Quick Summary
Employment TypePermanent Closing Date29 Oct 2026 11:59pm Job TitleNetwork Technical Specialist Job Summary Job Description About the job We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint.
About the Role
~1 min readWe'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 a having career that grows with you and working with a team powered by human connection that prioritises wellbeing and choice.
We're all about helping our customers connect faster, better and smarter. And that's where you come in, to help us realise our purpose to build a connected future so everyone can thrive.
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)
This role will provide specialised 24x7 technical network expertise and support for Telstra’s networks and infrastructure, supporting the Department of Defence.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an NV1 cleared Network Engineer, with some existing experience, or those eager to launch their career in Network Operations at Telstra. You’ll gain and expand your hands-on experience supporting Telstra’s Defence customers and networks, learning from real-world challenges and working with experienced professionals.
This permanent Defence role is based onsite in Canberra. You’ll work on a rotating 24x7 shift roster and you are required to work all shifts onsite.
Nice to Have
~1 min readUnderstanding of data communications, routing, switching, and telecommunications.
Familiarity with VLANs, Spanning-Tree, wireless technologies, and WAN/BAN routing protocols (OSPF, BGP).
Exposure to Juniper, Cisco, Nortel, or Avaya networking products.
ITIL Foundation or Practitioner certification (desirable).
Defence or enterprise ICT environment experience (desirable).
Responsibilities
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Investigate and help resolve network incidents and alarms.
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Assist with network changes following customer and management processes.
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Keep accurate records and support service reporting.
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Join incident calls and provide technical updates.
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Follow change, incident, and problem management guidelines.
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Carry out standard operational tasks and maintenance.
Ideally 1-2 years hands on experience in Network Operations.
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 14, 2026
- First seen
- October 14, 2026
- Last seen
- October 14, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 51%
- Scored at
- October 14, 2026
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