Communications Technician

Vault Minerals; City Of Greater Geraldton; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid parental leave

Novated lease vehicles

Trade tools

FIFO travel

Portable electronic devices

Self‑education

Airport lounge membership

Job summary

Vault Minerals is seeking a Communications Technician to install, maintain, and troubleshoot remote‑controlled underground mining equipment across its Deflector operations in WA. You will be part of the IT and maintenance teams, ensuring reliable communications infrastructure and data flow in a challenging mining environment.

The role involves 2:2 FIFO from Perth or DIDO from Geraldton, with a strong emphasis on two‑way radio networks, fibre optics, and site LTE/wireless links, plus pre‑emptive

Qualifications

• Relevant competency in communication systems with mining infrastructure.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting two-way radio and in-vehicle systems.
• Familiarity with fibre, copper and wireless communications.
• Ability to work safely and independently in a mining environment.
• Knowledge of mobile fleet management or telemetry systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, and maintain two-way radios, repeaters, and in-vehicle communication systems for heavy and light equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot fleet management, telemetry, and condition monitoring systems.
• Ensure reliable Wi‑Fi, LTE, or microwave communications across workshops, pits, equipment and underground network.
• Conduct routine preventative maintenance and fault rectification on communication and network infrastructure.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair the hardline remote operating system onsite.
• Provide support to maintenance teams with low voltage electrical systems.
• Support data transfer and system integration with IT/operations teams.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance activities and configurations.
• Assist deployment of new communications technologies or upgrades.

Skills

Two-way radios

In-vehicle communications

Fibre optics

Wireless communications

Telemetry systems

Mobile fleet management

Education

Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology

ACMA Open Cabler Registration

Optical fibre endorsement

WA Driver’s License (manual C Class)

Job description

• Come work with a well-established Gold Mining company
• Permanent full time position.
• Roster on offer is an 2:2 from Perth

Communications Technician will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting remote‑controlled underground mining equipment

Vault Minerals Limited is a leading intermediate gold producer listed on the ASX, with a diversified portfolio of operating assets across Western Australia and Canada. Formerly known as Red 5 Limited, the company rebranded to Vault Minerals in September 2024 to reflect its scale, strength, and growth ambitions.

Deflector Operation consists of two high-grade, narrow vein Gold/Copper mines, located 160km east of Geraldton. The ore is contained in a series of structurally complex lodes, namely the Deflector and Deflector South West deposits.

Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, the Communications Technician will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting remote‑controlled underground mining equipment, including hardline communication systems used with Caterpillar loaders. The role ensures reliable control, monitoring, and connectivity to support safe and efficient underground operations. Secondary responsibilities include installing and servicing fibre‑optic cabling throughout the underground mine, maintaining the site’s communications infrastructure, and providing support for instrumentation systems used in mining operations.

This position will be offered on an 2:2 roster FIFO from Perth or DIDO from Geraldton.

Key responsibilities of this role will include:

• Install, inspect, and maintain two‑way radios, repeaters, and in‑vehicle communication systems for heavy and light mobile equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot fleet management, telemetry, and condition monitoring systems
• Ensure reliable Wi‑Fi, LTE, or microwave communications across workshops, pits, mobile equipment and underground network
• Conduct routine preventative maintenance and fault rectification on communication and network infrastructure used by the mobile maintenance team.
• Maintain, Troubleshoot and repair the Hardline remote operating system in its entirety onsite.
• Provide support to the Maintenance team with low voltage electrical systems.
• Provide timely support to maintenance teams to resolve communication and connectivity issues impacting equipment or data flow.
• Work collaboratively with the IT and operations teams to support data transfer and system integration.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment configurations, and issue resolutions.
• Support implementation of new communication technologies or system upgrades within the maintenance environment.
• Participate and support development of relevant trade competencies that the business outlines in alignment with the job role during ongoing employment such as Certificate III or IV in Telecommunications, Electronics, or Information Technology (or equivalent trade qualification).

About You:

• Relevant competency in communication systems with mobile equipment and mining infrastructure
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining and troubleshooting two‑way radio and in‑vehicle communications systems.
• Familiarity with fibre, copper, and wireless communications.
• Proven ability to work safely and independently in a mining or heavy industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of mobile fleet management or telemetry systems.
• WA Driver’s License (manual C Class)
• Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology
• ACMA Open Cabler Registration
• Optical fibre endorsement

What We Offer:

Paywise offers the following employee benefits to Vault Minerals employees;

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Parental Leave
• Novated Lease Vehicles
• Trade tools
• FIFO Travel
• Portable Electronic Devices
• Self‑Education
• Airport Lounge Membership

Our Recruitment Process:

As part of our recruitment process, we require a pre‑employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.