Communications Technician - Rockhampton

Mine Site Technologies Pty Ltd; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mine Site Technologies Pty Ltd – Rockhampton QLD is seeking a hands-on Communications Technician to support RF, Wi‑Fi, and safety technologies across underground and surface sites. This field-based role offers opportunities to mentor others and contribute to safety and productivity.

You will read RF systems, install and maintain Wi‑Fi network solutions and RF equipment, participate in on-call rosters, and help drive customer satisfaction through practical technical leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience reading/writing RF transmission systems.
• Installation and maintenance of Wi-Fi Network Solutions.
• Installation and maintenance of RF equipment.
• RF solutions including coaxial cable termination.
• Commitment to OH&S regulations and practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety by following OH&S regulations and audits.
• Deliver excellent customer service with minimal supervision and proactive engagement.
• Read/write RF transmission systems and maintain RF equipment.
• Install and maintain Wi-Fi network solutions on site.
• Mentor less experienced technicians and apprentices.
• Participate on the on-call roster as required.
• Complete administrative processes accurately and on time.

Skills

RF transmission knowledge

Wi-Fi network solutions

On-call support

Mentoring

Safety culture

Education

Cert III in Electronic and Communications or equivalent

Cert IV in Electronic and Communications or equivalent

Cert IV in Information Technology

EEHA Certification

Tower Rescue certification

Tools

RF equipment

Coaxial cable termination tools

Wi‑Fi network hardware

Job description

Mine Site Technologies Pty Ltd – Rockhampton QLD

Looking for a hands-on, customer-focused role in the mining and tunnelling technology space? MST, a global leader in mission-critical digital solutions and a Komatsu subsidiary, is seeking a Communications Technicianto support our innovative RF, Wi-Fi, and safety technologies across underground and surface sites. This is a dynamic, field-based role offering opportunities to work on cutting-edge equipment, mentor others, and contribute to operational safety and productivity.

Key Accountabilities:

Safety

• Practice a culture of safety awareness and compliance.
• Take a lead role in the promotion and management of safety, including participation in the monitoring of site safety; ensure completion of safety audits and a proactive approach to rectification.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and unobstructed work area, practicing good safety habits, and utilise appropriate safety equipment.
• Understand OH & S responsibilities; observe and report any potentially unsafe or unhealthy work conditions.
• Ensure all employees take reasonable care of health and safety of others.

Customer Service

• Display a positive attitude and excel in the customers team environment.
• Display an ability to perform without direct supervision.
• Display initiative to engage work actively without direct supervision.
• Display a high level of focus on delivering customer satisfaction.

Technical Management

• Maintain and display commitment and proficiency in the following:
  • Ability to read/write RF transmission and reception systems
  • Installation and maintenance of Wi-Fi Network Solutions
  • Installation and maintenance of radio frequency (RF) equipment.
  • RF Solutions including Coaxial Cable Termination to a high level
  • Commitment to applying Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
• Participate on the on-call roster, in line with operational requirements.
• Mentor less experienced technicians and apprentices.
• Proactively embedvestedproduct knowledge in otherswhere deficiencies exist

Administrative Procedures

• Complete all administrative processes on time and accurately.
• Ensure timesheets are submitted for approval on time, in line with prescribed deadlines.
• Ensure Job Sheets are correctly signed off by site contact.
• Ensure all workshop and service documentation, inclusive of quality assurance checklists, are correct and submitted on time.
• Ensure company provided vehicles are maintained to a high level of cleanliness and serviceability.
• Ensure company vehicle documentation is maintained, including daily checks and pre-emptive servicing.
• Cert III in Electronic and Communications or equivalent
• Cert IV in Electronic and Communications or equivalent
• Cert IV in Information Technology
• EEHA Certification
• Tower Rescue certification or equivalent