About This Role
The Telecommunications Technician installs, tests, commissions, maintains, and repairs telecommunications equipment and networks, including fibre optic, copper, and associated NBN infrastructure. This role requires strong practical and technical capabilities in telecommunications systems, fault diagnosis, network testing, and equipment installation. The technician will work closely with supervisors, project managers, and other technical personnel to ensure telecommunications works are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, NBN requirements, and applicable industry standards.
Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, test, commission, and repair telecommunications equipment, cabling, and network infrastructure
- Install and connect fibre optic, copper, and other telecommunications cabling and associated equipment
- Install telecommunications pits, conduits, cabinets, distribution equipment, termination points, and other network components as required
- Examine telecommunications plans, technical drawings, specifications, and work instructions to determine installation requirements
- Locate and identify telecommunications cables, equipment, and network connection points at project sites
- Conduct site inspections and assist in determining appropriate locations and installation requirements for telecommunications equipment and cabling
- Perform fibre optic and copper cable testing using appropriate telecommunications testing equipment and tools
- Conduct cable termination, jointing, splicing, and connection activities in accordance with applicable technical requirements
- Test installed telecommunications equipment and network infrastructure to ensure correct operation and required performance
- Identify, diagnose, and rectify telecommunications network faults, connectivity issues, and equipment failures
- Inspect telecommunications equipment, cabling, and network infrastructure to identify defects, deterioration, or maintenance requirements
- Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on telecommunications equipment and network infrastructure
- Adjust, replace, and repair faulty telecommunications equipment, components, cabling, and connections
- Configure telecommunications equipment and devices where required to ensure correct network operation
- Verify signal quality, connectivity, and network performance following installation or repair work
- Use telecommunications testing instruments and diagnostic equipment to identify faults and confirm system performance
- Maintain accurate records of installations, testing, maintenance, repairs, and completed telecommunications works
- Ensure completed work meets relevant project specifications, quality requirements, and telecommunications industry standards
- Follow workplace health and safety requirements, safe work procedures, and site-specific safety requirements
- Coordinate with project managers, supervisors, contractors, and other technical personnel to ensure telecommunications works are completed within required project timeframes
- Provide technical assistance in resolving installation, maintenance, and network connectivity issues
Requirements
- Relevant qualification in Telecommunications, Telecommunications Technology, Electronics, Communications, or a closely related technical field
- Relevant practical experience in telecommunications installation, testing, maintenance, or network infrastructure
- Experience working with fibre optic and/or copper telecommunications networks
- Knowledge of telecommunications equipment, cabling, and network infrastructure
- Ability to read and interpret telecommunications plans, diagrams, technical drawings, and specifications
- Practical experience using telecommunications testing and diagnostic equipment
- Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
- Good understanding of workplace health and safety requirements
- Ability to work independently and as part of a telecommunications project team
- Good communication, organisational, and time-management skills
Nice to have:
- Experience with NBN or similar telecommunications infrastructure
Benefits
- Full-time employment with an established Australian business
- Opportunities for career development and progression
- Exposure to NBN, telecommunications, and major infrastructure projects
- Supportive and professional working environment
- Work-life balance and flexible working arrangements where operationally appropriate
About the Company
Metrics Construction Group Pty Ltd is an Australian-based company providing end-to-end solutions across the construction and ICT sectors. The company specialises in civil infrastructure, residential housing, data centres, NBN, and telecommunications projects, providing comprehensive project delivery from planning through to completion.