Head of Networks

SUBCO owns and operates critical submarine cable assets linking Australia to Asia, the Middle East, and beyond. Building on this foundation, a new 5,000 km domestic cable system connecting emerging digital hubs across Australia is set to go live in 2026.

As demand for high-capacity, resilient infrastructure accelerates, SUBCO is entering a strategic growth phase of major scale up, actively pursuing global opportunities to deliver innovative connectivity solutions for cloud, content, and AI-driven enterprises.

Head of Networks to lead the charge in building and scaling world-class infrastructure during this defining phase of growth.

At SUBCO, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They shape our culture, guide our decisions, and define how we interact with our customers, partners, and each other. From being Customer Obsessed to always Raising the Bar, we are committed to innovation and excellence. Together, we are a team of Trailblazers who Grow Together and hold ourselves accountable, ensuring that We Each Set the Standard for success. These values drive us forward every day.

As Head of Networks, you will play a critical role in procuring, developing, maintaining, and operationalising SUBCO's subsea and terrestrial network assets. You will oversee Network Engineering & Design, Network Operations, and GIS, ensuring the network is efficient, resilient, scalable, and aligned with business needs.

• Oversee the engineering and design of terrestrial and subsea network infrastructure to ensure performance, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Oversee the service delivery function for SUBCO's customers and translate business/customer requirements into buildable network solutions.
• Oversee technical strategy and governance, including supplier selection, procurement, and integration of network hardware and software.
• Ensure GIS and spatial systems and data are integrated to support network planning and asset management.
• Oversee the development of innovative solutions to improve reliability, performance, and longevity of subsea assets.
• Provide technical input on supply agreements and commercial negotiations as required.
• Oversee the NetOps function to ensure high availability, resilience, and performance.
• Ensure network security, compliance, and regulatory requirements are met and maintained.
• Provide oversight on fault management, troubleshooting, and proactive maintenance of network infrastructure.
• Establish a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring network processes are efficient, scalable, and cost-effective.
• Identify inefficiencies and risks in current network operations and implement corrective actions.
• Leverage automation, analytics and data to enhance decision-making and operational workflows.
• Anticipate and mitigate network risks that could impact key projects, SLAs, or customer commitments.
• Foster collaboration across teams to drive innovation in network design and service delivery.
• Anticipate and embrace emerging technologies to evolve internal capability, spark innovation, and shape the future of the industry.
• Build, lead and inspire a cohesive, high-performing team.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to the team, with a focus on developing future leaders and maintaining a high standard of excellence.
• Work collaboratively to support workforce planning and capability development.

• Deep knowledge of telecommunications networks and associated network design and operations
• Proven network engineering experience within the telco space
• Understanding of available transmission equipment supplier portfolios
• Production network situational awareness and ability to define and implement immediate appropriate operational asset interventions
• Ability to manage both upstream and downstream project stakeholders
• Understanding of GIS functions, network asset mapping and systems
• Proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams
• Demonstrated ability to drive operational excellence, continual improvement, cost efficiency, and service quality
• Proven track record of delivering business projects on time and at a high standard

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Management
• Industries: Telecommunications