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 stylemargin:top:0.0cm;margin:bottom:0.0cm typedisc: :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 stylemargin:top:0.0cm;margin:bottom:0.0cm typedisc: :Qualifications in Telecommunications Engineering or related field. :Current Australian Driver's license. :Radio Access Network (RAN) experience in Mobile Telecommunications (encompassing LTE, 5G, FWA, IoT). :Extensive understanding of network performance metrics, counters and KPIs. :Solid experience with NSN and Huawei RAN equipment, features, and algorithms. :Proficiency with Drive Testing Tools, Post Processing Software, RF Planning Tools, and OSS Platforms. :Experience in Inbuilding system design and solutions. :Ability to complete projects/high:level reviews within project timeframes. :Knowledge of Australian Telecommunications Regulatory Authorities and standard compliance. :Desired experience with Power BI, Tableau, and automation tools. What's in it for you? stylemargin:top:0.0cm;margin:bottom:0.0cm typedisc: :Inclusive paid parental leave, up to 16 weeks for the primary care giver :Competitive leave including 2 additional Connected Leave days. :All Optus employees have access to resources, webinars, and support via the 'Parents at Work portal'. :Own your own growth by accessing an extensive online and facilitator led learning catalogue. :Connect at work through our employee:led volunteer groups: Culture Connect, Elevate Women, Disability Network, Express Yourself (LGBTQIA+), United Veterans, Yarn Network, Wellbeing Network and Young Professionals. Keen to see what it's really like to work at Optus? Search OptusLife on LinkedIn to go behind the scenes At Optus, we are strengthened by others and that means valuing diversity and saying 'yes' to embracing individual differences. We are committed to ensuring that our application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, individuals with a disability, individuals identifying as being part of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals who may have served in the armed forces or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait