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20 Dec 2012

John Gibbs...

  • Executive Director
  • Network Construction
  • John Gibbs is Executive Director of Network Construction, which is the major internal build organisation for Telstra and part of their Telstra Operations business unit.

    Network Construction is a project delivery focused work group which manages major and critical infrastructure construction projects, including specific design and contract aspects, for business and corporate customers and Telstra’s network needs.

    John’s construction crews expertly build, using an end-to-end project management approach, in the telecommunication network areas of wideband, transmission, mobiles, radio, DSL, optic fibre and other network build.

    In his spare time John enjoys coastal fishing holidays with his family and friends.

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Posted in Telstra News

Helicopter underwater escape training – where does your job take you?

20 Dec 2012

Author: John Gibbs.
Our Network Construction crews never hesitate to work in some of the roughest and remote outdoor environments in Australia; abseiling to improve coverage, working in the outback or working on oil and gas rigs and other mining sites, all to keep our customers connected. One recent example is how a Network Construction team undertook Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) for oil and gas rig site surveys in Bass Strait. And while the team is now highly-trained to travel by helicopter, they’re hoping not to have to use to their new skills when they visit customer offshore oil and gas platforms.


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Breaking down the boundaries

09 Oct 2012

Author: John Gibbs.
Every time I come across a Boundary Street or a Boundary Road, which circle Brisbane’s CBD, I’m now sure that I will think of the Turrbal people of Brisbane and the importance of reconciliation.


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Top trophy awarded to exceptional trainee

12 Sep 2012

Author: John Gibbs.
Last night Network Construction trainee, Melanie Michael from our New South Wales region won the SKILLED Group ‘National Trainee of the Year 2012’ award.


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