Senior Performance and Optimisation Engineer Wireless

Position Title: Senior Performance and Optimisation Engineer - Wireless

Build your career and Australia’s future.

Not many people can say they are working on building Australia’s future. With us you’ll be doing just that, leaving a legacy for all Australians. Plus, there’s equal employment, great training, and true flexible working arrangements. 

A fantastic opportunity has presented itself for a Senior Performance and Optimisation Engineer - Wireless reporting to Senior Manager - Fixed Wireless Performance.

A bit about your role

As a Senior Performance & Optimisation Engineer, you will play a key role in enhancing the performance, reliability, and customer experience of nbn’s Fixed Wireless network. Working across engineering, operations, product, customer experience, and vendor teams, you will use data, analytics, automation, and emerging technologies to identify optimisation opportunities, improve network efficiency, and support informed investment decisions. The role combines technical expertise with strategic thinking, driving initiatives that strengthen network performance, enable proactive and predictive operations, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of nbn’s Fixed Wireless services.

A bit about you

The ideal candidate is naturally curious, passionate about technology, and brings experience within the telecommunications industry, with a strong background in wireless access and backhaul capacity management and network performance. They are a collaborative and influential communicator who can translate complex technical insights into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders. With expertise in wireless technologies, network optimisation, data analysis, process improvement, and business intelligence tools, they thrive in dynamic environments, work effectively across teams, and deliver customer-focused outcomes through analytical thinking, sound judgement, and a big-picture perspective.

Application Process

You may find that your experience does not match every requirement listed but, if this role has piqued your interest or resonates with where you are in your career, we encourage you to apply rather than self-select out. We are interested in transferable skills and your skills and perspective could be exactly what we would value to strengthen our team.

Life at nbn

To be part of nbn is to be part of something bigger. There’s so much more from here. Our pioneering spirit drives us forward every day. Together, we help lift the digital capability of the nation by building and connecting Australia’s best fibre infrastructure into homes and businesses, plus places and things, everywhere. We’re continuing to create Australia’s network—a network made for more. Not just a way for everyone to do the things they love but transforming the way they do them.

A more inclusive working world

nbn is committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace where everyone can feel heard, valued, and respected. We believe diverse perspectives are the key to unlocking greater outcomes and encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. That's why we have a Reconciliation Action Plan, Accessibility & Inclusion Plan, offer 18 weeks of paid parental leave, are a Pride in Diversity Platinum Employer, and have active employee-led diversity pillars. Click here to see our list of employee benefits and why we're recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women.

Equal Opportunities for All

We champion equal opportunities for all employees. If you have any accessibility requirements and would like to discuss adjustments for the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to contact us by emailing [email protected] or calling our Recruitment Accessibility Enquiry Line at +61 2 8918 9990. Please note, this line is dedicated to accessibility-related enquiries for the purposes of recruitment, and only enquiries related to accessibility adjustments will be answered. For other matters, please visit our Contact Us page on our website.

Please note that this role is a permanent opportunity and applications will close at midnight on TBD

To be eligible for this role, you must have full working rights in Australia.