Employment Type

Permanent

Closing Date

28 Aug 2025 11:59pm

Job Title

Onsite Construction Specialist

Job Summary

In this role, you will assist in ensuring the framework for Risk and Compliance is in place to meet the requirements for specific programs of work in the Wideband and Dark Fibre delivery business. Using your construction knowledge and skills, you will undertake field inspections using appropriate systems and report on your findings.  You will analyse data, investigate trending issues and analyse root cause to develop compliance improvements, working with stakeholders to investigate and resolve blockers and issues. You will ensure network damages, faults, outages and customer complaints are appropriately managed through to effective resolution with the Teams. You will supervise stakeholders undertaking work on behalf of specific projects, be able to lead a Team and have difficult conversations when they are needed.

Job Description

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.

Focus of the Role
As a Field Construction Specialist in Wideband and Dark Fibre Delivery you will be responsible for all field validation and verification of construction activities managed by the Teams in Victoria, NSW or Queensland, and also other regions from time to time

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

• Monitoring of specific programs of works schedules to endure planned deliverable dates are continually met or exceeded.

• Supervision of stakeholders and contractors (who don’t directly report to you) and other Telstra field staff to ensure all work is completed within agreed timeframes, to cost and quality standards and within H&S guidelines.

• Conduct Health, Safety Environment and Quality audits.

• Conduct incident investigations, report findings and recommend corrective actions.

• Monitor HSEQ performance by gathering relevant data and producing statistical reports in close cooperation with the internal customers and stakeholders.

• Assist in the development of frameworks to support various risk and compliance elements across the group.

• Drive ongoing operational performance and continual improvement.

• Promoting HSE compliance, quality assurance and risk management to ensure that a rigorous risk review process is adhered to.

• Assist in the development of HSEQ procedures in conjunction with our operational staff, managing and maintaining controls and documentation procedures as may be required.

• Participate in cross-functional teams supporting the design, development and deployment of analysis and programs of work to deliver business improvements.

• Contribute to the preparation of presentation packs to stakeholders as required.

• Contribute to process and system development to ensure the company’s evolving corporate objectives are met.

About You

• Strong financial and business planning skills with demonstrated commercial and financial acumen.

• Ability to manage complex problems across large, diverse teams and stakeholders.

• Demonstrated complex and strategic problem solving skills.

• Skills in conflict resolution and leadership.

• Sound knowledge of best practice approaches to Compliance and Risk operations and concept.

• Proven ability to implement business objectives through measurable and actionable plans.

• High level of attention to detail.

• Knowledge of relevant HS&E obligations and legislation.

• Understanding of Access Networks.

• Proven experience and knowledge of telecommunications construction.

• Current drivers licence.

• Current Austel licence.

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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