Senior Technical Project Specialist

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 a having career that grows with you and working with a team powered by human connection that prioritises wellbeing and choice.

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

• Lead and Provide Expertise: Offer subject matter expertise and leadership in Site Acquisition, environmental planning, property, and design management processes to the NSW/ACT SAED regional team.
• Strategic Guidance: Advise on Telstra’s CMTS deployment activities, especially on contentious sites that could impact Telstra’s rollout program, brand, and reputation.
• Escalation Point: Serve as the escalation point for Telstra’s contractors and internal staff facing challenging property and planning constraints.
• External Interactions: Manage interactions with landlords, government bodies, and third-party site providers.
• Property Matters: Facilitate escalated property-related issues through Telstra’s Property Stakeholders and Legal Service Providers.
• Compliance and Regulation: Collaborate with Telstra’s Compliance and Regulatory teams on state legislative changes.
• Project Reporting: Report on project deliverables, escalating unanticipated variations for approval.
• Process Improvement: Innovate and improve SAED standards and processes to enhance program delivery performance.
• Communication: Update and guide NSW/ACT SAED team on process changes and improvements.
• Stakeholder Communication: Ensure effective communication with stakeholders on project progress, risks, and issues, and manage mitigation strategies.
• Team Collaboration: Work with the team to identify process improvements and cost benefits.
• Staff Development: Assist SAED Team Lead in developing staff, providing mentoring and training in property and planning disciplines.
• Project Participation: Contribute to the delivery of defined projects within prescribed parameters and budget.
• Special Conditions: Identify special conditions related to projects, such as environmental, technical, and HS&E.
• Reporting Tools: Develop tools to track key program deliveries and report to customers and internal stakeholders.

What you’ll bring

• Expertise in Site Acquisition: Deep understanding of property, environmental planning, civil design & construction methods, and the Mobile Network.
• Stakeholder Management: Proven experience in managing stakeholders.
• Legislative Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of Federal/State legislation and guidelines, including the Telecommunications Act 1997, Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018, the 2025 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, and State Environmental Planning Policy (Transport and Infrastructure) 2021 (TISEPP)
• Communication Skills: Strong oral and written communication, collaboration, and strategic problem-solving skills.
• Analytical Skills: Experience in community consultation and dispute resolution.

Highly Desirable

• Consensus Building: Ability to drive consensus among stakeholders, including customers and vendors.
• Initiative and Leadership: Demonstrated initiative, drive, and ability to work autonomously and lead in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to understand, summarize, and explain issues and devise practical solutions.

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.

The work is complex and challenging but will place you at the forefront of technological change, offering career experiences you won’t find anywhere else.

If you’re excited about the opportunity to be part of a team committed to delivering amazing experiences to our customers, this could be the role for you!