Technical Specialist

At Optus, we don’t sit back and let the future happen to us - we’re out there making it. By expanding into new technology and relentlessly improving every day, we’re creating a better tomorrow for all Australians.

Based in Adelaide, we are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technical Specialist to join our team at Optus. This role primarily focuses on the Integration, Optimisation, and Performance Management of the Optus 4G / 5G Mobile Radio Access Network. The successful candidate will lead technical projects, introduce new features, explore new technologies, and provide a high level of technical support within the team.

The day to day

• Manage state 4G / 5G mobile network performance ensuring radio KPIs are met.
• Participate in special event capacity planning, including performance monitoring and field testing.
• Monitor network performance, user experience, and worst-performing cells to identify and resolve issues.
• Conduct feature and parameter trials.
• Provide support for network rollout programs by optimising new sites and identify requirements for new base station infrastructure or network re-arrangements.
• Consult with other groups internal and external to ensure optimal technical solutions are achieved on time.
• Manage relationships with vendors, service providers, and customers.
• Lead technical projects and manage large-scale network optimisation initiatives.
• Provide high-level technical support within the team.
• Provide input into business presentations and support activities for various teams.
• Work autonomously with little or no guidance, taking personal accountability and ownership for problem identification and resolution.
• Change Management to review network changes and mitigate impact.

Why you are our next Technical Specialist - 4G / 5G Mobile Radio Access Network

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