Optus
    (661 reviews)

    Company Profile

    Company overview

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    Industry

    Telecommunications & Internet Service Providers

    Specialities

    Telecommunications, Communications, Information technology, Entertainment services

    Company size

    5,001-10,000

    Primary location

    Macquarie Park, NSW, Australia
    We're investing in our people, our communities, our networks, and a sustainable future. Our focus is on creating a better more connected future for Australia.

    Our mission statement

    Optus is an Australian telecommunications company, delivering more than 11 million services to our customers every day across mobile, broadband and digital solutions.

    Featured

    Challenge yourself. Change the game
    Around here, every connection sparks something bigger. From tech spaces to retail floors, creative hubs to corporate offices and beyond, our people bring passion, innovation, and collaboration to everything they do. See what it feels like to be part of a network of connected people that are making a real impact.

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    Reviews overview

    3.4661 ratings in total
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    117
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    105
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    90
    84%
    Rate salary as high or average
    60%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at Optus?

    AI summary of recent reviews
    Employees appreciate the excellent campus and facilities at Optus, along with friendly and supportive colleagues who foster a collaborative environment. The compensation and benefits are competitive, including good pay, employee discounts, and performance rewards. Many also value the work-life balance with flexible hours and hybrid working arrangements, as well as opportunities for career development.

    However, there are some potential challenges, including inconsistent management with varying levels of support and communication from senior leaders. Frequent restructures and redundancies can create uncertainty about job security. Retail staff may experience high sales pressure with demanding targets, whilst some teams face heavy workloads with limited resources. Additionally, systems and software can be complex or outdated, making navigation difficult for some employees.

    Recent reviews

    1.0
    Retail Sales Assistant
    Aug 2026
    Grafton NSW 2460Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Unprofessional & Toxic work coulture
    The good thingsGood pay & hours lots of time to play candy crush
    The challengesPoor management & toxic team coulture
    5.0
    Senior Testing Analyst
    Aug 2026
    Docklands VIC 3008Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Great place and great culture
    The good thingsWork culture and the administration
    The challengesGetting access to secured project resources
    1.0
    retail consultant
    Jul 2026
    Perth WA 6000Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Great experience helping customers, but poor area managers and excessive sales pressure created.
    The good thingsgood people you get to know.
    The challengesOne of the biggest challenges was the constant pressure to meet sales and compliance targets. Performance was heavily measured using foot traffic, including people who simply walked through the store as a shortcut without any intention of shopping. At the end of the day, staff were questioned about why compliance interactions had not been completed with these individuals, even when they had not stopped or engaged with the team. This created unrealistic expectations and added unnecessary pressure to the role.One of the biggest challenges was the lack of support from Area Managers. Instead of coaching and helping store teams improve, communication was often negative and focused only on sales results. There was constant pressure, with repeated comments that if sales didn't improve, rosters would be reviewed or CCTV footage would be checked to monitor staff interactions. Staff were also frequently told they were providing poor customer service simply because they hadn't made enough sales.
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