International Network Senior Strategy Analyst

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Job Description

Who We Are

We're Australia's leading telecommunications and technology company. With a global presence in more than 22 countries, we have a strong 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.

We are committed to making Telstra the best place to work and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that works for everyone.

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

Global Networks & Technology - Network & Infrastructure Engineering designs and delivers Telstra's network and infrastructure solutions, ensuring they're reliable, scalable, and secure.

Responsibilities of the role

• Undertake analysis, research, modelling, forecasting & diagnosis to identify patterns, trends or issues that may need a response

• Interpret data/outcomes to highlight business problems, risks and opportunities. Make recommendations for consideration in the formulation of tactical and operational plans and initiatives

• Co-ordinate post-implementation reviews of projects or plans, and analyse their impact on the achievement of the groups KPIs.

• Communicate findings and make recommendations to project managers or business leaders

• Develop and undertake or contribute to research projects

Network Leadership Program

• Assist in the production of high quality feasibility analysis and business cases to support business opportunities identified in Telstra’s International Network Leadership program and ensure that key stakeholders are suitably briefed throughout the approval process.

• Assist in the development and production of Telstra’s international network strategy and growth plan

Costs

• Assist in the evaluation and identification of cost savings and optimisation that will allow Telstra to meet and exceed its current and future financial targets.

Procurement and rollout

• Contribute to the assessment of impacts of strategic technology decisions on the overall network efficiency and profile of costs over time;

• Help formulate recommendations on network capital investment needed to satisfy product targets and other corporate initiatives, ensuring optimal utilisation of capital and existing network infrastructure.

About You

Skills and Experience

• Expertise in building compelling, data driven business cases for technology, digital infrastructure, and AI initiatives, including detailed financial analysis, risk assessment, and scenario planning

• Hands on experience in translating emerging tech trends (e.g., generative AI, advanced analytics, automation) into prioritised project pipelines and scalable solutions

• Ability to bridge the gap between technical teams (e.g., engineering, facilities, and planning) and business functions, ensuring roadmaps are both strategic but executable

• Experience as a senior Network Engineer in optical networks / optical line system build

• Familiarity with subsea cable design and construction a plus

• Experience with setting AI roadmaps and investment prioritisation a plus

• Experience with senior stakeholder communication

We're amongst the top 2% of companies globally in the CDP Global Climate Change Index 2023, being awarded an 'A' rating. If you want to work for a company that cares about sustainability, we want to hear from you.

As part of your application with Telstra, you may receive communications from us on +61 440 135 548 (for job applications in Australia) and +1 (623) 400-7726 (for job applications in the Philippines and India).

When you join our team, you become part of a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is respected, valued and celebrated. We actively seek individuals from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and disabilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work. We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind, and we prioritise creating a workplace culture where everyone is safe and can thrive.

As part of the hiring process, all identified candidates will undergo a background check, and the results will play a role in the final decision regarding your application.

We work flexibly at Telstra. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you. When you apply, you can share your pronouns and / or any reasonable adjustments needed to take part equitably during the recruitment process.

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