Posted:
10/8/2025, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Canberra, Australia
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
IT & Security
Job Summary
As a Technical Expert, you can’t resist solving problems. Your investigative skills will be put to the test as you work to diagnose and find solutions, activate or repair. You collaborate with stakeholders to ensure our networks and infrastructure are operating efficiently and delivering value to our customers and ensuring optimal network availability.We're Australia’s leading telecommunications and technology company. And, with a presence in more than 20 countries, we’re creating a global footprint – which for you, offers incredible work opportunities and experiences to develop and grow your career.
Our InfraCo Team
Being in our InfraCo business means you'll be a part of creating Australia’s most valuable telco infrastructure business.
Candidates must be Australian citizens and hold, at a minimum, a current NV1security clearance to be considered for this role. This position requires the ongoing holding and maintenance of an Australian Government NV1 Security Clearance.
Location: Canberra
Security Clearance: NV1 or higher (Australian Citizens only)
Role Accountabilities
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
If you are a proactive, hands-on 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 and is a potential career pathway for someone with an electrical or air-conditioning/refrigeration trade qualification.
Excellent organisational and communication skills are essential for effectively liaising with internal stakeholders, external contractors, and building occupants.
If you believe you are ready for this role, we encourage you to apply.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce in all its forms. We encourage applicants from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds and applicants who may be living with a disability. We also offer flexibility in all our roles, to ensure everyone can participate. To learn more about how we support our people, including accessibility adjustments we can provide you through the recruitment process, visit tel.st/thrive.
Website: https://telstra.com.au/
Headquarter Location: Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
Employee Count: 251-500
Year Founded: 2000
IPO Status: Public
Industries: Asset Management ⋅ Credit ⋅ Finance ⋅ Financial Services ⋅ FinTech ⋅ Personal Finance