Communications Technician - Rockhampton

MST Global; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MST Global is seeking a Communications Technician to support RF, Wi‑Fi and safety technologies across underground and surface sites. This field-based role offers hands-on work with cutting‑edge equipment, opportunities to mentor others, and a focus on operational safety and productivity.

The role emphasizes customer service, safety, and proactive technical management in mining and tunneling environments, with on‑site responsibilities and on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Essential: Cert III in Electronic and Communications or equivalent.
• Desirable: Cert IV in Electronic and Communications or equivalent, Cert IV in Information Technology, EEHA Certification, Mine site experience, Tower Rescue certification, Working at Heights certification.

Responsibilities

• Read/write RF transmission and reception systems.
• Install and maintain Wi-Fi network solutions.
• Install and maintain RF equipment.
• RF solutions including coaxial cable termination to a high level.
• Participate on the on-call roster.
• Mentor less experienced technicians and apprentices.
• Embed product knowledge in others where deficiencies exist.

Skills

Mine site experience

Customer-focused

Safety-conscious

Education

Cert III in Electronic and Communications

Cert IV in Electronic and Communications

Cert IV in Information Technology

EEHA Certification

Tower Rescue certification

Working at Heights certification

Job description

Join MST as a Communications Technician

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 Technician to 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.

Introduction

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 Technician to 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.

Description

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.

Skills and Experiences

Essential

• Cert III in Electronic and Communications or equivalent

Desirable

• Cert IV in Electronic and Communications or equivalent
• Cert IV in Information Technology
• EEHA Certification
• Mine site experience
• Tower Rescue certification or equivalent
• Working at Heights certification

Competencies

• Technical Proficiency
• Quality Focused
• Client Focused
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Effective Communication
• Operating Environment Awareness
• Conflict Management