Senior Network Design Engineer

About Us

VicTrack is the custodial owner of Victoria’s rail transport land, assets and infrastructure. We work to protect and grow the value of the portfolio, to support a thriving transport system and make travel and living better for all Victorians. With much of our asset portfolio dedicated to rail transport – our land, infrastructure, trams, trains and telecommunication networks – our focus is on strategic asset management and supporting the delivery of better transport solutions.

When you join VicTrack, you'll become part of an organisation that celebrates the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences of our people. We are committed to fostering a workplace that mirrors the diverse communities we serve. Everyone is welcome to apply for a role at VicTrack and we encourage open discussions about any adjustments you might need during the recruitment process or within the role. If you have a disability or specific access requirements, please let us know how we can offer you additional support.

Benefits

• Free travel on all public transport – Trains | Trams | V/Line
• 17.5% leave loading
• 1 x Extra day off (EDO) per month
• Flexible work environment | hybrid work – 2 x days in office, 3 x days WFH
• Stable work environment - Victorian Government state-owned enterprise
• 16 weeks paid parental leave (36 unpaid)
• Comprehensive health & wellness programs
• Free access to on-site gym and end of trip facilities
• Training and development opportunities to help you grow and develop your career

The challenges of our fast-growing sector put our people at the front of some of Victoria’s most exciting projects in telecommunications, property development and project delivery – with job opportunities as diverse as our organisation.

The Role

The Senior Network Design Engineer is responsible to plan, improve, participate, or lead the execution of the Network Engineering Design Process for all fixed and / or wireless design in response to requests for designs from internal and external customers.

This position manages and oversees continuous improvement of the design process to ensure that it is adhered to in order to develop and deliver innovative and appropriate network solutions that meet or exceed customer requirements while delivering commercial value for VicTrack, its customers and other stakeholders.

The Senior Network Design Engineer will also provide technical support, guidance and mentoring to other Network Design Engineers and other engineering teams when required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expertise in the design activities, planning, assessment, and implementation of network architecture including integration with wireless and fixed network with commitment to complete the projects on time and within budget
• Provide escalation support for projects, including development of recommendations and identifying and tracking necessary corrective action to ensure optimal network performance
• Assist with executing Proof of Concept, Proof of Technology, and Pilot activities in support of rationalising and vetting technologies resulting with new standards, templates and implementation plans that provide value to the Victorian Government
• Assist Presales team to build and lead technical solutions in conjunction with organisation strategy but also meets and/or exceeds customer requirements
• Produce device configurations for Manager Design, including handover documentation packs in order to facilitate the delivery of compliant fixed and/or wireless solutions
• Play a key role in life-cycle management of fixed and/or wireless technologies, products and systems that support existing revenue and maintain SLAs and the reliability of the network
• Support integration for new RAN vendors and MOCN/MORAN environments
• Perform coverage analysis and produce site reports for project deployments, maintaining adherence to ACMA compliance requirements for VicTrack
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and standardisation in network engineering practices. Propose and implement enhancements to streamline workflows, increase efficiency, and enhance network reliability and performance

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualifications in Electronics or Telecommunications Engineering (mandatory)
• Eligible for membership to the Institution of Engineers Australia or equivalent (desirable)

Knowledge & Experience:

• Sound work experience in a network design role
• Proven, extensive experience in fixed and/or wireless communications network field with experience in at least five or more of the following technologies:
  • IP/MPLS
  • Security in IP networks and systems
  • Network Topologies
  • VoIP
  • Optical Transport Networks / DWDM / CWDM
  • Radio technologies like UHF, GSM-R/LTE/5G, Microwave, Distributed Antenna Systems
• Experience in planning and designing 5G Core nodes: AMF SMF, UPF, AUSF, UDM, NSSF. NRF, etc (desirable)
• Knowledge of packet core dimensioning principles covering signalling capacity, user-plane throughput, and session scalability (preferred)
• Extensive experience in commissioning of the relevant technologies and equipment in accordance with specifications and in compliance with relevant standards
• Knowledge and awareness of ACMA and the Telecommunications Act
• Commercial and practical experience in designing solutions
• Experience in Rail and Transport (desirable)
• Proven experience and understanding of quality management systems and processes

To Apply

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We are proud to be recognized by WORK180 as an employer of choice for women. Explore the WORK180 website to learn about our benefits and policies. Research shows that 60% of women and underrepresented groups may decide not to proceed, even after drafting an application. We believe diversity strengthens every team, so even if you don't meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply!

Offer of employment is strictly subject to successful background (pre-employment screening) and criminal history check. VicTrack is an equal opportunity and human rights employer.

Closing Date: 12/01/2026

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