Description We are unique Essential Energy is an organisation that values your voice, empowers your autonomy, recognises the strength in diversity, and prioritises your well-being while offering attractive remuneration and benefits. Take pride in having a meaningful impact on regional, rural and remote communities while being a pivotal player in the energy industry's future. About the role We are currently recruiting for a Telecommunications Solution Architect to join the Essential Energy Operations in the Assets and Digital Division. This is a fixed term opportunity for 12 months. This role can be based anywhere within Essential Energy’s operational footprint with Port Macquarie being the desired location. Reporting to the Manager Telecommunications Networks, you will be accountable for the design, planning and ongoing development of Essential Energy’s Telecommunications Architecture ensuring alignment between business strategies, enterprise transformation activities and technology directions. As our business moves towards being a Digital Utility this role is pivotal in setting technology strategies, policies, standards and practices. The Telecommunications Solution Architect is further responsible for developing and maintaining telecommunications architecture and processes that ensure the strategic application of change is embedded in the management of the organisation Preferred Technical Expertise Candidates with demonstrated experience in the design, deployment, and support of complex network and infrastructure solutions will be highly regarded. In particular, we are seeking individuals with proven capabilities across the following domains: MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) – including traffic engineering and service provider integration. Data Centre Networking – encompassing high-availability architectures, virtualization, and interconnectivity. SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Networking) and ACI – with hands-on deployment and policy configuration experience. Enterprise Firewall Solutions – including next-generation firewall technologies and security policy enforcement. Load Balancing Technologies – such as application delivery controllers and global traffic management. Cloud Infrastructure – with practical knowledge of hybrid and multi-cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Oracle), including networking, security, and automation. About You You are a specialised professional with substantial experience in Telecommunications Architecture, strategy, and roadmap design, possessing expert knowledge in data communications technologies including WAN/LAN, fibre-based IP telecommunications, cloud, SaaS connectivity, SDWAN, and network security. You have demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to manage complex technical projects and programs of work, including change management within large enterprises. In addition, your excellent communication and interpersonal skills enable you to articulate benefits of changes, influence outcomes, and motivate colleagues in a dynamic and evolving environment Required Qualifications. Bachelor of Information Technology or Bachelor of Technology or demonstrated capability through past employment experience and/or relevant qualifications Minimum 8 years working experience working in telecommunications technologies. Why Essential Energy Essential Energy provides employees with a broad range of employee benefits through our corporate partnerships with organisations such as Qantas, Optus, NIB and Mildura Health Fund. You will also gain access to our Health and Wellbeing programs including fitness passport. Visit our employee benefits page for more information. We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women. An energy network doesn’t just keep the lights on — it’s a living system that must adapt to new and emerging technologies while continuing to meet customer needs. At Essential Energy, your expertise will help shape a safer, more resilient network for communities across our footprint. For further information please contact Dean Morton – Telecommunications Solutions Architect on 0438 127 878. Applications close on Sunday 22 February at midnight. Passionate people. Global thinking. Regional heart. Building a better energy future. Essential Energy is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applicants to apply regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As an organisation, our aim is to champion inclusivity in the workplace and celebrate the difference in all our employees. At Essential Energy, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to Essential Energy (including alternate formats of application forms or alternate ways for accessibility). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact careers@essentialenergy.com.au or call us on 1800 255 777.
