Field Engineer

Vocus; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vocus is hiring a Field Engineer in Australia to install, commission and maintain access and core networks, including Transmission, IP andVoice services. You’ll work on a 24/7 on-call roster, supported by a collaborative team, with a strong emphasis on safety and reliability.

You will apply extensive optical fibre network experience, IP transmission know‑how, DC power understanding and subcontractor leadership to deliver high‑quality, on‑time network outcomes for customers.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience building optical fibre networks.
• Experience with external plant including fibre, pit and pipe.
• Experience engaging and managing subcontractors in telecommunications.
• Strong leadership and a commitment to safety.
• Australian citizenship and NV1 eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission and maintain networks on schedule and budget.
• Quality‑assure network builds across internal and external plant.
• Diagnose and fix network faults within SLA.
• Run proactive inspection and maintenance programs.
• Lead response to outages and restore service with minimal disruption.
• Deliver planned upgrades and augmentations smoothly.
• Coach and mentor staff and contractors to handle service threats.

Skills

NV1 Clearance

On-call roster

Optical fibre

IP/SDH/DWDM/xPON

Sub-contractor mgmt

Leadership

Driver's licence

Education

Diploma in Telecommunications

Tools

IP transmission gear

DC power systems

External fibre plant

Job description

About the role

As a Field Engineer, you’ll be the hands‑on expert who keeps Australia connected. You’ll install, commission and maintain the customer access and core networks that people and businesses rely on every day, including our Transmission, IP and Voice networks and services. It’s a role where your skills make a visible difference, and where you’ll have the backing of a supportive team and the chance to keep building your expertise.

You are an Australian citizen, eligible to gain a Government NV1 Security Clearance. You must be comfortable with working 24/7 Support Roster (on Call Roster).

What you’ll be doing

• Bring new network equipment to life, installing and commissioning it on schedule and on budget.
• Quality-assure network builds, covering both internal and external plant, so we deliver to a high standard.
• Diagnose and fix network faults quickly, keeping us within SLA.
• Run proactive inspection and maintenance programs that keep the network in top condition.
• Lead the response to unscheduled outages, restoring service with minimal disruption to the network.
• Deliver planned network upgrades and augmentations smoothly, leaving customers satisfied.
• Coach, coordinate and mentor staff and contractors to tackle service-threatening and service-failure situations with confidence.
• Be part of our 24/7 on‑call support roster, backing the team when it matters most.

What you will bring

• Australian citizenship and eligibility to obtain a Government NV1 Security Clearance.
• Comfort with working a 24/7 support (on-call) roster.
• Extensive experience building, operating and maintaining optical fibre telecommunications networks in all environments.
• Working knowledge of IP, SDH, DWDM and xPON transmission equipment and DC power systems.
• Practical knowledge of external plant, including fibre, pit and pipe.
• Extensive experience engaging and managing sub‑contractors in the telecommunications environment.
• Strong leadership and a genuine commitment to safety.
• Availability to join the 24/7 on‑call support roster.
• Tertiary qualifications in Telecommunications (Cert III, Cert IV, Assoc Dip or Diploma).
• A current driver’s licence.