Field Engineer Melbourne Metro

NBN Co; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Based in Melbourne, the Field Engineer will represent nbn’s Field Services across all field-based assurance activities spanning FTTx, HFC, Fixed Wireless and Satellite. You will support integration, field audits, and Delivery Partner quality activities across nbn and the services connected to the network.

You will provide high-level field support with travel, after-hours work as part of a night roster, participation in an on-call roster, and responding to after-hours call-outs, while

Qualifications

• Technical background with network assurance expertise across nbn technologies such as Ethernet, DWDM, GPON or HFC.
• Experience in outside plant/inside plant construction across Fibre or HFC would be advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving, organized team player, and ability to adapt to a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level field support including travel and after-hours activities.
• Participate in night works roster and on-call duties.
• Conduct field investigations, fault rectification and network assurance across all nbn technologies.

Skills

Network assurance

Ethernet

GPON

HFC

Outside plant

DWDM

Tools

DWDM

Job description

An exciting opportunity has presented itself to join the Melbourne MetroField Services team as a Field Engineer working on the nbn network.

The Field Services (FS) team delivers field workforce capabilities across all nbn technologies, encompassing service activation, network assurance and maintenance, quality inspection activities, and the management of customer complaints associated with network faults.

A bit about your role

Based in Melbourne, your role as a Field Engineer requires you to represent nbn’s Field Services team across all field‑based assurance activities spanning all nbn network technologies, including FTTx,HFC, Fixed Wireless and Satellite. You will be responsible for support, integration, augmentation, field audits, connect quality, and Delivery Partner quality activities across nbn and the services connected to the network.

You will provide high‑level field support involving travel, scheduled after‑hours activities as part of a dedicated night works roster, participation in an on‑call roster, and responding to after‑hours call‑outs.

This role involves field investigations and network assurance, maintenance, and fault rectification for equipment and systems across all nbn technologies. Responsibilities include the identification, rectification, and maintenance of network issues, providing on‑site technical support, and probing early network faults to ensure ongoing network integrity and performance.

A bit about you

The ideal candidate would have a technical background, preferably with robust network assurance expertise in one or more nbn technologies like Ethernet, DWDM, GPON, or HFC. Experience in outside plant/inside plant construction across Fibre or HFC networks would be advantageous. This technical proficiency, combined with a strong background in network assurance, would be highly beneficial for this role.

You will demonstrate strong problem‑solving skills with a disciplined and methodical approach. The role requires the ability to learn rapidly, remain flexible, and manage conflicting priorities. You will be a highly organised team player who can adapt to a changing and dynamic work environment.

Life at nbn

To be part of nbn is to be part of something bigger. There’s so much more from here. Our pioneering spirit drives us forward every day. Together, we help lift the digital capability of the nation by building and connecting Australia’s best fibre infrastructure into homes and businesses, plus places and things, everywhere. We’re continuing to create Australia’s network—a network made for more. Not just a way for everyone to do the things they love but transforming the way they do them.

A more inclusive working world

nbn is committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace where everyone can feel heard, valued, and respected. We believe diverse perspectives are the key to unlocking greater outcomes and encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. That's why we have a Reconciliation Action Plan, Accessibility & Inclusion Plan, offer 18 weeks of paid parental leave, are a Pride in Diversity Platinum Employer, and have active employee-led diversity pillars.

Equal Opportunities for All

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Please note that this role is a Permanent opportunity and applications will close at midnight on 28 October 2026.

To be eligible for this role, you must have full working rights in Australia.