Field Installation Technicians

Government client (agency undisclosed); Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DFP Recruitment is seeking experienced Field Installation Technicians to support a major national infrastructure upgrade project with a Federal Government organisation. This role is hands-on fieldwork across Australia, involving installation, configuration and commissioning of automated weather monitoring equipment and upgrading existing infrastructure.

You will travel to regional and remote locations, perform site assessments, testing, fault finding and quality checks, and maintain installation

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Electrical/Electronics or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience in technical installations and field service.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and safety focus.
• Experience with solar power or telemetry is valued.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and commission automated weather monitoring equipment.
• Upgrade and replace existing infrastructure and technical systems.
• Conduct site assessments, testing, fault finding and quality checks.
• Maintain accurate installation records and technical documentation.
• Travel to regional and remote locations for deployments.

Skills

Electrical installation

Field service

Troubleshooting

Travel readiness

Safety compliance

Education

Certificate III in Electrical/Electronics

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Solar power systems

Communications systems

Job description

Long-term contracts | January 2027 – January 2030 | Nationwide opportunities DFP Recruitment is seeking experienced Field Installation Technicians to support a major national infrastructure upgrade project with a Federal Government organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for hands‑on technical professionals who enjoy fieldwork, travel and working on critical infrastructure across Australia.

Key responsibilities:

• Install, configure and commission automated weather monitoring equipment.
• Upgrade and replace existing infrastructure and technical systems.
• Conduct site assessments, testing, fault finding and quality checks.
• Maintain accurate installation records and technical documentation.
• Travel to regional and remote locations for project deployments.

About you:

• Certificate III in Electrical/Electronics or equivalent relevant qualifications, training or experience.
• Experience in technical installations, maintenance or field service.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and commitment to workplace safety.
• Experience with solar power, telemetry or communications systems will be highly regarded.
• Willingness to undertake regular travel, including overnight and extended remote deployments.

Mandatory requirements:

• Australian citizenship is essential to meet security clearance eligibility requirements.
• Current Australian driver's licence.
• Ability to obtain a satisfactory National Police Check.
• Willingness to undertake and pass a medical assessment.
• Eligibility to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) and/or Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC).
• Experience with solar power, telemetry or communications systems will be highly regarded.

Locations:

• Melbourne
• Sydney
• Brisbane
• Cairns
• Adelaide
• Perth
• Darwin
• Hobart

DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via [e-mail] or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.