About the role As the Network Strategy & Commercial General Manager, you will set direction and govern network strategy, capacity planning and infrastructure investment priorities, drive commercial governance of network decisions including business case review and cost optimisation, and shape a high-performance culture that sustains capability, accountability and results. Reporting to the Chief Networks Officer, this senior leadership role is accountable for Network Strategy, Network Facilities, Network Partnerships and Network Regulatory Compliance Functions, managing budget and resource allocation while collaborating with senior leaders across Networks, Go to Market and Finance and representing the function in executive forums. The position operates under the company's hybrid model (two days per week in the office) and involves strategic oversight of network planning, capacity management and commercial governance across the organisation. The General Manager role can be based in Sydney, Melbourne or Perth. What you'll be responsible for Involvement in setting the direction & governing the definition and governance of network strategy, capacity planning and infrastructure investment priorities, to ensure network capabilities meet current and future business demand while optimising cost and performance. Involvement in setting the direction & governing the commercial governance of network decisions, including business case review, cost optimisation initiatives and pricing inputs for strategic, wholesale and enterprise services, to maximise return on network investment. Involvement in setting the direction & governing the end-to-end planning and design of fibre routes and circuits for new services and network changes, using internal and third-party assets and build constraints, to deliver resilient, buildable designs. Involvement in setting the direction & governing the monitoring and management of network capacity and utilisation, including circuit allocation and creation of upgrade or rearrangement orders, to meet demand while protecting performance and service availability. Involvement in setting the direction & governing the shaping of a high-performance culture across the function through clear expectations, best-practice sharing and recognition, to sustain capability, accountability and results. Own the management of function budget and resource allocation, balancing investment costs with delivery returns, to meet profitability and efficiency goals. Set direction & govern the collaboration and influence with senior leaders in Product, Engineering, Finance and Operations, to align function execution with roadmaps, priorities and delivery capabilities. Involvement in setting the direction & governing the representation of the function in executive forums, reporting on performance, market trends and forecasts and advocating for support or strategic shifts, to maximise function success. What you'll bring to the role The following knowledge, experience, capabilities, qualifications, and attributes are required to be successful in the role. Minimum 15 years' experience in strategic advisory, large network deployment programs, network planning, strategy and commercial governance, with demonstrated accountability for infrastructure investment decisions, budget management and cross-functional influence; Degree in Engineering, Telecommunications or related discipline preferred. Network Strategy & Investment Planning: Expert Commercial Governance & Network Economics: Expert Fibre Network Design Fundamentals: Expert Costing, Estimation & Commercial Acumen: Expert Segment Strategy & Resource Allocation: Expert Executive Stakeholder & Ecosystem Leadership: Expert P&L-Aware Performance Leadership & Forecast Accountability: Proficient Cross-Functional Influence (Product/Marketing/Operations): Expert 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.
