Senior Portfolio Economics Specialist
Telstra is hiring a Senior Portfolio Economics Specialist. Level rates it ; you can apply on Telstra.
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- Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
- The posting mentions financial modeling, data analysis and economics among its tools and skills.
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- Telstra has 155 other open roles on Level.
- Posted within the past two weeks.
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Build and maintain financial and operational models for digital infrastructure products and assets.
Employment Type
PermanentClosing Date
11 Nov 2026 11:59pmJob Title
Senior Portfolio Economics SpecialistJob Summary
Job Description
Who We Are
We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We're all about providing the best experience and delivering the best tech on the best network.
Focus of the Role
The focus of this role is to help Telstra Digital Infrastructure (TDI) make better decisions about its Australian infrastructure products and assets.
You will work with Finance, Product and Commercial teams to build and maintain the models and reports that show how our products and assets are performing. You will turn data into clear, practical insights that help leaders decide where to invest, grow and improve returns.
What We Offer
Performance-related pay
Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up
Global presence across 22 countries; opportunities to work where we do business.
Purchased annual leave scheme
Additional Telstra day off
Additional 30% off Telstra products and services
Toolkit provided (laptop + mobile phone + plan paid for)
About the Team
Telstra Digital Infrastructure (TDI) is Telstra’s integrated digital infrastructure business, bringing together the capabilities and expertise of InfraCo, Telstra International and Field Services. We’re focused on the infrastructure that connects businesses, markets and communities across Australia and internationally.
Our portfolio spans fibre and duct networks, subsea cables, data centres, satellite infrastructure and engineering services, providing the connectivity and infrastructure that support digital transformation, business growth and the evolving demands of the AI economy.
With deep technical expertise and decades of operational experience, we’re helping build and operate the secure, reliable and high-performance infrastructure that will underpin Australia’s digital future and connect it to the world.
What You’ll Do
In this role you will turn financial, commercial and operational data into clear insight that helps leaders make good decisions about our products and assets. You will be part of a growing Product & Asset Economics team and work closely with people across the business. Key responsibilities will be:
- Build and maintain models that show how our products and assets perform, including revenue, costs, usage and returns.
- Turn data into clear insights, explaining the trends and patterns and recommending options for senior leaders.
- Support investment decisions by testing “what if” scenarios and helping prepare business cases.
- Produce regular reports and dashboards that are accurate, easy to follow and consistent with Finance.
- Document your work and find ways to improve and automate it, so our analysis is reliable and repeatable.
About You
To be successful in this role, you’ll have:
- Experience in finance, economics, commercial analysis, strategy or data analytics.
- Strong Excel and financial modelling skills, and experience building business cases or investment analysis is highly desirable.
- Confidence working with large sets of data and turning them into practical recommendations.
- Clear communication skills, with the ability to explain numbers simply to technical and non-technical colleagues.
- A curious, commercial mindset and a genuine interest in solving business problems.
- A degree in commerce, economics, finance, data analytics, engineering, mathematics, statistics or equivalent experience.
If you are looking to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!
As part of your application with Telstra, you may receive communications from us on +61 440 135 548 (for job applications in Australia) and +1 (623) 400-7726 (for job applications in the Philippines and India).
When you join our team, you become part of a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is respected, valued and celebrated. We actively seek individuals from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and disabilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work. We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind, and we prioritise creating a workplace culture where everyone is safe and can thrive.
As part of the hiring process, all identified candidates will undergo a background check, and the results will play a role in the final decision regarding your application.
We work flexibly at Telstra. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you. When you apply, you can share your pronouns and / or any reasonable adjustments needed to take part equitably during the recruitment process. We work flexibly at Telstra. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you. When you apply, you can share your pronouns and / or any reasonable adjustments needed to take part equitably during the recruitment process. Adjustment requests and accessibility support can be arranged using the contact details below.
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