Senior Technical Project Specialist

• Act as subject matter expert for VIC/TAS Site Acquisition, Environment and Design (SAED) team
• Provide strategic advice and leadership
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to facilitate successful delivery of Wireless Program Management Office programs
• Manage defined portfolio of CMTS, In-Building Coverage and Satellite projects for Telstra's Site Acquisition and Environmental Design across VIC/TAS region
• Drive improvements in standards and workflows to ensure seamless program delivery
• Navigate complex challenges and manage high-impact sites
• Act as Telstra's voice in regional forums
• Champion collaboration
• Provide timely insights
• Develop strategies and innovative reporting tools
• Serve as escalation point for contractors and internal staff facing challenging property, town planning and design constraints
• Manage interactions with landlords, State and local government bodies, Utility Managers, Road and Rail authorities and third-party site providers

• Strong understanding of Site Acquisition disciplines including property matters, commercial leases and licences, environmental planning, civil design, construction methods, EME compliance and the Mobile Network
• Extensive knowledge of Federal and State legislation, guidelines and codes of practice (Telecommunications Act 1997, Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018, C654:2000 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code 2025, Land Access Network and Deployment Solutions (LANDS), Cultural Heritage acts, environmental requirements under the EPBC Act 1999)
• Demonstrated knowledge of the development application process including proficiency in reviewing and endorsing statements of environmental effects
• Thorough understanding of appeal rights regarding Planning and Environment Court appeals
• Experience in stakeholder management and building positive relationships
• Experience in community consultation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong collaboration skills
• Analytical skills
• Strategic problem-solving skills

Experience in effectively managing appeals

• Work-life integration flexibility
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers
• Professional development program
• Free Telstra mobile phone plan
• Laptop/Device allowance renewed every 2 years
• Purchased Annual Leave scheme
• Discounted Telstra products and services