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Optus Business

Telco / Enterprise

CybersecurityCloudNetwork ServicesManaged Services
3.0
/ 5.0
★★★☆☆
680 employee reviews
🟡 Estimated data
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"Good for stability. Bad for career growth and salary."

👍 Stable employment. Good benefits. Telecommunications experti… 👎 IT services are secondary. Below-market salaries. Limited ca…
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2000-3000
Employees
📅
1991
Founded
📍
Sydney
Headquarters

Enterprise and business division of Optus (Singtel subsidiary). Strong cybersecurity practice alongside cloud and network managed services for mid-market and enterprise clients.

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🏢 Culture & Red Flags

✅Singapore Telecom parent provides stability
✅Strong telecommunications backbone
✅Good benefits package
🚩Telco culture — IT services are secondary
🚩Below-market salaries
🚩Limited career progression
🚩Bureaucratic decision-making

Worker Pros

👍 Stable employment 👍 Good benefits 👍 Telecommunications expertise

Worker Cons

👎 IT services are secondary to telco 👎 Below-market salaries 👎 Bureaucratic culture 👎 Limited career progression

💰 Financial Profile

Annual Revenue
Part of Singtel; EBITDA $2.2B (FY2025)
Profit Margin
Optus EBITDA margin ~30%
Typical Salary Range
$75,000 - $145,000

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📊 Employee Sentiment

Overall: Mixed

  • 🟡 Employee Satisfaction Moderate
  • 🔴 Career Growth Limited
  • 🟢 Work-Life Balance Good
  • 🟢 Job Security High
  • 🟡 Management Variable

🎓 Certifications & Specialties

Certifications
Microsoft PartnerAWS PartnerCisco PartnerFortinet Partner
Specialties
CybersecurityCloudNetwork ServicesManaged Services
Typical Clients
EnterpriseGovernmentFinancial Services

📰 What's Being Said — Optus Business (4 items)

🔥 IT services are the 'poor cousin' of the telecommunications business
📌 680 Glassdoor reviews: 'Good for stability, bad for ambition'
📌 Below-market salaries justified by 'telco benefits' — but the market rate is higher
📌 Career progression is limited unless you're in the telco side

🗣️ Employee Sentiment

What employees like

Stable employment. Good benefits. Telecommunications expertise.

What employees dislike

IT services are secondary. Below-market salaries. Limited career progression.

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❓ Optus Business — frequently asked questions

Is Optus Business a good place to work?
Good for stability. Bad for career growth and salary.
What is the salary range at Optus Business?
$75,000 - $145,000. Community-submitted figures are on the salary transparency board.
What red flags should I watch for at Optus Business?
Telco culture — IT services are secondary Below-market salaries Limited career progression Bureaucratic decision-making

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