Field Fibre Lead-In Technician – Rural Connectivity

Rural Fibre Co.; Morwell; Hybrid; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

3 days community service leave

Job summary

Rural Fibre Co Pty Ltd in Morwell is seeking an On-Property Service Specialist to join our field team. You will perform fibre lead-in civil works from pits to customer premises, install conduits, assess sites, and coordinate with the In-Home Connection team to ensure activation readiness.

This hands-on role requires reading site drawings, use of trenching tools, and a strong focus on safety, quality, and customer interaction in varied outdoor conditions.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in telecommunications civil works, such as NBN, Telstra, or private fibre lead-ins.
• Confidence with hand tools and small machinery for trenching and conduit installation.
• Ability to read and interpret site drawings, plans, and locate underground utilities (Dial Before You Dig).
• Valid Australian driver's licence and clean driving record.
• White Card (Construction Induction) required.
• First Aid ticket highly desirable.
• Practical, problem-solving attitude with a focus on customer impact and quality of work.
• Fit and able to work outdoors in varied conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform civil works to deliver the fibre lead-in pathway from pit to the customer's premises.
• Install and secure lead-in conduit, including trenching, boring, and wall penetrations where required.
• Conduct site assessments and determine optimal routes for conduit installation with minimal disruption.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and reinstatement requirements.
• Use tools such as trenchers, cable ploughs, core drills, vacuum excavators, and jackhammers as needed.
• Communicate with customers regarding site conditions and basic work expectations.
• Document site works, including photos, as-built sketches, and job completion records in specified internal systems.
• Support coordination with In-Home Connection team to ensure readiness for fibre activation.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and professional worksite at all times.

Skills

Civil works

Customer interaction

Site drawings

Tool handling

Safety compliance

Education

White Card (Construction Induction)

First Aid ticket

Tools

Trenchers

Cable ploughs

Core drills

Vacuum excavators

Jackhammers

Job description

Rural Fibre Co Pty Ltd in Morwell is seeking an On-Property Service Specialist to join our field team. You will perform fibre lead-in civil works from pits to customer premises, install conduits, assess sites, and coordinate with the In-Home Connection team to ensure activation readiness.

This hands-on role requires reading site drawings, use of trenching tools, and a strong focus on safety, quality, and customer interaction in varied outdoor conditions.