The Team Behind Australia's Networks

Australian owned. Carrier approved. Delivering complex telecom infrastructure across the east coast since 2006.

Company Overview

When your project has a tight deadline and zero margin for error, you need a contractor who has done it before, hundreds of times. SKS Telecommunications has delivered carrier-grade fibre, civil and data centre projects for Telstra, Optus, Vocus, NBN and leading private networks since 2006.

Managing Director Simon Stratford spent 10 years maintaining the complex NSW fibre network at Optus and 3 years prior building Telstra and Nextgen networks before founding SKS. That operational experience, knowing what can go wrong and how to prevent it, is built into every project we manage.

Today, our team of 60+ specialist staff and sub-contractors manages concurrent projects across NSW, VIC, QLD and ACT, from single customer connections to large-volume turnkey network builds, all under CM3-certified safety management systems.

2006 Established

Our Vision

To be the No. 1 telecommunications contractor on the east coast of Australia

Health, Safety, Quality & Environment

Uncompromised safety and quality standards underpin everything we do.

Our Employees

We value our employees and their potential for ongoing development and growth.

Client Focus

We prioritise understanding our clients' needs and consistently deliver service that exceeds expectations.

Teamwork & Performance

Together we achieve exceptional results through collaboration and dedication.

Integrity & Respect

We act with honesty and transparency in all our relationships and roles.

Innovation & Leadership

We continually improve through quality training, audits and reviews to set best practice standards.

Organisation & People

Our leadership team brings a combined 150+ years of telecommunications experience. Backed by 60+ experienced staff and specialist sub-contractors, they deliver projects other firms can't resource.

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Simon Stratford

Director / Managing Director

30 years in telecommunications. 10 years running Optus NSW service assurance before founding SKS in 2006. Simon's operational background means he anticipates problems before they reach your project timeline.

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Wendy Stratford

Director / Accounts & Office Manager

Co-founder of SKS, Wendy manages all financial operations, accounts payable, receivables and office administration, ensuring the business runs as reliably as the networks we build.

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Michael Sayalog

Major Projects Manager

12 years in telecommunications, including 8 years managing projects for TPG and a key role in FibreconX's Sydney CBD fibre rollout. Michael brings large-scale project delivery experience to every engagement.

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Johnny Van

National Field Services Manager

11 years at SKS and 15 years total across power and telecommunications. Johnny oversees survey, design, construction and delivery, providing end-to-end project accountability from first site visit to handover.

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Jacob Fernandez

Senior Fibre Technician

10+ years in telecommunications, with SKS since 2014. Jacob specialises in network design and builds optical networks to national carrier standard, the technical benchmark that underpins every fibre project we deliver.

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Jack Stratford

Telecommunications Technician

Level 3 splicing technician accredited across all major carriers and one of only 8 contractors nationally qualified to install and commission Telstra core network, a distinction that speaks to the calibre of talent at SKS.

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Trevor Grey

Manager of HDD & Trenchless Construction

30+ years of drilling experience across Australia. Trevor's expertise in specialist service locating and complex underground environments means fewer surprises and less disruption on your project site.

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Rose Beckett

Project Co-Ordinator

Rose coordinates site access for splicing, testing and commissioning activities, and manages client handover packs, ensuring every project closes with complete documentation, test results and compliance records.

Specialist Capabilities

ACMA Registered Cablers

Our team holds current cabling registrations and is experienced in installation, testing and commissioning across brands including Prysmian, Codecom, Krone, Clipsal, TE, AFC and more.

Approved Panel Contractor

SKS Telecommunications is an approved Telstra Panel contractor accredited for Telstra Interconnect Duct Access, Telstra Tunnel and TEBA works. Also an approved Vocus, Optus, Uecomm & Nexthop Contractor and approved for NBN Projects.

Specialist Teams

We employ specialist teams for Civil Construction, Drilling, Traffic Control, Site Survey and Hauling (both Internal and External), as well as Copper and Fibre Optic technicians to ensure expertise no matter what the project entails.

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