Manager IP Core Engineering

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 apassionateteam player whoaligns with our valuesand 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!

About The Role

The Core IP Engineering team sits within Vocus’ Network Engineering business unit with this role reporting to the Head of Platform Engineering.

This team is accountable for the Engineering outcomes across Internet Interconnect, Core IP Transport and Management Networks and works closely with other Engineering teams such as Optical Transmission, Access Engineering, Product Engineering and Network and Capacity Planning. Outside of Engineering, this team works closely with Technology Operations, Carrier Relations and Procurement.

The role requires an NV1 Clearance.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Leadership and day to day management of a key technical team
• Design Authority and Technical Owner for the Core IP functions across Internet Interconnect, Core IP Transport and Management Networks
• Documentation of standards and design
• Efficient and functional outcomes
• Lead business case development and execution for Core IP projects
• Define the roadmap and lifecycle for Core IP functions
• Escalation point for Operational teams.

What You'll Bring To The Role

• You have 10 years of experience in technical telecommunication positions and at least 5 years of experience in management.
• Significant technical experience and background in Core IP technologies in a Service Provider environment
• Strong understanding of Industry Standards and Best Practice
• Pragmatic approach with a bias to action
• Relevant commercial experience dealing with 3rd parties and business case creation
• Excellent written and oral skills ensuring the product of high-quality documentation and effective communication
• Applicants need to be Australian citizens, with the ability and willingness to hold an NV1 clearance.

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 environment.

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.