Network Engineer

Ref: JO-2609-363424

Australia, Melbourne CBD
Cloud, Network and Infrastructure, Technology
IT
5,000+ Employees

Environment: Hybrid
Contract Type: Contract
Starts: 2026-10-26

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We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support the delivery of 5G and LTE network optimisation, performance improvement and modernisation initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity to work on leading-edge mobile network projects within a highly skilled technical team.

What You’ll Do

Analyse network performance and support solutions to improve quality, coverage and capacity.
Deliver 5G and LTE optimisation activities including parameter changes, feature implementation, software upgrades and network trials.
Investigate network issues, perform root cause analysis and work with stakeholders to resolve technical challenges.
Prepare technical reports, recommendations and implementation documentation.
Contribute to knowledge sharing, continuous improvement and technical capability development across the team.

What You’ll Bring

Extensive experience in Telecommunications or Radio Access Network (RAN) Engineering.
Strong expertise in 5G and LTE technologies, including NSA/SA, carrier aggregation, spectrum layers, mmWave and Cloud RAN concepts.
Hands-on experience with network optimisation, feature implementation, parameter tuning, PoCs and network trials.
Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to analyse KPIs, alarms, counters, drive test logs and customer experience metrics.
Excellent communication skills with experience working across customers, stakeholders and project teams.

Highly Regarded

Experience supporting network modernisation, enhancement or MOCN projects.
Ericsson products and solutions experience.
Knowledge of 3GPP standards and multi-vendor network environments.
Experience with drive test analysis tools such as X-CAL, X-CAP or TEMS.
Python, VBA or other scripting skills for automation and analysis.

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced Network Engineer withstrong5GandLTE optimisation expertise and are looking for your next contract opportunity in Melbourne, we’d love to hear from you.

Please email your application to ldevonport@welovesalt.com or call directly – 0437 417 138 to discuss this opportunity further.

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Salt respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands across Australia as the continuing custodians of country and culture. We recognise the enduring connection that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to the lands, waters, and skies.

We pay our respects to all First Nations Australians and their Elders past and present.

We’re proud to have won the Best Mid-Sized Recruitment Company to Work For at the 2023 TIARA Recruitment Awards, and to have been finalists, for the second year in a row, in the Client Service and Recruitment Leader of the Year categories! At Salt, our mission is Creating Futures by putting our clients, candidates, partners, and team members at the heart of everything we do. We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who has contributed to our continued success.

Salt acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands across Australia as the continuing custodians of country and culture. We pay our respects to all First Nations Australians and their Elders past and present.