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Our platform delivers the full communications stack, from carrier infrastructure to enterprise collaboration solutions, across multiple Asia-Pacific markets. Our goal is to be the telco people love - our customers, team members, shareholders, and partners.\nListed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX: ABB), the Aussie Broadband Group collectively supplies more than 1 million telecommunications services, operates two Tier 1 voice providers in Australia and owns fibre infrastructure.\nOur culture is built on five values that guide everything we do:\nDon't be ordinary, be awesome | Think BIG | No bullsh*t | Be good to people | Have fun\nAbout the Role\nWe are looking for a skilled Network Engineer to join our team. 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As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, we support and celebrate diversity every day it's just one of the ways we live our value of \"Be good to people.\"\nWe also give back to the communities we serve through our Pledge 1% commitment, community sponsorship programs, and paid community service leave for all staff.\nThe Good Stuff\n26 weeks paid parental leave for permanent employees, for both primary and secondary caregivers (in addition to any government-paid leave)\nDiscounted internet up to the value of $109 per month\n20% off Mobile services\nFitness Passport for access to multiple gyms and pools across Australia\nFlexible working arrangements\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\nDiscounts with Specsavers, HCF, and many more\nMonthly rewards and recognition\nInternal training and development resources to support your career growth\nYearly Aussie merch allowance \nReady to Join?\nHit the apply button to submit your application and our team will be in touch!\nEven if you feel you don’t meet all the requirements, we’d still love to hear your story. 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