switching technologies.
- Experience delivering network migration and transformation projects.
- Exposure to network automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.
- Understanding of cloud networking concepts and hybrid infrastructure environments.
- Experience supporting highly available, mission‑critical network services.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Preferred Certifications
- One or more of the following: CCNA / CCNP, JNCIA / JNCIS / JNCIP, AWS Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900), Network automation or cloud certifications.
Strategic Alignment
This role directly contributes to:
- Network Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) through reliability and operational excellence.
- Network Infrastructure through lifecycle and technology refresh activities.
- Product & Platform Network Engineering through modernisation and automation initiatives.
- Network Analytics through improved visibility, data quality and service assurance outcomes.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to work on large-scale network transformation programs, modernisation initiatives, and critical infrastructure supporting millions of customer services. You will play a key role in shaping future network platforms while contributing to operational excellence and engineering innovation across the network domain.
Diversity is more than a policy – it’s how we thrive. We know diverse teams deliver better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported — regardless of gender, background, or ability. We strongly encourage women and gender-diverse people to apply and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements or adjustments to the recruitment process.
Senior Network Engineer in Melbourne employer: Telstra
Telstra Retail is an excellent employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises customer satisfaction and teamwork in the bustling Morayfield area. With flexible hours, employees enjoy a healthy work-life balance while having access to ongoing training and development opportunities that foster personal and professional growth. Join us to be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and encourages you to thrive in a dynamic retail environment.
