- Must have NV1 clearance or able to obtain
- Must be an Australian Citizen

Are you looking for an awesome place to work, where you can proudly be your authentic self, and be part of #oneteam? We are looking for a passionate team player who aligns with our values and culture, takes pride in their unique contributions, and can challenge the status quo with disruptive thinking. If this sounds like you, come and join us!

The Optical Engineering team sits within Vocus’ Network Engineering business unit with this role reporting to the Manager Optical Engineering. This team is accountable for the Engineering outcomes across Vocus Optical Networks including Intercapital, Regional, Metro and Submarine systems. This team works closely with other Engineering teams such as IP Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, Product Engineering and Network and Capacity Planning.

Outside of Engineering, this team works closely with Technology Operations, Carrier Relations and Procurement. This role requires an NV1 Clearance.

Key responsibilities

- Optical Engineering Subject Matter Expert
- Design DWDM networks in terrestrial and submarine networks
- Documentation of standards and design
- Work with vendors such as Ciena, Nokia, Adtran, or similar optical platform providers on both technical and commercial outcomes
- Evaluate new technologies and software releases
- Participate in technology roadmaps and standardisation activities
- Ensure solutions deliver efficient and functional outcomes
- Lead business case development and execution for transmission projects
- Define and maintain the roadmap and lifecycle for transmission functions
- Escalation point for Operational teams
- Ensure that design outcomes are operationally acceptable and lead to KPI target adherence
- Ensure solutions are well supported by automation for efficiency and quality outcomes.

Requirements

- Significant technical experience and background in DWDM technologies in a Service Provider environment
- Strong knowledge of DWDM,



ROADM architectures, Optical Transport Networks (OTN), Fibre optics and transmission theory
- Minimum 5 years experience with optical vendors and long-haul transmission networks. Experience with submarine networks SLTE.
- Strong understanding of Industry Standards and Best Practice for efficient network design
- Pragmatic approach with a bias to action
- Excellent written and oral skills ensuring high-quality documentation and effective communication
- Ability and willingness to hold required security clearances.

What We Offer Working at Vocus will give you rewarding experiences and the opportunity to do extraordinary work. You will enjoy:

- Diverse and dynamic teams with a supportive and inclusive culture.
- Supportive career development plans with comprehensive ongoing training, support, and development opportunities.
- Flexible hours and a hybrid working environment
- Generous discounts on power, gas, mobile and internet; plus, discounts to over 400 retailers.
- Competitive leave options, including anniversary leave, purchased leave, parental leave, volunteering leave, study leave, and 5 extra days of Vocus leave each year, plus more.
- Study assistance programs to excel your personal growth, learning and development.
- Health and wellness offerings, including access to our wellbeing initiatives that can help you from a financial, psychological, and physical perspective.

Working at Vocus is never just a job – it’s personal. We’re crazy about our customers and believe our people are the difference.



Our wonderfully diverse team and a vibrant culture define us. We care about the impact we have on our people, our customers, and our communities and are committed to operating as a responsible, ethical business. We pride ourselves on setting audacious and ambitious goals and believe that we can play our part in changing the Australian telecommunications landscape and make a fundamental difference to people’s lives.

With us, you’ll have the opportunity to lead and inspire teams, work on projects that are shaping the future of telecommunications and become part of a culture that thrives on creativity, encourages new ideas, and provides a collaborative and inclusive setting.

About Us

As Australia’s specialist fibre and network solutions provider, we own and operate 25,000km of secure, high-capacity fibre connecting people, businesses, governments, and communities across Australia to the world. Through our well-known retail brands, we deliver simple and affordable broadband, mobile, voice and energy services with the purpose of Building Critical Connections. Enabling Better Possibilities.

Ready to take the next step?

If you like the sound of this role and think you’d do a great job, but are worried you don’t tick every box, we encourage you to back yourself – we know that diverse groups are less-likely to apply for roles they’re not 100% qualified for, but just as likely to succeed at them!

We are a proud equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment where all our team members feel like they belong. We know diversity makes us stronger and we encourage applications irrespective of background, age, origin, gender, sexual orientation, identity, or ability.

If you feel comfortable, please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements upon application, so we can make any adjustments required to support you throughout our recruitment process.

📌 Senior Optical Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 VOCUS
📍 Melbourne