Project Engineer
Project Engineer It starts with YES! At Optus, we are 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. Join Optus as a Project Engineer , where you'll play a key role in driving the installation and service assurance of the telecommunication outside plant within the Optus Fibre Network. You’ll have the opportunity to work autonomously, making critical decisions as you adapt to cutting-edge network infrastructure and evolving technologies. Your expertise will help shape the development and implementation of standards and procedures, ensuring high-quality project outcomes and service excellence. If you're passionate about delivering impactful solutions in a fast-paced environment, this role is perfect for you! Your day in the life as a Project Engineer: Manage contractor activities to ensure network facility installations are completed to Optus and industry standards, with full compliance to WH&S requirements. Coordinate and oversee the end-to-end delivery of Fibre projects, including design critique, build, and testing to ensure smooth implementation. Lead quality assurance efforts for new network builds, ensuring installations meet Optus standards. Drive the resolution of design and network issues by liaising with internal teams and contractors to ensure projects stay on track. Prepare and evaluate tenders for network projects, ensuring competitive and efficient service delivery. Proactively monitor network performance, identify potential issues, and take swift action to resolve them before they impact service. Critique and suggest improvements to network designs, ensuring seamless delivery and future-proofing infrastructure. Provide on-the-ground support for engineers by assisting with provisioning, commissioning services, and managing network relocations. Contribute to the development and refinement of company processes, ensuring alignment with current practices and continuous improvement in service delivery Your skills to pay the bills: Certificate II/III in telecommunications or equivalent, or relevant experience, with a focus on technologies used in the Optus Network. Proven experience and knowledge in the telecommunications industry, particularly in Fibre network topologies and maintenance. Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings for network design and construction. Strong computer skills, including proficiency in the MS Office suite and project management tools. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively engage with internal teams and contractors. Demonstrated ability to use and interpret results from various network test equipment. Experience in managing third-party contractors and ensuring compliance with project standards. Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and adapt to changing project demands. Effective time management skills, able to work under pressure while meeting strict deadlines. Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to support network projects across the region. Familiarity with Optus systems such as HELIX and NSM for managing change requests and incident management is highly desirable. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement Perks we love at Optus • Inclusive paid parental leave, up to 14 weeks for the primary care giver • All Optus employees have access to resources, webinars and support via the ‘Parents at Work portal’ • Own your own growth by accessing an extensive online and facilitator led learning catalogue – even earn a MBA micro-credential via OptusU (University) • Connect at work through one of our employee-led volunteer groups: Culture Connect, Elevate Women, Disability Network, Express Yourself (LGBTQIA+), United Veterans and Yarn Network • Keen to see what it’s really like to work at Optus? Search #OptusLife on LinkedIn to go behind the scenes! 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, please email AccessibleRecruitment@optus.com.au along with your preferred method of contact and we will be in touch. For more information on Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Optus, please visit https://www.optus.com.au/about/inclusion-diversity.