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 a passionate team player who aligns with our values and 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!
The Opportunity
At Vocus, we’re building the next generation of Private Wireless (4G/5G) networks—and we’re looking for a RAN Engineer to join our growing team.
Based at our Mitcham Data Centre location, this is an exciting opportunity for an early-career engineer to gain hands-on experience across the full radio network lifecycle, including design, deployment, integration, and optimisation.
You’ll work closely with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams, building technical capability in enterprise and mission-critical wireless environments.
What you’ll be doing
- Support the design, configuration, and deployment of Private Wireless RAN solutions
- Assist with site integration and commissioning, validating radio parameters and connectivity
- Perform basic troubleshooting of RAN issues with guidance from senior engineers
- Contribute to radio optimisation activities, including performance analysis and tuning
- Assist with site surveys, testing, and field activities where required
- Apply RF planning fundamentals to support coverage and capacity planning tasks
- Prepare technical documentation, including design packs, test reports, and as-built records
- Monitor network performance and escalate issues appropriately
- Collaborate with Core, Transmission, and support teams to enable end-to-end delivery
- Participate in deployment activities and scheduled site visits
- Continuously build knowledge through training and development opportunities
- Follow engineering standards, processes, and safety requirements
What you’ll bring
- Degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar
- Basic understanding of mobile network architecture (4G/5G)
- Foundational knowledge of RF principles (propagation, interference, signal strength)
- Familiarity with IP networking fundamentals
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork capability
- A genuine desire to learn and develop in telecommunications
- Internship or project experience in telecommunications or wireless networks
- Exposure to RAN vendors such as Nokia or EricssonUnderstanding of RAN parameters and optimisation concepts (PCI, handovers, power settings)
- Familiarity with drive test or RF planning tools (e.g. TEMS, Nemo)Exposure to Linux or scripting (Python)Understanding of Private Wireless network concepts
Why join Vocus
- Gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge 4G/5G private wireless networks
- Learn from experienced engineers and industry experts
- Access structured training, mentoring, and career progression
- Be part of a collaborative, high-performing team
- Work in a company that values innovation, ownership, and growth
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.
