Construct Team Leader

The Opportunity

We have an great opportunity for a Infrastructure Deployment or Construct Team lead to join our team in Brisbane. This position is responsible for providing leadership and Project Management for the Delivery of Infrastructure Deployment projects of the Vocus Fibre network

The Team Leader is responsible for the Deployment of assigned Infrastructure projects to specified timeframes within budget, and in accordance with agreed quality standards and providing direct leadership to a team/s of Project Managers, Project Coordinators and Assistants.

What you’ll be doing day-to-day

• Manage and Coordinate between various internal and external teams which include Managers, Colleagues, Contractors, Building Owners/Managers, Councils and Customers to ensure effective relationships and ensure that each project runs smoothly and follow rules and procedures of all involved.
• Provide support to the strategic management and development of the project team. 
• Monitor and drive performance of project team members.
• Mentor and coach project team members to increase productivity and team outcomes
• Work to assigned and monitor progress and performance of project schedules and communicate milestones to required stakeholders
• Prioritise assigned Tasks and Milestones to deliver projects to meet specified dates in a cost effective and quality manner.
• Communicate effectively to all stakeholders and customer throughout the project
• To manage materials and resources to meet the demands of the project deliverables.
• Provide direction as appropriate to contractors on carrying out allocated tasks
• WHSEQ Compliance – Safety In Design and Construction requirements
• Support and provide Network and Service Assurance deliverables where required.
• Contractor Management focusing on Budget, Time and Quality components of the delivery life cycle 
• Facilitate Network records & system data through to As Built receipt and approval for projects delivered
• Adhere to Processes & Standards
• Provide various reports and other duties as requested by management
• Provide support to new Technology introductions.
• Conduct site inspections, surveys or onsite meetings •
• Negotiating site access with relevant stakeholders and comply with legislative requirements including the Telecommunications Act.
• The Team Leader is also responsible for following Project Management accountabilities for the individual and the team they lead,

What you’ll bring to this role

• Previous experience in a leadership role, ideally in telecommunications infrastructure deployment
• High level of experience managing projects, including External and Internal resources.
• Extensive experience in contractor management (internal and external plant), and contract management.
• Good computer literacy, including high level experience using Microsoft Office packages/software
• Excellent written & oral communications skills, with proven experience dealing with customers and key stakeholders.  
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment while pressure is applied and without losing sight of the goals and time frames. Utilising highly developed problem-solving skills and co-ordination skills
• Strong ability with attention to detail, administration and organisation skills.
• Proven ability to exercise independent judgment and work with no supervision.
• Tertiary qualifications in Electronics/Communications Engineering or Project Management and leadership/management certification

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 benefits, including anniversary leave, purchased leave, parental leave, volunteering leave, study leave, and much more. We also offer a fifth week of annual leave when you hit five years of service! 
• 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.