Communications & Fibre Technicians Adelaide

Stowe Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Melbourne office employment (Vic EBA)

Job summary

Stowe Australia is recruiting experienced Communications & Fibre Technicians for a project in Adelaide, supported from Melbourne. Immediate starts are available with preference for those who can commence on short notice.

Roles demand fibre splicing, testing, termination and site safety compliance across diverse project environments. Ideal candidates hold White Card, current Driver's Licence, and ACMA Open Cabling Registration or relevant telecommunications qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience with fibre optic splicing and termination.
• Ability to prepare cables and perform testing to project specs.
• ACMA cabling registration and site safety compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fibre optic splicing, jointing, termination, testing and fault-finding.
• Prepare cables for connector termination including jacket stripping and cleaning.
• Terminate fibre connectors using polish methods and perform end-face finishing.
• Carry out OTDR testing as required by project specifications.
• Maintain high workmanship and safety standards on site.
• Communicate with project teams and complete required test records.

Skills

Fibre optic splicing

Fibre optic jointing

Connector assembly

End face finishing

Fibre testing

Cable preparation

On-site field work

Immediate start

Education

Cert III in Telecommunications

Cert III Electrical / A Grade Electrical Licence

Job description

Job Description

Stowe Australia, one of Australia's largest Electrical & Communications Contractors, is currently recruiting experienced Communications & Fibre Technicians to support a project in Adelaide.

This role will be employed from our Melbourne office and employed under a Victorian Enterprise Bargaining Agreement. (EBA)

Immediate starts are available, and applicants who can commence on short notice will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fibre optic splicing, jointing, termination, testing and fault-finding works.
• Prepare fibre optic cables for connector termination, including jacket stripping, buffer removal, fibre cleaning and strength-member preparation.
• Terminate single mode and multimode fibre connectors using epoxy/resin-based hand-polish methods.
• Complete connector assembly and fibre termination, including polishing and end-face finishing.
• Pot connector ferrules and prepare fibre terminations for curing, polishing and inspection.
• Carry out insertion loss testing using optical light source and power meter equipment. Conduct continuity and fault checks using visual fault locators.
• Perform OTDR testing where required by project specifications.
• Test, troubleshoot and fault-find fibre optic networks to identify and rectify performance issues.
• Undertake fibre preparation, cable handling, labelling and dressing to a high workmanship standard.
• Maintain a high standard of workmanship, quality control and safety compliance on site.
• Work effectively across commercial, industrial, infrastructure and remote project environments.
• Communicate professionally with supervisors, project teams, contractors and clients. Complete required documentation, test records and project handover information accurately.

Preferred Qualifications And Skills

• Fibre optic splicing
• Fibre optic jointing and connector assembly
• Termination including connector polishing
• End face finishing
• Fibre Testing and fault finding
• Cable Preparation
• Experience working on construction, communications or infrastructure projects
• Strong commitment to safety and quality
• Current White Card / Construction Induction
• Current Driver's Licence
• ACMA Open Cabling Registration or relevant telecommunications qualifications will be highly regarded
• Available for an immediate start or able to commence on short notice.

It Would Also Be Highly Desirable To Have

• Cert III in Telecommunications or equivalent
• Cert III Electrical / A Grade Electrical Licence
• Experience on major communications, defence, utilities or infrastructure projects
• First Aid qualifications
• EWP, Working at Heights or other relevant site tickets
• Defence NV1 Clearance

What We Offer

• Employment through our Melbourne office (Vic EBA Wages)
• Competitive remuneration based on skills and experience
• Opportunity to work with one of Australia's most established Electrical & Communications contractors
• Exposure to significant communications and infrastructure project work

All applicants must hold the right to work in Australia.