Chief Sustainability Engineering Principal

16 hours ago

North Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Telstra Full time

Job Overview


We are seeking an exceptional Sustainability Engineering Principal to join our team at Telstra. As a key member of our Global Networks & Technology department, you will play a critical role in leading the implementation of our environmental and sustainability goals.


About the Role


In this influential leadership position, you will have the opportunity to develop, establish, and share your vision for energy efficiency and sustainability within our network infrastructure. Your deep domain expertise and experience will enable you to create strategic plans to maximize value delivery to customers and the business.


As a Network Engineering Product Owner – Principal, you will be accountable for:



  • Applying strong strategic thinking combined with extensive knowledge of networks, facilities, energy, and environment to develop and deliver power, cooling, and environmental system standards and technology solutions aligned with our Energy and Environment Strategy and network resilience principles.
  • Developing the Energy consumption & Environment strategy, including technology innovation and climate adaptation initiatives.
  • Contributing to our Group's network climate change and sustainability ambitions and goals.
  • Optimizing Telstra Ltd energy consumption, emissions reduction, and delivering sustainability programs and projects to meet corporate targets, including development of integrated and optimized legacy infrastructure decommissioning plans.
  • Monetizing recycling of decommissioned infrastructure to support the circular economy and build this activity as self-sustaining.

Your Key Responsibilities



  • Contributing to planning, in-year and over multi-year horizons, at the Group and Function level to inform OKRs.
  • Maintaining alignment of the Network infrastructure with group and organizational objectives and providing guidance to others on decision making related to the Network.
  • Engaging and aligning mission team members and stakeholders around the Mission vision, communicating in clear and simple terms.
  • Authentically engaging with customers and key internal stakeholders to maintain customer focus, identifying gaps, and synthesizing feedback to recommend Network solutions.
  • Negotiating with stakeholders to prioritize work and where required, removing lower-priority work from the backlog.
  • Fostering a culture of continuous improvement, role-modeling willingness to fail fast and the ability to reflect on feedback and learn.
  • Preparing tailored analysis to defined business and technology capabilities and objectives and facilitating product showcases.

About You


We're looking for someone with:



  • Knowledge in Energy Storage Technologies and Reserve Power.
  • An understanding of cooling technologies.
  • Experience with renewable Energy & Energy reduction methodologies.
  • Knowledge of emerging energy-efficient solutions and technologies.
  • Advanced commercial and business acumen.
  • Effective stakeholder engagement, collaboration, and management experience.
  • Executive influencing skills.
  • Advanced communication skills (written & oral) and presentation skills.
  • Business Case Development.

What We Offer


We offer a competitive salary of AU$145,000 - AU$160,000 per annum, depending on experience. In addition to a rewarding career, we provide:



  • A flexible working arrangement that allows you to balance your work and personal life.
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including unlimited learning opportunities, 30% discount on Telstra products and services, and access to exclusive discounts from over 240 brands and partners.
  • A global presence across 22 countries, offering opportunities to work where we do business.
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages diversity and inclusion.

How to Apply


If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking to take the next step in your career, please submit your application.

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