Field Communications Technician – Critical Infrastructure

UGL Pty Limited; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

UGL Pty Limited invites a Communications Technician to join the Utilities Operations & Maintenance team supporting Endeavour Energy’s telecommunications network in the Wollongong area.

You will install, maintain and fault-find across radio, fibre, telephony, mobile and data networks while working across field and office environments. A trade or tertiary qualification and ACMA cabler registration are required.

Qualifications

• Trade or tertiary qualification in Telecommunications, Electronics, Communications, Signalling or related discipline.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding skills with ability to work autonomously.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence and ability to work across field and office environments.
• ACMA Open Cabler Registration or related certifications.
• Experience in utilities, telecommunications, rail signalling, or critical infrastructure environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and fault-find telecommunications infrastructure across the Endeavour Energy network.
• Work across radio, fibre, telephony, mobile and data networks.
• Diagnose faults, often in the field, and restore critical services.
• Build strong relationships with team members, customers and contractors to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Participate in an on-call roster and support during emergencies and network incidents.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Autonomous work

Problem solving

Safety-focused

Education

Telecom qualification

ACMA Open Cabler Registration

Tools

Radio systems

Fibre networks

Telephony systems

Mobile networks

Data networks

Job description

UGL Pty Limited invites a Communications Technician to join the Utilities Operations & Maintenance team supporting Endeavour Energy’s telecommunications network in the Wollongong area.

You will install, maintain and fault-find across radio, fibre, telephony, mobile and data networks while working across field and office environments. A trade or tertiary qualification and ACMA cabler registration are required.