Optus is an Australian telecommunications company, delivering more than 11 million services to our customers every day across mobile, broadband and digital solutions.

This role is based in Sydney or Melbourne.

As our Associate Director, Network Standards, you will be a key technical support for Optus representation in global standards forums. You'll bring deep expertise in mobile telecommunications and 3GPP standards development to shape Optus' technology strategy, influence international standards bodies, and translate complex standards outcomes into meaningful outcomes for our networks, products, and spectrum assets. This is a high-impact role that sits at the intersection of deep technical knowledge and strategic influence.

What You'll Do

- Monitor, analyse, and assess developments across 3GPP working groups and releases, identifying emerging technology trends and evaluating the opportunities and risks arising from standards evolution
- Review technical contributions, specifications, and change requests, assessing their impact on Optus networks, products, devices, and spectrum assets
- Develop technical positions, briefing papers, and contribution proposals to support Optus' strategic objectives across international standards bodies including 3GPP, ITU-R, GSMA, and APT
- Coordinate and consolidate technical input from internal subject matter experts and external industry partners
- Prepare executive summaries, meeting reports, and strategic recommendations following standards and regulatory meetings
- Build and maintain strong technical relationships with vendors, operators, industry bodies, and regulatory stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor on standards-related matters

What makes you perfect for the role?

- Extensive experience in mobile telecommunications, wireless systems, or standards development
- Demonstrated hands-on participation in the 3GPP standards process, with direct involvement in RAN, SA, or CT working groups highly regarded
- Strong understanding of LTE, 5G, 5G-Advanced,



Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN), and emerging 6G technologies
- Experience reviewing technical specifications, standards contributions, and protocol enhancements
- Ability to translate complex technical topics into clear business and strategic implications for executive audiences
- Exposure to ITU-R, GSMA, APT, or other international standards bodies, with knowledge of spectrum management and regulatory frameworks an advantage

The good stuff

- Competitive remuneration and employee discounts. Benefit includes an $80 monthly credit and 25% off Optus products and unique shopping discounts with retail partners.
- Adaptable working arrangements with options to work three days in the office, two days remote or from home.
- Vibrant and collaborative office campuses with cafes, convenience store, chill-out zones, GP, post office, gym and on-site childcare centre.
- Competitive leave policies, including additional 'Connected' days to focus on culture, family, health, community, or other priorities.
- Parental leave of up to 16 weeks, supporting growing families.
- Development opportunities with Optus U's industry-focused micro-credentials, developed with La Trobe and Macquarie Universities.
- Employee-led networks and diversity initiatives including Culture Connect, Elevate Women, Disability Network and Express Yourself (LGBTQIA+).
- Wellbeing support with free access to counselling and support services, 24/7 — in-person, by phone, SMS, or video.
- Commuting support with free Optus bus from Macquarie University Metro Station (every 6-8 minutes) during morning and afternoon

Optus is strengthened by diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all job seekers, including individuals from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, individuals with a disability, individuals identifying as LGBTQIA+, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. If you require adjustments or accessibility support during the recruitment process, please email or call . For information on Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Optus, please visit

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📌 Associate Director, Network Standards (City of Ryde)
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📍 City of Ryde